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Vendasta has it’s very own Leadership Development Program called VendastaLEAD!
Discover continuous growth and leadership excellence with VendastaLead! Our philosophy revolves around the belief that leadership is an ongoing journey, not just a position. Become an industry trailblazer through our commitment to thought leadership and brand elevation.
VendastaLead empowers leaders with transformative knowledge, fostering discussions and collaboration across boundaries. Join our dynamic program, where leadership is a continuous journey enriched by workshops, book clubs, innovation labs, and shadowing programs. We nurture emerging and established leaders, aligning their skills with strategic goals.
At Vendasta, excellence is our standard, and adaptability is our strength. We go beyond metrics, measuring success by the real-world impact our thought leadership has on operational management and leadership development.
Define your leadership approach, share knowledge, and contribute to industry growth with VendastaLead. It's not just a program; it's a commitment to continuous learning, excellence, and the elevation of both yourself and your organization. Elevate your leadership journey today!
VendastaLEAD Sessions
VendastaLEAD Sessions
Situational Leadership
Led by: Jean Parchewsky, VP of People Operations
Ideal Audience: Any leader who manages people, new and experienced Managers.
I am sure you have heard the saying “people join companies but leave managers”, So how do you ensure that your best team members are engaged and developing. If you have ever wondered how to effectively lead in any type of situation, no matter the person or task you’re faced with? If so, then this workshop can help you.
This workshop will give you the tools to understand and use the techniques of situational leadership, a leadership style founded by Kenneth Blanchard and Paul Hersey, rooted in using a different leadership style depending on the situation. You will leave this workshop with an understanding of how you naturally lead, how to analyze the needs of the situation you're in, and then how to select and use the most appropriate leadership style to effectively lead through any situation so that your team is engaged, empowered and happy!
Workshop Recording Link The Situational Leadership Theory The Situational Leadership Final Quiz
Leading in a Growth Environment
Led by: Kim Trischuk, Talent Development Manager
Ideal Audience: Any leader who manages people, aimed at newer Managers.
Based on the book, The Making of a Manager, by Julie Zhou, we will be walking through the tools needed to effectively lead your team. This workshop will provide you with tangible things you can start, stop or continue doing as a leader to ensure you are building and leading a winning team!
Workshop Recording Link Leading in a Growth Environment Self-Reflection
Recruitment and Hiring at Vendasta
Led by: AJ Duncan, Talent Acquisition Manager; Amel Cheema, Talent Acquisition Specialist; Celine Martin, Culture & Engagement Manager
Ideal Audience: Any leader who manages people, aimed at newer Managers.
Learner Outcomes:
The importance of making the best hiring decisions
The end-to-end Vendasta Recruitment & Hiring Process
Your role as a Hiring Manager in recruitment & interviewing
Workshop Recording Link Learner Guide Presentation Slides Recruitment & Hiring Self Reflection
The Employee Onboarding Experience
Led by: Kim Trischuk, Talent Development Manager
Ideal Audience: Any leader who manages people, aimed at newer Managers.
Learner Outcomes:
What is onboarding?
The Role of a Manager in the onboarding process
The value/ROI of onboarding
Vendasta’s onboarding process and key stakeholders
How you can elevate the next onboarding experience for your employee
Workshop Recording Link 1 Workshop Recording Link 2 Presentation Slides
Partnering for Performance
Led by: Kim Coutts, Talent Development Manager
Ideal Audience: Any leader who manages people, aimed at newer Managers.
Learner Outcomes:
What is Continuous Performance Management
Components of the Partnering for Performance Model
Ways to partner with your team member(s) to monitor, measure and support their growth and development on a continual basis
The Gift of Feedback Part 1
Led by: Kim Coutts, Talent Development Manager and Dale Hopkins, Chief Technology Officer
Ideal Audience: Any leader who manages people, aimed at newer Managers.
