Vanessa White

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ABOUT VANESSA WHITE

Architect of All Star TeamsI lead from the inside-out to build All Star teams by maximizing the potential of individual Superstars. I encourage team members to develop and stretch into their best selves, both personally and professionally. I believe that a leader is not measured by her personal success, but by the successes of her team. • I am a skilled mentor and coach. I inspire others to reach for and realize objectives.• I build strategic relationships at all levels within the organization and with external parties to effectively influence outcomes.Innovation Incubator• I create a team environment where innovation flourishes - built on the appreciation of diversity, mutual respect and collaboration.• I approach challenges with unstoppable curiosity to develop understanding and create transparency. Project Powerhouse Over 20 years of asset management experience focused on technology development and pilot implementation. • I deliver results by ensuring alignment of my personal goals and the goals of my staff to those of my organization. • I am skilled at identifying the most effective execution strategy using divergent thinking processes to evaluate multiple scenarios. Potential risks and mitigation strategies are assessed in a tabletop exercise before committing extensive resources to a project.• I led the operation and evaluation of numerous pilot projects, focusing on measurement of both technical and economic success.Kaizen Practitioner • I believe that small changes can create significant impact.• I am a perpetual learner with pride in personal growth - both career and athletic endeavours (currently mountain biking) • I seek out feedback and assess my own performance to identify opportunities for improvement. Energy Literacy InfluencerI am passionate about encouraging growth in Energy Literacy. Informed decisions on the value of diversity in Canada\'s energy portfolio can\'t be made without understanding our energy system principles.