Empower and Unite at NWN: Building the Leaders of Tomorrow

At NWN Carousel, leadership development is at the heart of our commitment to fostering talent, inspiring growth, and creating innovative solutions. Two premier talent development programs-Empower and Unite-stand at the front of this initiative, providing employees with opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. These initiatives are designed to challenge participants, enhance their leadership skills, and drive the company forward.

Empower: Shaping Future Leaders

Empower is NWN Carousel's key initiative, focused on identifying and developing the next generation of company leaders. This program is a comprehensive, hands-on experience that challenges participants to step outside their comfort zones, think critically, and engage with real-world business challenges.

Program Highlights:

• Individualized Career Planning & Coaching: Each participant receives tailored coaching to help map out their career trajectory, including strengths and areas for growth.
• Networking Opportunities: Engaging with a diverse group of peers, mentors, and leadership figures to expand professional networks.
• Personal Branding: Participants learn how to effectively market themselves, develop their unique leadership brand, and communicate their value.
• Business Problem Solving: Empower participants work on solving a significant company-wide issue, providing them the opportunity to showcase their leadership abilities and creativity.
• Executive Leadership Team (ELT) Visibility: Empower participants have the chance to present solutions to the company's leadership team, gaining visibility and influence.
• Alumni Coaches & Mentors: Participants benefit from ongoing relationships with program alumni, who serve as valuable mentors and coaches as they continue their development journey.

"Key lessons and insights gained from my early participation in Empower include the ability to assess and address challenges and opportunities effectively. I am particularly enthusiastic about the relationships I have established with team members," said Sabrina Roberts, PMO Team Manager.

The Unite Program: Cultivating Executive Leadership

Unite is the premier leadership development initiative for NWN Carousel's senior leaders. This program goes a step further by focusing on advanced skill-building and thought leadership for the company's most seasoned leaders. Unite provides an immersive, world-class learning experience, enabling participants to strengthen their leadership abilities, broaden their perspectives, and elevate their influence within the company.

Program Highlights:

• Higher Ed Learning: Participants benefit from exclusive access to thought leadership content, including case studies and insights from renowned Ivy League professors. These lessons are designed to provide executives with new frameworks to address the challenges NWN Carousel faces.
• 1×1 Thought Leadership Discussions: Each participant has personalized coaching sessions with their Executive Leader, engaging in deep, strategic discussions about leadership, business, and industry challenges.
• Financial Acumen: Unite participants dive deep into NWN Carousel's growth strategy to understand how business decisions impact the outcomes.
• Professional Branding Workshops: The program helps participants define and execute a personal branding strategy, ensuring they position themselves effectively within the company and industry.
• Networking: Unite participants have the opportunity to interact with the Executive Leadership Team, industry professors, and leaders from other prominent companies.

Unite is uniquely tailored to each participant, helping them refine their leadership style, enhance their decision-making abilities, and expand their influence within the company.

"One of my biggest takeaways from the training is teamwork and innovation. The greatest leaders recognize early on that they can't accomplish problem-solving of real issues without team engagement. This ownership approach results in putting solutions into action. This is certainly something that I want to take back to our team," Danny Alberto, Assistant General Counsel, NWN.

A Bright Future Ahead

Empower and Unite are more than just leadership training-they are transformative experiences that shape the future of NWN. By investing in our leaders, we are building a strong foundation for sustained growth, innovation, and success.