The Gift of Feedback Part 2
Led by: Kim Coutts, Talent Development Manager and Dale Hopkins, Chief Technology Officer
Ideal Audience: Any leader who manages people, aimed at newer Managers.
The Art of Coaching Part 1
Led by: Kim Coutts, Talent Development Manager and Ian Jones, VP, Revenue.
Ideal Audience: Any leader who manages people.
The Art of Coaching Part 2
Led by: Kim Coutts, Talent Development Manager and Ian Jones, VP, Revenue.
Ideal Audience: Any leader who manages people.
Liz Wiseman: Multipliers
Led by: Kim Coutts, Talent Development Manager and Josh Singh, Account Manager - IT Channel Team
Ideal Audience: Any leader who manages people.
Dare to Lead: Daring versus Armoured Leadership
Led by: Kim Coutts, Talent Development Manager and Josh Singh, Account Manager - IT Channel Team
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
Imposter Syndrome: The Fight We All Face.
Led by: Josh Singh, Talent & Leadership Development Manager (Special Guest Janessa Yeomans)
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
OKRs: The Art of Alignment.
Led by: Josh Singh, Talent & Leadership Development Manager (Special Guest Jackie Cook & Chris Fossenier)
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
SPEAK UP: Equipping You to Handle Those, Awkward, Sensitive, Difficult and Serious Conversations.
Led by: Kim Coutts (Director of People & Culture) & Josh Singh (Talent & Leadership Development Manager)
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
Being a manager can be a fulfilling career, but it can also be challenging, particularly when faced with situations where team members' actions jeopardize the inclusion, safety, and integrity of the team and the company. This month's VLead session will offer insights and practical tools for managers to approach these conversations with sensitivity, compassion, as well as better understand Vendasta's escalation process', while prioritizing accountability and transparency.
Progressed, But Still Stressed: Equipping You to Help Team Members Dealing With Workplace Stress, Anxiety & Mental Health
Led by: Brina Down (Mental Health Specialist) & Josh Singh (Talent & Leadership Development Manager)
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
In today's fast-paced and demanding work environment, stress, anxiety, and mental health issues are becoming increasingly common. As a manager, it's essential to be equipped with the necessary tools and strategies to support your team members through these challenges.
This month's VLead Session will provide managers with practical tips and guidance on how to recognize the signs of stress, anxiety, and mental health issues in their team members. You will learn how to create a safe and supportive workplace environment that encourages open communication and destigmatizes mental health challenges.
Money Matters: Navigating the Delicate Balance of Pay Transparency and Employee Relations
Led by: Jean Parchewsky with contributions from Kim Coutts and Nicole Webb
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
This session is all about demystifying the nuances of pay transparency and how it impacts employee relations.
Not only will you learn about the importance of transparency when it comes to compensation, but you'll also gain valuable insights into the delicate balance of maintaining positive employee relations. Jean will share her expertise and provide tips on how to approach these topics as a manager with empathy and understanding.
Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to level up your management skills and become a master of navigating the delicate balance of pay transparency.
Mindset & Happiness: Cultivating a Mindset of Growth and Well-being for Successful Leadership and Sustainable Happiness
Led by: Brendan King
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
In today's fast-paced and ever-changing business landscape, it's critical to develop a growth mindset that enables you to navigate challenges, seize opportunities, and lead with confidence. Brendan will share his expertise and insights on cultivating a mindset of growth and well-being, empowering you to become a more effective and fulfilled leader.
Whether you're a seasoned leader or an emerging one, this session will provide you with the tools and techniques to elevate your leadership skills, enhance your well-being, and create a positive impact on those around you. Don't miss this opportunity to invest in yourself and take your leadership to the next level!
Navigating Change With Your Teams
Led by: Josh Singh
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
Imagine having the power to navigate change like a true maestro, effortlessly leading your team through uncertain waters. During our July VLead, we'll be spending time equipping you with the game-changing strategies and insights you need to make it happen. Say goodbye to change fatigue and hello to a motivated & engaged team. This session will cover...
