BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Vantage Point - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Vantage Point X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Vantage Point REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Vancouver BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20200308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20201101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20210314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20211107T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20220313T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20221106T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210623T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210623T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205703 CREATED:20210413T213542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T201352Z UID:9838-1624453200-1624464000@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Advocacy & Government Relations Lab (Day 3) DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amplify the work of your organization with an effective advocacy strategy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do you create change when you don’t have the resources or authority to make the change yourself? Advocacy! Part 1 of this two-part workshop focuses on developing an effective strategy\, while part 2 focuses on government relations and lobbying as specific advocacy strategies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Benefits:\n \n \n \n \n \n By participating in this workshop you will: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EClarify your advocacy goals\n \n \n \n \n \n ELearn how to identify the decision maker(s) to connect with\n \n \n \n \n \n EDevelop confidence to engage in advocacy work and engage with government stakeholders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes:\n \n \n \n \n \n By the end of this workshop you will be able to: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EArticulate your priorities for advocacy work\n \n \n \n \n \n ERecognize the important of meaningful community engagement in your advocacy work\n \n \n \n \n \n EIdentify key elements of an effective advocacy strategy\n \n \n \n \n \n EDifferentiate between advocacy\, lobbying and government relations\n \n \n \n \n \n EDescribe what not-for-profits can and cannot do when engaging in advocacy work\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ESteps to develop an advocacy strategy\n \n \n \n \n \n EHow to align interests and resources to build support\n \n \n \n \n \n EHow government works\n \n \n \n \n \n ERules and regulations around lobbying\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Urton \n \n \n \n \n \n Recognized as a Vancouver Island Top-20 Under-40\, Geoff leads the development of strategic programming and organizational development to further the aspirations of the charitable sector and the dedicated people who work and volunteer for the causes that matter most to them.A graduate of Stanford’s Executive Program for Non-Profit Leaders\, Geoff is presently the BC SPCA’s General Manager of Strategy and Innovation.Also passionate about the environment and children’s health and wellness\, Geoff serves on not-for-profit boards in these sectors. At home in Victoria\, Geoff is known for turning anything possible into a game with his unbelievably fun wife and kids. \n \n View More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathleen Lane \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathleen Lane was drawn to Vantage Point’s focus on lifting the capacity of not-for-profit organizations. As Learning Manager\, she draws from her management experience\, research in adult education and over 10 years experience creating and facilitating leadership programs – to develop\, evaluate\, and continually improve Vantage Point’s programs. Since earning her MBA from UBC’s Sauder School of Business\, Kathleen has provided organizational development consulting to a variety of not-for-profits and social enterprises. She is highly involved in the not-for-profit sector\, serving as the course coordinator for the Alpine Club of Canada’s Squamish section. When she’s not working\, you can generally find Kathleen deep in the mountains: hiking\, rock climbing\, skiing\, or training for her next ultra-marathon. Ask Kathleen about opportunities to develop and improve Vantage Point’s programs or about the findings from her research project identifying the impact of teaching practice on student well-being. \n \n View More URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/advocacy-government-relations-3/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210622T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210622T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205704 CREATED:20210329T191304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T222446Z UID:7392-1624352400-1624363200@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Scenario Planning in Times of Change DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Respond effectively to a new reality\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Discover tools and strategies to clarify your next steps. There is nothing like a global pandemic to disrupt routine. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes:\n \n \n \n \n \n Come away from this workshop with the ability to: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EDescribe frameworks for assessing where your organization is at in responding to a new reality\n \n \n \n \n \n EIdentify situational factors that are critical to your organization’s operations\n \n \n \n \n \n EClarify next steps for your organization\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits:\n \n \n \n \n \n In this 3-hour virtual workshop you will discover tools and strategies to guide your short-term planning: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EAlign responses with your mission and values\n \n \n \n \n \n EConsider required actions in each organizational function\n \n \n \n \n \n EUse scenario planning to develop medium term strategies\n \n \n \n \n \n ECraft an action plan to move your organization forward\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Unmacht\n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Unmacht is currently the Director\, Brand and Retail Performance for the San Francisco-based Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC). He leads the development of the Higg Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM)\, helping diverse organizations to identify opportunities for social and environmental improvements through use of the assessment. He