The Bruce Power YGN Story

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• The Bruce Power YGN Story
• Lori Walker
• Internal Communications and
• Membership Coordinator
• Bruce Power YGN Advisory Group
• lori.walker_at_brucepower.com

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YGN at Bruce Power

• In the beginning.
• Idea
• Executive sponsorship
• Advisory group
• Executive nomination
• Representation from across organization

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YGN at Bruce Power

• Typical group dynamics
• Form (Commitment) Fall of 2004
• Storm (Lack of Engagement)
• Spring of 2006
• Norm (Full Engagement)
• Perform (Achievement)

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YGN at Bruce Power

• Form..
• Got to work
• Membership drives
• Organized events
• Advisory group meetings

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YGN at Bruce Power

• Organized events
• Quarterly lecture series
• Catastrophe Series
• Chernobyl, Three Mile Island
• Company Programs
• Mentoring, Leadership Development
• Electricity Industry Series
• Wind, Nuclear Refurbishment, Gas
• Social events
• Golf Tournament

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YGN at Bruce Power

• Good
• Enthusiastic members
• Supportive organization
• Quality events
• Excellent networking

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YGN at Bruce Power

• Not so good
• Advisory Group lacked structure
• Lack of roles and responsibilities
• Lack of process
• Lack of commitment

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YGN at Bruce Power

• Storm..
• Frustration

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YGN at Bruce Power

• Solution
• Team Building Day Away
• Facilitators
• Place
• Food
• Date and time???

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YGN at Bruce Power

• Results
• We developed
• Vision Statement
• Mission Statement
• Roles and Responsibilities
• Terms of Reference
• Focus Areas for Improvement

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YGN at Bruce Power

• Typical group dynamics
• Form (Commitment)
• Storm (Lack of Engagement)
• Norm (Full Engagement)
• Perform (Achievement) 2008?