Change: A catalyst for growth
Why our teams resist change: Loss
5 Types of Loss to consider when making any kind of change- Safety, Freedom, Status, Belonging & Fairness
How to manage resistance to change
How to develop an aftercare plan for your team
Workshop Recording Link Presentation Slides
Unveiling Lattice HR for Managers
Led by: Kim Coutts, Brendan King & Josh Singh
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
Elevate your leadership game with VLead's August session, a lunch & learn for managers entitled: "Unveiling Lattice HR." Get ready to harness the power of Lattice HR technology in a dynamic exploration of its features, specifically designed to empower you with continuous performance management for your team. Discover the "why" behind our investment in Lattice and see our spotlight on the dynamic features of Lattice that are redefining leadership as we know it:
The 1:1s Feature: Experience the future of streamlined communication and collaboration. Dive deep into the power of effective one-on-one interactions, leveraging Lattice's 1:1s feature. Learn how to foster meaningful conversations, drive performance, and strengthen relationships within your team.
The Updates Feature: Stay in the loop like never before. Unleash the true potential of transparent communication through Lattice's Updates feature. We'll show you how to keep your team engaged, informed, and aligned by sharing real-time updates and progress reports.
Feedback Feature: Elevate your feedback game. Explore Lattice's Feedback feature, a catalyst for growth and improvement. Gain insights into providing constructive feedback that empowers your team members to excel and thrive.
Goals Feature: Set your sights on success with Lattice's Goals feature. Discover how to effectively define, track, and align your team's goals, turning aspirations into measurable accomplishments.
The Meaning Revolution: Leading with the Power of Purpose
Led by: Dale Hopkins
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
"The Meaning Revolution: Leading with the Power of Purpose," a transformative leadership journey designed for leaders and middle managers. Discover how purpose-driven leadership is reshaping the corporate landscape and learn to align your team with a shared sense of purpose to fuel motivation and innovation. Come and learn how to create compelling leadership narratives, nurture purpose-driven cultures, and navigate change with confidence, all while fostering empathy and collaboration. As a special treat, this session features a guest appearance by CTO @Dale Bruce Hopkins, a leader who lives out purpose-driven leadership in the tech industry. Dale will offer invaluable insights on leading with impact. Don't miss this opportunity to become a purpose-driven leader within Vendasta.
Solutions in Motion: Fostering a Bias for Action Culture in Your Teams
Led by: Josh Singh
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
"Solutions in Motion: Fostering a Bias for Action Culture in Your Teams"
In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, agility and innovation are paramount for success. We invite you to join our upcoming internal session, "Solutions in Motion: Fostering a Bias for Action Culture in Your Teams." In this session, we will explore how managers can become catalysts for change by inspiring their teams to shift from merely identifying problems to actively seeking solutions and opportunities.
Session Outcomes:
Enhanced Problem-Solving: Learn to shift your team from problem identification to active solution-seeking with confidence.
Innovation Mindset: Cultivate an innovative mindset that encourages creativity and opens doors to new opportunities within your team.
Leadership Excellence: Elevate your leadership abilities by empowering your teams to take ownership of challenges and generate solutions.
Team Engagement: Inspire team members to feel more engaged, committed, and motivated, resulting in improved retention and morale.
Strategic Vision: Develop a strategic vision that values action, innovation, and continuous improvement, setting the stage for team success.
Workshop Recording Link Presentation Slides
Emotional Agility: Building Strong Emotional Intelligence Within Your Teams
Led by: Josh Singh
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
"Emotional Agility: Building Strong Emotional Intelligence Within Your Teams."
The ability to navigate and understand emotions is a crucial skill for both leaders and team members. This session is designed to empower managers with the tools to refine their emotional intelligence, enabling them to guide their teams through challenging situations and foster a workplace where individuals feel valued and understood.
