2024 Management Development Program Attendee Portal

Internal Links Michele Dunn Walt Lyons

Zoom & Session Links

  • September 5, 2024 - Orientation (1:00 – 3:00 pm)
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      Meeting ID: 822 1221 6984
      Passcode: 987889

  • October 2, 2024 - Bank Compliance (2:00 – 3:30 pm)
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      Meeting ID: 881 7630 1856
      Passcode: 144958  

  • October 29, 2024 - CRA & Networking (2:00 – 3:30 pm)
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      Meeting ID: 874 3917 1400
      Passcode: 460465

Hotel Information

Hampton Inn Richmond West, Innsbrook
10800 W. Broad Street
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Sessions 1 & 2 for September 9-11 - Reservation deadline is August 26, 2024 
Hampton Inn Richmond West, Innsbrook

Sessions 3 & 4 for October 15-17 - Reservation deadline is October 1, 2024
Hampton Inn Richmond West, Innsbrook

Session 5 for November 6-7 - Reservation deadline is October 22, 2024
Hampton Inn Richmond West, Innsbrook

Participant/Instructor/Panelist/Staff Profiles

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Pre-Work and Post-Work Information

You will be assigned pre-work and post-work for each session of the VBA Management Development Program.  Pre-work assignments will be discussed during each session and should be brought with you to class. Post-work assignments should be submitted to Michele Dunn by the due date unless you have been asked to do something differently from your instructor and/or Andy and Walt. Please read through all pre-work and post-work assignments outlined under each session header. Some of the assignments will require you to meet with various colleagues in your bank. Please make sure you plan ahead and schedule these meetings in coordination with your coworkers who are in the program with you (if applicable) so you can have your assignments complete on time. This is especially important for your final meeting with your CEO/senior leader. If you have a circumstance that will prevent you from completing an assignment on time, please email Michele Dunn in advance to let her know.

Orientation

Click here to view the recording of the 2024 Management Development Program Orientation.  The passcode to view the recording is D$&6c2DX.

Facilitators:  Gabby Bond | Matt Bruning | Andy Davies | Walt Lyons 

Location:  Virtual/Zoom

September 5, 2024 (1:00 – 3:00pm)

During orientation we’ll review the objectives of the MDP, an introduction to the banking industry in Virginia and VBA from Matt Bruning, and an overview of the VBA’s Emerging Bank Leaders program from Gabby Bond. 

Session 1:  Introduction to Banking | Strengthening a Culture Through Emotional Intelligence | Accounting & ALCO – Banking’s Universal Language

Instructors:  Andy Davies |  Alex Vari

Andy Davies Bio

Alex Vari - Career Highlights

Location:  VBA Training Center

September 10, 2024 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 

The first session has a dual focus. First, an overview of the following topics: vision, core values, strategy, mission, peer group, deposit mix, loan mix, CAMELS rating system, risk management/risk oversight and basic concepts of effective leadership. Second, participants will gain an appreciation for accounting and apply the concepts learned to understanding their banks’ financial statements and key performance ratios. Participants will explore ALCO topics and grasp how different economic scenarios drive ALCO decisions. Participants will walk away more confident in the asset liability process plus so much more.

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Pre-Work

Andy Davies’ Pre-Work – please bring with you to session 1

Andy Davies - Session One Pre-Work

Alex Vari’s Pre-Work – please bring with you to session 1

Alex Vari - Case Study Questions

Alex Vari - Case Study SVB 2020-2019

Alex Vari - Case Study SVB 2022-2021

session one Materials

Andy Davies’ class Materials

Management Development Program Session One - Intro to Banking

Alex Vari’s class Materials

Accounting & Alco - Banking's Universal Language

evaluation

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Session 2:   Insights® Discovery: Learning Your Personal Leadership Style

Instructor:  John Sarvay

Location:  VBA Training Center

September 11, 2024 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

This full day session introduces participants to the concept of self-awareness as a building block for personal, team, and management effectiveness. During Session Two, we will cover:

  1. The importance of self-awareness and perception in the workplace
  2. The Insights® Discovery tool and the language of colors to define preferences
  3. Each participant’s individual profile and their personal color preferences
  4. Action plans to put new awareness and commitments into practice at work

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Pre-work

John Sarvary’s Pre-Work – Please complete ASAP, results needed prior to session 2

Virtual Insight® Discovery - Beginning the Journey Pre-Work

Step One: Review the Objectives (watch video)
Step Two: Take the Insights Assessment (see link)

session two Materials

Insights® Discovery - Learning your Personal Leadership Style

VBA MDP Class of 2024 Insights Wheel

Intro to Insights Quick Reference Guide

Post-Work

Keeping Insights Alive Post-Work

Evaluation

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Virtual Session – Insights Team Effectiveness Model – John Sarvay

session materials

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Insights Team Effectiveness Model

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Virtual Mini-Session: Bank Compliance

Instructor:  Julia Gutierrez

Julia Gutierrez Bio

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Location:  Virtual/Zoom

October 2, 2024 - 2:00 - 3:30pm

Recording

Click here to view the recording of the Bank Compliance Virtual Mini-Session.  The passcode to view the recording is 8VgG1UF*.

Evaluation

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Session 3:  From the CEO Seat – Defining Moments in our Professional Development Journey

Instructor:  Vicki Kraai

Location:  VBA Training Center

October 16, 2024 - 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Session three is designed to provide participants with some insight into leading and managing a bank – from the seat of a president/CEO focusing on the broad spectrum of the key fundamental areas of managing the customer experience, leading a team for success, and insight into the lending role within the bank. This session will be very interactive and will incorporate small group activities, case studies and roundtable discussion. Below are some of the focus areas of this session:

Customer Experience Management

  • Current economic landscape
  • History of regulations vs. customer perception
  • Professional maturity
  • Ordinary vs. extraordinary experience

Lending Portfolio Management

  • Understand the impact the lending area has on bank earnings
  • Understand the factors involved in a credit decision
  • Review the components of managing a loan portfolio

Leadership Development

  • Managing in a new era
  • Ethical leadership
  • Emotionally intelligent leadership
  • Visiting our values
  • Knowing our why

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Pre-work

Vicki Kraai’s Pre-Work

2024 VBA MDP Session 3 Pre-Work

Due Date: October 9th to submit the shop results with the survey links provided below, there is a link for in-person and for telephone (whichever you decide to do).

2024 VBA MDP In Person Shop 
2024 VBA MDP Phone Shop

VBA-MDP (In-Person Shop 2024) Survey Results

VBA-MDP (Phone Shop 2024) Survey Results

Session Three Materials

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Ideal Team Player

Lending Case Study

Sample Credit Bureau Report

VBA-MDP Session Workbook 2024

Visit Your Values

Answer Key

Hiring Ideal Team Players

Professional Maturity Training Material

Professional Maturity

Evaluation

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Session 4:  The Digital Consumer & Bank Marketing’s Role

Instructors:  Hunter Young | DJ Seeterlin

DJ Seeterlin - Career Highlights

Location:  VBA Training Center

October 17, 2024 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

For decades, bank marketing was limited to quarterly campaigns and arranging the next customer appreciation day at the local branch. However, progressive banks are now transforming marketing into a central force for enhancing customer experiences, innovating financial products, influencing technology decisions, and optimizing service channels to meet clients’ needs. This session will explore the crucial role of bank marketing in today’s digital landscape, focusing on four key tenets of a modern bank marketing department: brand communication, digital marketing, data analytics, and experiential product and service development. Key topics to be covered include:

  • Integrating brand communication with digital strategies to build trust and loyalty
  • Leveraging digital marketing to reach and engage the modern consumer
  • Utilizing data analytics to drive informed marketing decisions and personalized experiences
  • Developing innovative products and services that resonate with today’s digital-savvy customers

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Pre-work

Hunter Young’s Pre-Work

Session Four Pre-Work - Hunter Young

Due Date: October 10, 2024

DJ Seeterlin’s Pre-Work

N/A

session Four Materials

The Digital Consumer & Bank Marketing's Role

Fintech & Innovation

Evaluation

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Virtual Mini-Session:  CRA & Networking

Instructor:  Nathalia Artus

Nathalia Artus - Career Highlights

Location:  Virtual/Zoom

October 29, 2024 - 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Bankers and Responsible Banking: Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) and Fair Banking: Drivers of Opportunity for Thriving Communities 
This portion will cover the banking industry’s meaningful work strengthening communities through Fair Banking and CRA. And to close it off, the participants will explore how community engagement impacts their careers and professional goals. 

Innovative Ways to Connect and Engage with Individuals, Businesses and Communities 
This portion will cover the connection opportunities that can influence and have a positive impact in your career, with focus on networking!

Recordings

Click here to view the recording of the Virtual Mini Session – CRA & Networking
Passcode: by?Hz5t%

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virtual mini-session Materials

Bankers & Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)

User's Manual on Connecting & Engaging

Evaluation

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Session 5, Part 1:  Intro to Strategic Planning & Perspectives on Career Development

Instructors:  Andy Davies | Tom Rasey |  Sherri Sackett | Jay Stafford

Tom Rasey - Career Highlights

Sherri Sackett - Career Highlights

Jay Stafford - Career Highlights

Location:  VBA Training Center

Part One: November 6, 2024 - 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

Agenda MDP Session 5, Part 1 - Nov. 6

During part one of session five, participants will:

  • Receive an introduction to strategic planning and learn why this is important to management, boards of directors and regulators
  • Hear a presentation from a former VA community bank CEO on how to strengthen a culture through emotional intelligence
  • Have an opportunity to learn how to ‘lean into awkward’
  • Engage with a VA community bank CEO on the topic of ‘negotiating to lead’

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Pre-work

N/A

Session five, part 1 Materials

Strengthening A Culture Through Emotional Intelligence & Lessons Learned Along The Way

VBA Session Five Part 1 Slides - Andy Davies

First Coastal Bank Strategic Plan

Lean into the Awkward

Negotiating the Lead

Session 5, Part 2:  Advocacy & Industry Engagement Beyond MDP

Part two of session five will kick off with a timely overview of the current Virginia General Assembly session and the importance of banker advocacy. Participants will then hear from a Virginia bank retail executive on developing an understanding of the importance of building valued relationships among your peers within the bank. Following a session on career development from the c-suite, participants will participate in a special conversation led by senior bankers with the theme of “Leadership and Management in a New Era.” The session will close with:

  • Overview of the VBA’s diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
  • Staying connected with the VBA and industry through the VBA’s Emerging Bank Leaders program
  • How to leverage your MDP class network
  • A recap of the advocacy discussion from session one and the networking discussion from the virtual mini-session, followed by some time for VBA Banker Day prep

Speakers:  Gabby Bond | Matt Bruning | Andy Davies | Cody Florence | Eric Floyd | Adam Hill | Jennifer Huffman | Tom Rasey | Kristen Reid

Gabby Bond - Career Highlights

Matt Bruning - Career Highlights

Cody Florence - Career Highlights

Eric Floyd - Career Highlights

Adam Hill - Career Highlights

Jennifer Huffman - Career Highlights

Location:  VBA Training Center

Part Two: November 7, 2024 - 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

Agenda MDP Session 5, Part 2 - Nov. 7

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Session Five, Part 2 Materials

Building Better Relationships

Boost Your Career by Being Active in Your Community

Engagements Opportunities with the VBA

Evaluations

Please complete both surveys below at the end of the session.

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Graduation & Additional Information About Session Five 

Graduation Date:  November 7, 2024 | 4:00 – 5:30pm

The dress code for the ceremony is business attire. A reception will follow graduation with light refreshments, wine, beer and soft drinks.

Articles & Additional Information

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Good Bosses

Management Secrets from the Man Who Built the Bomb

Turn Your Boss's Favorite Word from NO to YES

Fed Goes Big

Trust is the Most Important Ingredient

Pickle Firm's Chief Relied on Humor

How to Master the Art of Respectful Disagreement

Old Folks Are Smarter Than You Think

A Thoughtful Pause Can Help Advance Your Career Later On

What Keeps Leaders Up At Night

What Do You Do

Tim Cadogan

Good Summary

A Sense of Urgency

AMP IT UP

Information About What's Going On

Brian Niccol - CEO, Chipotle Mexican Grill

Hiring Blows Past Expectations

Radical Candor

Stop Ducking the TOUGH DECISIONS

Weight of Responsibility

EBL Sign-Up and Event Information

Sign up for the VBA Emerging Bank Leaders here. If you have any questions, please contact Gabby Bond and click here for more information on the group.