Engaged Leadership Program

Engaged citizens make stronger, healthier, more connected communities. Future leaders with strong leadership skills, values, and community involvement are key to economic recovery and resiliency.

The Engaged Leadership Program is targeted at managers and entrepreneurs who are looking to take the next step in their career progression. The program will provide Resilient Leadership training, Mentorship, and Community Engagement opportunities for our future leaders.

Who will benefit:

• High-Potential Managers
• Forward-Thinking Strategists
• Innovative Leaders
• Entrepreneurs and Intrapreneurs

Why participate:

• Futureproof yourself for the workforce of today and tomorrow
• Develop a network of peers and industry trendsetters
• Establish yourself as a leader by contributing to the community

Program Structure:

The Engaged Leadership Program consists of 20-30 hours of course material, community engagement, networking opportunities and roundtables with high-profile business leaders over a 6-month period.

2024 roundtable speakers to be announced. Past speakers include:

• Hon. Janet Austin, O.B.C., Lieutenant Governor of B.C.
• Sue Paish, Q.C., CEO, Digital Technology Supercluster
• Keith Henry, President and CEO, Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC)
• Mayor Ken Sim, City of Vancouver
• Martin Thibodeau, Regional President, British Columbia, RBC Royal Bank
• Chris Lewis, Director of Indigenous Initiatives & Reconciliation, SFU and Former Spokesperson & Elected Councillor, Squamish Nation
• Wendy Lisogar-Cocchia, O.B.B., CEO, Century Plaza Hotel and Co-Founder & Director, Pacific Autism Family Network

Enrollment Eligibility:

• An undergraduate degree in any discipline - industry experience may be considered in place of an academic degree.
• Have a minimum of five years of professional work experience, including two years of management or leadership role*.
• Reside in the Greater Vancouver region for the duration of the program.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* Most participants have between 5 and 15 years of professional work experience.

Learning requirements: In order to earn a Certificate of Completion, participants must attend all three courses: Innovation and Engagement, Change Management, and Board Governance.

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This event is presented by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade's Rix Centre for Leadership (RCL). RCL provides leadership development to emerging professionals focused on the three key pillars of Resilient Leadership, Mentorship and Community Engagement. Through our Engaged Leadership Program, we offer a unique program tailored for managers and entrepreneurs who are looking to take the next step in their career progression. We believe that "engaged citizens make stronger, healthier, more connected communities. Future leaders with strong leadership skills, values, and community involvement are key to economic recovery and resiliency." As such, the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade commits to building thriving communities by investing in our most promising leaders. Discover more.