Programs
Program Overview
Peer programming that builds better business judgment is at the core of WMI's existence.
Each of the three peer groups meet 6-10 times each year for 1-2 days, typically in a remote retreat environment. Each group has 16 members and is managed by 2-3 moderators.
WMI moderators are all entrepreneurs themselves, making them invaluable as resources during and between sessions. After the first year of programming, groups continue to meet quarterly and migrate to moderating themselves.
The continuing relationship is key to generating trust quickly in a group. For that reason, nominees who are not interested in an ongoing commitment should not apply.
Peer Groups
WMI selects its peer group members based on a combination of traits from both the person and the company. Common elements include:
Road Rash
Ideal members have personal experiences that they can share with others that are relevant.
Business Complexity
The company has to have a degree of complexity that fuels helpful group discussions.
Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
Members possess the emotional maturity to share and receive input from others productively.
Atlantic Canadian
All groups are made up of members from across Atlantic Canada.
Find the right program for your role
Owner | CEO | Founder | President
Entrepreneurial Leaders Program (ELP)
ELP is for the majority shareholders who are the itchy visionaries who feel alone as they push the company (and themselves) to new heights.
- Who
- Business owners with viable, growing companies past the start-up phase, typically with 5-50 employees and $1M+ in revenue.
- Location
- 9 sessions in Miramichi, NB with one session in each of NL, NS and PEI.
- Frequency
- 10 monthly sessions of 2 days in a retreat-style setting.
- Deadline
- March 31
- Cost
- $12,500 + HST
COO | VP | General Manager | Executive Director
Strategic Executives Program (SEP)
SEP is for the people working with the business owner to help them execute. Members are connecting the vision of the leader to the work plans of the team.
- Who
- Senior executives in roles like VP, Director, COO, GM, and Executive Director.
- Location
- Virtual or Miramichi, NB.
- Frequency
- Virtual: 18 half-day sessions over 9 months. In-person: 9 overnight sessions (1 per month).
- Deadline
- July 25
- Cost
- $8,500 + HST
Family Business Member
Family Business Program (ECHO)
ECHO is for members of a multi-generational family business who may eventually take over the company. Typically, the previous generation is still active in the company.
- Who
- Next-generation family business members who may eventually take over the company.
- Location
- Typically New Brunswick, but decided based on membership.
- Frequency
- 6 bi-monthly sessions for 24 hours (residential).
- Deadline
- Applications are always open and a new group starts every 3 years.
- Cost
- $8,000 + HST