The employee is plunged into the heart of a community composed of trainers, peers, managers, coaches, and inspiring leaders. This offers an opportunity to learn in the heart of a community, experiment with various learning tools, receive support at key times of one’s career, and live a unique experience as a human.
In just a few days, I learned the best methods to direct a region, prioritize my visits, remotely manage, and develop my leadership. I was lucky to be coached during visits. I didn’t know that the profession of area manager was something you can learn.
The trainers and tools offered were a real asset. You can’t just become a manager overnight. The training was able to address the issues we encounter on the floor every day. I really do think that this training has been enriching for me as a manager. I believe my staff have noticed the difference!
When you have a position at the group level, you don’t necessarily think of receiving training in the presence of retail teams. I went through an online journey with people from very diverse universes and brands. I was able to develop my management, while exploring the professions of stores that initially seemed to be very different from mine.
My company offered me the opportunity to embark on a path to become a manager. During one year, I followed the training modules with a group of 12 sales associates. I came out of it with a ‘Bac+2’ diploma (certifying 2 years of higher education). Prior to this, I only had a ‘Bac’ high school diploma. That year was incredible!