has worked in organizational development\, strategy and engagement with a range of brands\, nonprofits and government agencies\, from Mountain Equipment Co-Op\, Lululemon and Patagonia to the City of Vancouver\, World Wildlife Fund and the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Prior to this\, Eric was a journalist in the US and Asia. He has graduate degrees in environmental sciences and policy from Johns Hopkins University and in journalism from Columbia University\, and an undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley in environmental geography and conservation resource studies. URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/scenario-planning-in-times-of-change/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210616T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210616T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205704 CREATED:20210413T212759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T201353Z UID:9830-1623848400-1623859200@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Advocacy & Government Relations Lab (Day 2) DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amplify the work of your organization with an effective advocacy strategy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do you create change when you don’t have the resources or authority to make the change yourself? Advocacy! Part 1 of this two-part workshop focuses on developing an effective strategy\, while part 2 focuses on government relations and lobbying as specific advocacy strategies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Benefits:\n \n \n \n \n \n By participating in this workshop you will: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EClarify your advocacy goals\n \n \n \n \n \n ELearn how to identify the decision maker(s) to connect with\n \n \n \n \n \n EDevelop confidence to engage in advocacy work and engage with government stakeholders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes:\n \n \n \n \n \n By the end of this workshop you will be able to: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EArticulate your priorities for advocacy work\n \n \n \n \n \n ERecognize the important of meaningful community engagement in your advocacy work\n \n \n \n \n \n EIdentify key elements of an effective advocacy strategy\n \n \n \n \n \n EDifferentiate between advocacy\, lobbying and government relations\n \n \n \n \n \n EDescribe what not-for-profits can and cannot do when engaging in advocacy work\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ESteps to develop an advocacy strategy\n \n \n \n \n \n EHow to align interests and resources to build support\n \n \n \n \n \n EHow government works\n \n \n \n \n \n ERules and regulations around lobbying\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Urton \n \n \n \n \n \n Recognized as a Vancouver Island Top-20 Under-40\, Geoff leads the development of strategic programming and organizational development to further the aspirations of the charitable sector and the dedicated people who work and volunteer for the causes that matter most to them.A graduate of Stanford’s Executive Program for Non-Profit Leaders\, Geoff is presently the BC SPCA’s General Manager of Strategy and Innovation.Also passionate about the environment and children’s health and wellness\, Geoff serves on not-for-profit boards in these sectors. At home in Victoria\, Geoff is known for turning anything possible into a game with his unbelievably fun wife and kids. \n \n View More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathleen Lane \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathleen Lane was drawn to Vantage Point’s focus on lifting the capacity of not-for-profit organizations. As Learning Manager\, she draws from her management experience\, research in adult education and over 10 years experience creating and facilitating leadership programs – to develop\, evaluate\, and continually improve Vantage Point’s programs. Since earning her MBA from UBC’s Sauder School of Business\, Kathleen has provided organizational development consulting to a variety of not-for-profits and social enterprises. She is highly involved in the not-for-profit sector\, serving as the course coordinator for the Alpine Club of Canada’s Squamish section. When she’s not working\, you can generally find Kathleen deep in the mountains: hiking\, rock climbing\, skiing\, or training for her next ultra-marathon. Ask Kathleen about opportunities to develop and improve Vantage Point’s programs or about the findings from her research project identifying the impact of teaching practice on student well-being. \n \n View More URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/advocacy-government-relations-2/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210610T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210610T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205704 CREATED:20210330T020425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T202647Z UID:7528-1623330000-1623340800@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Giving and Receiving Feedback DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Feedback can be both hard to receive and crucial in professional development.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The ability to give and receive feedback effectively is a critical professional skill - and one developed through practice over time. In this half-day workshop you will learn strategies to overcome the tension between our requirement for feedback and our desire to be accepted the way we are right now. Learn practical tools for sharing feedback with your peers\, managers\, and direct reports. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Developing your skills at giving and receiving feedback helps you: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EBuild engagement and strengthen relationships\n \n \n \n \n \n ESupport growth and development\n \n \n \n \n \n EEnhance performance\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suggested Participants:\n \n \n \n \n \n This workshop is ideal for all not-for-profit leaders\, staff and volunteers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes:\n \n \n \n \n \n Come away from this workshop with the ability to: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EDescribe why feedback is important for learning and growth\n \n \n \n \n \n ERecognize your strengths and vulnerabilities in giving and receiving feedback\n \n \n \n \n \n EDemonstrate strategies to provide individual feedback and ask for feedback\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nIsabeau Iqbal\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Isabeau Iqbal brings her extensive background as an adult educator and facilitator to the program. She has worked on numerous organizational initiatives that focus on giving and receiving feedback to promote professional growth.  \nAs a coach for individuals and teams\, she supports people keen to apply their strengths to achieve greater joy fulfillment at work.  \nIsabeau cares deeply about human relationships and describes herself as an avid learner and curious individual.  \nIsabeau holds a PhD in Education (focus on teaching and learning in higher education)\, is a certified coach with the International Coaching Federation (ACC) and is a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. \nOutside of work\, you can often find Isabeau hiking (not epic-types)\, cycling (she's slow)\, reading a book (wishes she could speed read) or spending time with her family (the loves of her life). URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/giving-and-receiving-feedback/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210609T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210609T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205704 CREATED:20210329T191401Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T201354Z UID:7387-1623243600-1623254400@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Advocacy & Government Relations Lab (Day 1) DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Amplify the work of your organization with an effective advocacy strategy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n How do you create change when you don’t have the resources or authority to make the change yourself? Advocacy! Part 1 of this two-part workshop focuses on developing an effective strategy\, while part 2 focuses on government relations and lobbying as specific advocacy strategies. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Benefits:\n \n \n \n \n \n By participating in this workshop you will: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EClarify your advocacy goals\n \n \n \n \n \n ELearn how to identify the decision maker(s) to connect with\n \n \n \n \n \n EDevelop confidence to engage in advocacy work and engage with government stakeholders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes:\n \n \n \n \n \n By the end of this workshop you will be able to: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EArticulate your priorities for advocacy work\n \n \n \n \n \n ERecognize the important of meaningful community engagement in your advocacy work\n \n \n \n \n \n EIdentify key elements of an effective advocacy strategy\n \n \n \n \n \n EDifferentiate between advocacy\, lobbying and government relations\n \n \n \n \n \n EDescribe what not-for-profits can and cannot do when engaging in advocacy work\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ESteps to develop an advocacy strategy\n \n \n \n \n \n EHow to align interests and resources to build support\n \n \n \n \n \n EHow government works\n \n \n \n \n \n ERules and regulations around lobbying\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Geoff Urton \n \n \n \n \n \n Recognized as a Vancouver Island Top-20 Under-40\, Geoff leads the development of strategic programming and organizational development to further the aspirations of the charitable sector and the dedicated people who work and volunteer for the causes that matter most to them.A graduate of Stanford’s Executive Program for Non-Profit Leaders\, Geoff is presently the BC SPCA’s General Manager of Strategy and Innovation.Also passionate about the environment and children’s health and wellness\, Geoff serves on not-for-profit boards in these sectors. At home in Victoria\, Geoff is known for turning anything possible into a game with his unbelievably fun wife and kids. \n \n View More\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathleen Lane \n \n \n \n \n \n Kathleen Lane was drawn to Vantage Point’s focus on lifting the capacity of not-for-profit organizations. As Learning Manager\, she draws from her management experience\, research in adult education and over 10 years experience creating and facilitating leadership programs – to develop\, evaluate\, and continually improve Vantage Point’s programs. Since earning her MBA from UBC’s Sauder School of Business\, Kathleen has provided organizational development consulting to a variety of not-for-profits and social enterprises. She is highly involved in the not-for-profit sector\, serving as the course coordinator for the Alpine Club of Canada’s Squamish section. When she’s not working\, you can generally find Kathleen deep in the mountains: hiking\, rock climbing\, skiing\, or training for her next ultra-marathon. Ask Kathleen about opportunities to develop and improve Vantage Point’s programs or about the findings from her research project identifying the impact of teaching practice on student well-being. \n \n View More URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/advocacy-government-relations/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210527T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210527T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205705 CREATED:20210329T191334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T195745Z UID:7380-1622136600-1622147400@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Board Fundamentals: Critical Role of the Board Chair DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Strong Leadership is about more than running efficient meetings.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learn key strategies to engage your board in achieving its organizational mission by: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EGaining a better understanding of the board chair's role;\n \n \n \n \n \n EExploring how to move your board towards a governance model; and\n \n \n \n \n \n EGenerating ideas for a Board Chair leadership action plan.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suggested Participants:\n \n \n \n \n \n Board Chairs and incoming board chairs of not-for-profit organizations \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Benefits:\n \n \n \n \n \n Participants will learn context and gain skills to lead the board of directors in four core areas: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EDeveloping the board itself\n \n \n \n \n \n EDeveloping the Executive Director\n \n \n \n \n \n EDeveloping the organization’s capacity for relevant conversations\n \n \n \n \n \n EDeveloping strong external relationships\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes:\n \n \n \n \n \n By the end of this session you will be able to: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EApply strategies for maintaining role clarity between the executive director and board members\n \n \n \n \n \n EIdentify the right questions and conversations for your board to effectively govern your organization\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Nancy More \n \n \n \n \n \n Nancy More has over 30 years experience in business management and leadership. She has a passion for developing authentic and inspirational leaders and high performance teams. Her work with Labatt\, InBev\, and Diageo have allowed her to do this globally and indulge in her other interest of cross-cultural working.  \nNancy More has focused most of her career on supply and general management in the global brewing industry. During her career\, Nancy worked in progressively more senior management positions across Canada for Labatt Brewing Company before moving into the global business with the parent company Interbrew SA. She was also the first female to be appointed as a Head Brewmaster in North America. \nIn 2001 Nancy relocated to Russia\, working with SunInterbrew developing the technical operations in Eastern Europe before transferring to the position of Director\, Global Brewing Product and Process Development for Inbev. \nHer interest in international business development led her to accept the role of Supply Director\, International Beer Supply for Diageo headquartered in London\, UK. In this new position Nancy was responsible for Guinness supply operations in Africa\, Seychelles\, and Jamaica\, and global licensed Guinness production\, as well as sitting on the Diageo Africa Executive Committee and the Diageo Global Supply Leadership Team. She was a Steering Committee member for the Diageo Water for Life program which provided access to potable water for 1 million African citizens annually. \nNancy’s business experience in developing countries has encouraged a passion in the challenges of creating sustainable change through leadership particularly in cross-cultural circumstances. URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/board-fundamentals-critical-role-of-the-board-chair/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210526T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210526T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205705 CREATED:20210413T214521Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T200917Z UID:9848-1622019600-1622034000@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Introduction to Excelerator Coaching™ – offered in partnership with Essential Impact (Day 2) DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Techniques & Tools For Effective Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19 & 26\, 2021: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm \nCoaching is increasingly being used within organizations to support improved personal and team performance. \nThis full-day workshop includes facilitated discussions\, individual and group activities and experiential learning through coaching practice. In this highly-experiential session\, participants will have the opportunity to practice coaching skills and experience being coached\, actively tackling issues they are currently facing in the work place. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This course follows a two-step process: First\, clarifying what coaching is and is not\, introducing the Excelerator Coaching™ model. Second\, going further into coaching techniques and tools\, and consolidating learning through practicing coaching skills and being coached. \n*Fee includes registration\, and Essential Impact’s coaching workbook. Participants will also have access to the Great Question!™ app. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suggested Participants:\n \n \n \n \n \n Not-for-profit employees or volunteers  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes:\n \n \n \n \n \n Following this workshop\, participants will have an understanding of coaching and will be comfortable coaching others. Participants will be able to: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EUnderstand what coaching is and how it can support performance within organizations\n \n \n \n \n \n EBe comfortable using the Excelerator Coaching™ model to work with others within their organizations\n \n \n \n \n \n EUnderstand and apply a range of coaching and influencing approaches\n \n \n \n \n \n EImprove their communication and influencing skills through developing active listening and effective questioning skills\n \n \n \n \n \n EUnderstand interference and limits on performance\n \n \n \n \n \n EContract clearly and ethically\, and be aware of coaching boundaries\n \n \n \n \n \n EBe comfortable giving and receiving feedback\, and learning from others\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits\n \n \n \n \n \n As organizations find themselves working within an increasingly complex world\, where they are often required to do more with less\, coaching offers a tool for encouraging and supporting individuals and team members to find solutions and to take responsibility for their own actions and outcomes. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Topics Covered:\n \n \n \n \n \n Participants in the One Day Intro to Coaching workshop are introduced to the four principles of the Excelerator Coaching™ Model – Engage\, Enlighten\, Empower\, Excel. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EENGAGE: Focuses on creating an environment of safety and confidentiality for meaningful conversations.\n \n \n \n \n \n EENLIGHTEN: Focuses on identifying root causes and underlying issues rather than symptoms in order to target specific action.\n \n \n \n \n \n EEMPOWER: Focuses on generating self-awareness of internal and external barriers which typically interfere with effective planning and implementation of change.\n \n \n \n \n \n EEXCEL: Focuses on commitment to action\, with realistic timeframes.