We’ll dive into practical strategies for recognizing, managing, and positively channeling emotions, especially in high-pressure scenarios. By honing emotional intelligence skills, managers will learn to create a psychologically safe environment where team members feel heard and seen.
Session Outcomes:
Effective Communication: Hone communication skills to express emotions clearly and empathetically, enhancing interpersonal relationships within and beyond the team.
Enhanced Customer Relations: Improve your team's customer obsession by equipping them with the emotional intelligence tools to navigate difficult situations gracefully and positively.
Increased Employee Engagement: Cultivate a workplace where team members feel valued and understood, resulting in higher employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention.
Inspiring Leadership: Develop the ability to inspire and motivate teams by authentically connecting with individuals on an emotional level.
Team Collaboration: Foster a collaborative team environment where emotional intelligence becomes a driving force for unity, trust, and shared success.
Workshop Recording Link Presentation Slides
Empathy Imperative: A Leader's Role in Shaping a Culture of Customer Obsession
Led by: Marc Zaks
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
Empathy is the secret sauce that transforms transactions into relationships. Leaders take center stage as champions of empathy, setting the tone for an organizational culture that prioritizes understanding and compassion within their teams & towards Vendasta's customers. This session explores real-world examples of leaders who have successfully woven empathy into the fabric of their leadership style. "The Empathy Imperative." with special guest Marc Zaks.
Topics covered during this session:
Awakening Customer-Centric Leadership: Embracing a Paradigm Shift
Deepening Understanding of Our Customers: Unveiling the Human Story
Cultivating Human-Centered Empathy: Leaders as Champions of Empathy
Workshop Recording Link Presentation Slides
Think BIG + Lattice Goal-setting
Led by: Brayn Larson, VP of Strategy
Ideal Audience: Any leader.
This session delves into the importance of innovative thinking, risk-taking, and crafting goals that have the power to drive significant growth for our organization. We'll discuss how to effectively craft and align you and your team's quarterly goals in Lattice. This workshop is a valuable opportunity to not only think big but also to set a clear path towards achieving our collective ambitions.
Get ready to think BIG, set bold goals, and embark on an exciting journey of growth and success for our team and company.
Topics covered during this session:
Lattice Goal Setting- how to craft effective goals in Lattice
10x thinking
Workshop Recording Link Presentation Slides
Lattice Grow: Elevate Your Team’s Career Development
Led by: Kim Coutts, Director of Talent
Ideal Audience: Any manager/leader.
Empathy is the secret sauce that transforms transactions into relationships. Leaders take center stage as champions of empathy, setting the tone for an organizational culture that prioritizes understanding and compassion within their teams & towards Vendasta's customers. This session explores real-world examples of leaders who have successfully woven empathy into the fabric of their leadership style. "The Empathy Imperative." with special guest Marc Zaks.
Topics covered during this session:
10x thinking
organizational, Department, Team and Individual Goal-setting
Workshop Recording Link Presentation Slides
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Who can be a part of VendastaLead?
The program is open to any current or aspiring (there is a plan for someone to transition into a leadership/maangerial role) Leaders in Vendasta who want to learn and grow through tangible tools, resources and training delivered in a classroom style with developmental activities to build leadership competence and confidence.
How often do the program workshops occur?
Workshops are held each month and are 60-90 minutes in duration. All workshops recorded and are available for viewing at any time post-workshop using the links above.
How do I sign-up!?
If you are interested in joining the VendastaLead community, please join the 'Learn-VendastaLead' gchat channel where you will have access to each session.
Are there other tools and resources outside of the monthly workshops?
Yes! We have created many learning modules in Vendasta University called The Vendasta Manager which currently offer Managers up to 11 modules on effective Management practices, building managerial skills and competence.
As of fall 2022, we have now lunched the Vendasta Leadership Academy for leadership development. Please reach out to the Talent and Leadership Development Manager for more details on this program.
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