AMP-lifying our managers’ leadership skills

As innovators, Anaplan team members are committed to lifelong learning. This commitment is embedded in our Winning Culture and shows up in our I ACT REAL values (an acronym for all our values — the L stands for being a learner) and through our commitment to investing in our teams through corporate development opportunities, experiential learning, and specific skill training.

That learning spirit shines each quarter when Anaplan people managers from across the globe come together for an immersive training event that leverages their unique management styles and helps drive team performance.  
 
“We are deeply invested in the development of our people so they can learn, grow, and prosper,” says Kim Austin, senior director of employee experience, who leads Anaplan Management Program (AMP) Live sessions. “AMP equips managers to lead confidently, shape employee engagement, and drive both individual and team performance.”

For two full days, AMP participants block their calendars and silence Slack to dive deep into core management skills, receiving feedback and coaching practice from peers across disciplines and regions. 

“The facilitators bring enormous credibility, the content is highly engaging, and we all have a voice,” says Melissa Zerbinopoulos, solution consulting manager. “I continually reference AMP training materials and refine my coaching habits.” 

Austin says the investment in AMP training for managers and senior managers is part of Anaplan Grow, a comprehensive learning and development framework designed to support employees’ development journey from candidacy to retirement.  

“AMP was pivotal to my growth as a leader,” says Becky O’Connor, training operations manager. “I am grateful that Anaplan invests in its managers, equipping us to navigate the challenges of a dynamic environment while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.”

AMP training helps managers understand their unique management style using the Everything DiSC™ model, offering insights into how to adapt and flex their style to enhance team performance and connection. 

“Attending AMP Live in London was a fantastic experience for my development as a leader,” says Robert Bogie, senior manager, site reliability engineering. “I learned about new management techniques and approaches that are now part of my personal toolkit.”

At Anaplan, we’re a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading scenario planning and analysis platform.