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Gray \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Gray’s coaching experience and practice bring a perfect blend of high invitation and high challenge - this helps create a safe space in which people can bring their true self and also on which they can challenge themselves to enter into who they want to be and what they want to accomplish. He is quiet\, calm and collected and yet inquisitive and assertive at the same time - this combination allows the client to be free to explore new thoughts and ideas and come to outcomes that work for them. An accomplished background with more than 6 years of coaching involvement\, specifically in the not-for-profit world\, Robert’s energy is focused on helping people connect their skills and experience to their values\, passions and purpose. He has 20 years’ experience in local church pastoral ministry both in the UK and Canada and is skilled and practiced in teaching; the facilitation of learning\, coaching\, leadership development\, culture and organizational change management\, sales and continuous human improvement. He is skilled in public speaking and working with small groups and individuals. URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/intro-to-coaching-2/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210520T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210520T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205705 CREATED:20210415T181844Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T191506Z UID:9980-1621501200-1621512000@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Executive Director 101 (Day 3) DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSet yourself up for success\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Director 101 equips first-time executive directors with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in their role. \nIn this three-day lab\, you learn key concepts and develop a 12-month plan for success. Learn the essential components to the executive director role to make the learning curve more manageable. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is Executive Director 101 right for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n Audience: New Executive Directors (or Chief Executive Officers\, Artistic Directors and Managing Directors etc.) \nWe define capacity as the health of your organization in five areas: \n\nPrograms\nGovernance\nFinancial Resources\nManagement\nAdministrative Systems\n\n \n Read more about this lab\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Price URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/executive-director-101-day-3/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210519T130000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205705 CREATED:20210330T020404Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T200917Z UID:7521-1621414800-1621429200@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Introduction to Excelerator Coaching™ - offered in partnership with Essential Impact DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Techniques & Tools For Effective Leaders\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n May 19 & 26\, 2021: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm \nCoaching is increasingly being used within organizations to support improved personal and team performance. \nThis two-part\, virtual workshop series (two x 4hr sessions) includes facilitated discussions\, individual and group activities and experiential learning through coaching practice. In this highly experiential session\, participants will have the opportunity to observe coaching\, and practice coaching and being coached using real-world experiences. Through this hands-on training\, participants learn how to effectively integrate coaching in the workplace. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n This course follows a two-step process: First\, introducing the Excelerator Coaching™ model and clarifying what coaching is and is not.  Second\, going further into coaching techniques and tools\, and consolidating learning through practicing coaching skills and being coached. \n*Fee includes registration and a copy of Essential Impact’s virtual coaching workbook. Participants will also have access to the Great Question!™ app. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suggested Participants:\n \n \n \n \n \n Not-for-profit employees or volunteers  \n \n Read More about this Workshop\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Gray \n \n \n \n \n \n Robert Gray’s coaching experience and practice bring a perfect blend of high invitation and high challenge - this helps create a safe space in which people can bring their true self and also on which they can challenge themselves to enter into who they want to be and what they want to accomplish. He is quiet\, calm and collected and yet inquisitive and assertive at the same time - this combination allows the client to be free to explore new thoughts and ideas and come to outcomes that work for them. An accomplished background with more than 6 years of coaching involvement\, specifically in the not-for-profit world\, Robert’s energy is focused on helping people connect their skills and experience to their values\, passions and purpose. He has 20 years’ experience in local church pastoral ministry both in the UK and Canada and is skilled and practiced in teaching; the facilitation of learning\, coaching\, leadership development\, culture and organizational change management\, sales and continuous human improvement. He is skilled in public speaking and working with small groups and individuals. URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/intro-to-coaching/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210518T053000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210518T183000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205705 CREATED:20210422T235923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T235959Z UID:10256-1621315800-1621362600@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Vantage Point’s AGM 2021 DESCRIPTION:Vantage Point’s AGM 2021\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n We invite our members to join and participate in our annual general meeting on May 18. This is a great opportunity to reflect on our achievements and process adventures over the past year and participate in the discussion on our next areas of focus. \nNot a member? Our Membership page has more about what a Vantage Point Membership means and instructions on how to register. We would love to have you as part of our community! \nRegistration Deadline: May 11\, 2021 \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Register Here URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/vantage-points-agm-2021/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210513T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210513T120000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205705 CREATED:20210415T181100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T191506Z UID:9971-1620896400-1620907200@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Executive Director 101 (Day 2) DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\nSet yourself up for success\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Executive Director 101 equips first-time executive directors with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in their role. \nIn this three-day lab\, you learn key concepts and develop a 12-month plan for success. Learn the essential components to the executive director role to make the learning curve more manageable. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Is Executive Director 101 right for you?\n \n \n \n \n \n Audience: New Executive Directors (or Chief Executive Officers\, Artistic Directors and Managing Directors etc.) \nWe define capacity as the health of your organization in five areas: \n\nPrograms\nGovernance\nFinancial Resources\nManagement\nAdministrative Systems\n\n \n Read more about this lab\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Andy Price URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/executive-director-101-day-2/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210511T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210511T203000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205705 CREATED:20210329T191351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T202950Z UID:7385-1620754200-1620765000@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Board Fundamentals: Succession & Recruitment DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Proactively recruit\, engage and develop the “right” board members\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n To maintain a committed team of qualified directors is one of the board's biggest challenges. In this half-day workshop\, you will learn to move beyond recruiting the average applicant by creating a strategic framework to identify\, recruit\, engage\, and develop the talents of board members. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suggested Participants:\n \n \n \n \n \n This workshop is ideal for board chairs\, board members\, and executive directors. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes:\n \n \n \n \n \n Come away from this workshop with the ability to: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EIdentify board member competencies and attributes required for an organization to succeed\n \n \n \n \n \n ERecognize the importance of diversity in building an effective board\n \n \n \n \n \n EDevelop processes to recruit\, onboard\, and develop board members\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Benefits:\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n ERecruit new board members who share your values and mission\n \n \n \n \n \n EBring in new skills and perspectives by broadening the pool of candidates\n \n \n \n \n \n EEnsure continuity of leadership with succession and contingency plans\n \n \n \n \n \n EEmpower board members to meaningfully contribute with strong onboarding processes\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Sylvia Ceacero \n \n \n \n \n \n Sylvia Ceacero has extensive experience in the management and oversight of non-profits and for profits\, large and small. Her experience expands more that two decades and it is national\, provincial and municipal in scope. She currently is offering her expertise through consultation specializing in non-profit strategic planning linked to enterprise-wide risk management. \nShe holds an MBA (Strategy and HR) from HEC Montreal - University of Montreal\, an MA (Canadian Politics) from McGill University as well as a Master’s Certificate in Risk Management from the Schulich School of Business - York University. She also has executive level certifications in Governance\, Change Management\, Coaching etc… from Queen’s University and McGill University. Read more here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylvia-ceacero-a600b214/ \nShe currently volunteers with the Vancouver Board of Trade’s Regional Civic Affairs Committee; with MOSAIC BC; with the High Dose Influenza Vaccine For All Seniors Committee; and as a Knowledge Philanthropist with Vantage Point. She is an avid reader\, and an amateur painter and a certified end-of-life doula. URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/board-fundamentals-succession-recruitment/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210427T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20210427T160000 DTSTAMP:20260506T205705 CREATED:20210330T020419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211013T201702Z UID:7527-1619528400-1619539200@thevantagepoint.ca SUMMARY:Introduction to Performance Management DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Align your goals\, support performance\, and boost engagement\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n What makes a high-performing team? \nPerformance management is about enabling people to perform to the best of their abilities. In this half-day workshop\, learn what’s involved in effective performance management and how to work through challenges with performance. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n With a strong performance management system in place you can: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EIncrease employee motivation\, accountability\, and performance\n \n \n \n \n \n ESupport organizational success\n \n \n \n \n \n ERespond to performance challenges\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Suggested Participants:\n \n \n \n \n \n This workshop is ideal for managers\, directors\, and other people responsible for supervising the performance of others. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Learning Outcomes:\n \n \n \n \n \n Come away from this workshop with the ability to: \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n EDescribe the benefits of performance management\n \n \n \n \n \n EIdentify strategies for implementing the three steps in the performance management process\n \n \n \n \n \n EIdentify strategies to address performance challenges\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Facilitator\n \n \n \n \n \n Jacinta Zaleski \n \n \n \n \n \n Jacinta is an experienced HR leader\, coach and trainer with a passion for helping organizations enhance their people practices and strengthen their teams. \nWith 20+ years of HR experience\, including at an executive level\, Jacinta combines her technical expertise with strong relationship and business partnering skills. Her strategic and empathetic approach has consistently supported organizations in achieving their desired results. \nThrough her consulting practice\, Jacinta provides practical HR solutions to small to medium sized organizations. With experience in the public\, private and not-for-profit sectors\, across a range of industries\, Jacinta is experienced in tailoring solutions to meet the scale and unique needs of an organization URL:https://thevantagepoint.ca/eventcalendar/introduction-to-performance-management/ LOCATION:Virtual\, Online Learning via Zoom END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR