John Li

Trade Marketer

Years in current role: 2

Education: B.A. Commerce

Strength: Negotiation

Weakness: Communication

Career aspirations: Become DSM in 5 years

Interests: Hockey, Outdoors

Mobility: Mobile within Canada

Betty Smith

Sales Analyst and Financial Coordinator

Years in a current role: 1

Education: B.A. Marketing

Strength: Creative and delivers great results

Weakness: Perceived by peers as too demanding

Career aspirations: Brand Manager in 3 years

Interests: Photography, Creative writing

Mobility: Fully mobile

Tracy Novak

Finance Manager

Years in current role: 4

Education: B.A. in Accounting

Strength: Great at process management

Weakness: Struggles with influencing peers

Career aspirations: To become FP&A Group Manager

Interests: Gardening

Mobility: Not mobile

Hanh Ngo

District Sales Manager

Years in current role: 10

Education: High School Diploma

Strength: Great with developing new TMs and good tactical skills

Weakness: Needs to expand strategic thinking

Career aspirations: Key Account Strategic Manager

Interests: Fishing, Hunting

Mobility: Mobility within the region of Americas

Growth Plan A:

Self-awareness & Emotional Intelligence:
Engage in self-awareness training to enhance personal growth, improve decision-making, and foster stronger interpersonal relationships. 

Cross-Functional Projects:
Participate in cross-functional projects to gain exposure to diverse perspectives, broaden skill sets, and foster teamwork across departments.

Business Acumen:
Invest in learning opportunities to deepen understanding of business operations, industry trends, and financial principles to drive organisational success.

Managing Different Stakeholders:
Learn strategies for effectively managing diverse stakeholders’ interests, expectations, and communication needs to ensure project success.

Understanding Market Regulations:
Stay updated on market regulations and compliance requirements relevant to the industry to mitigate risks and ensure legal compliance.

Growth Plan B:

People Management Skills:
Attend workshops or courses focused on effective leadership, communication, conflict resolution, and team building to enhance people management abilities.

Consulting Peers and Serving as a Point of Contact for Excel Functions Mastery:
By offering assistance and guidance to your peers in mastering Excel functions, you’ll position yourself as a subject matter expert, enhance your leadership and mentoring skills, and contribute to a more knowledgeable and efficient team.

Presentation Skills Training:
Participate in presentation skills workshops to improve delivery, storytelling, and visual communication techniques for more impactful presentations.

Review SAP Instructions and System Mastery:
Regularly review SAP instructions to align with system updates and dedicate time to master the SAP system for efficient and accurate use in daily operations.

“Difficult Conversations” Training:
Engage in training sessions focused on navigating challenging conversations with colleagues, clients, or stakeholders to build confidence and enhance conflict resolution skills.

Growth Plan C:

People Management Training:
Enroll in a people management training program to enhance leadership skills and improve team dynamics.

Data Analytics:
Attend workshops or online courses to strengthen proficiency in data analytics, enabling informed decision-making and strategic insights. 

Cross-Functional Projects:
Seek opportunities to collaborate on cross-functional projects to broaden skills, build networks, and gain a deeper understanding of organisational dynamics.

Proxy Activities During Line Manager’s Absence:
Take on proxy responsibilities in the absence of the line manager to develop decision-making and leadership capabilities.

Language Classes (English/French)

Presentation Skills:
Participate in workshops or training sessions focused on presentation skills, including effective communication techniques and engaging delivery methods. 

Growth Plan D:

Advanced Excel Skills:
Dedicate time to enhance proficiency in Excel by exploring advanced functions, data analysis techniques, and automation capabilities.

Power BI Usage and Data Storytelling:
Invest in learning Power BI to effectively visualise and analyse data and focus on developing skills in data storytelling to convey insights in a compelling and impactful manner.

Strong Communication Skills: Engage in communication workshops or courses to refine verbal and written communication skills, including clarity, persuasion, and active listening.

People Management Experience and Indirect Influence:
Seek opportunities to gain indirect influence experience by fostering collaboration, motivation, and alignment towards common goals.

Ability to Build Lasting Relationships:
Foster relationships with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, trustworthiness, and reliability, and invest time in networking activities to expand your professional network.