Mantra Group’s Rising Stars took time out from their daily jobs last week to participate in the annual Rising Stars Development Week held at Mantra Legends Hotel on the Gold Coast.
From Corporate Reservations Managers to Digital Marketing Executives and Front Office Managers, the 20 Rising Stars – identified for their potential as future leaders in the Group – had a week-long schedule of activities and training designed to develop their leadership skills and to provide them with tools to grow their careers.
Aside from the training and professional development, a healthy dose of fun was also added in to the mix including dawn surfing and a trip to the high Treetop Challenge Centre at Mount Tambourine as well as reflection on personal growth plans.
Jeremy Mossman (GM 100 Exhibition Street) said the week was a unique experience that set foundations for their careers and personal development.
“Each session was extremely well thought out, from the tailored training sessions, to interactive discussions and morning energiser activities,”
Jeremy Mossman.
The Group’s Executive Management team also played a key role in the week, led by CEO Bob East, attending panel interview sessions and meal breaks.
“Having time with the Executive team and being able to ask questions, both professional and personal was invaluable as it gave us a chance to understand their journey with the organisation,” said Santana Wicken, Mantra Group Corporate Reservations Manager.
The Rising Stars will now go back to their roles and continue their 12 month development plan in the workplace.
Mantra Group’s Rising Stars for 2014 are:
Thomas Baldry, Assistant Front Office Manager, BreakFree Aanuka Beach Resort
Thomas Berstad, Conference Manager, Mantra on Russell
Robyn Buick, Front Office Supervisor, Mantra Aqueous on Port
Jaime Dieckmann, Duty Manager, Mantra Mooloolaba Beach
Ashlee Heffernan, Assistant Manager, Mantra on Salt Beach
Rachael Findlay, National Account Manager, Corporate Office
Beau Keller, National Sales Manager Sports & Entertainment, Corporate Office
Matthew Knight, Executive Assistant Manager, Mantra French Quarter
Adrian Lampe, Assistant Manager, BreakFree Heritage
Juliette Meek, Front Office Manager, Peppers Broadbeach
Ben McDermott, Front Office Manager, Peppers and Mantra on Salt Beach
Shane Monteith, Front Office Manager, Mantra Crown Towers
Jeremy Mossman, General Manager, Mantra 100 Exhibition
Andrea Paice, Business Development Manager – Corporate, VIC/TAS
Elizabeth Randall, Conference & Events Manager, Peppers Beach Club & Spa
Jana Roberts, Digital Marketing Executive, Corporate Office
Mark Upton, Food and Beverage Manager, Mantra Lorne
Andrew Walling, General Manager, Breakfree Heritage
Santana Wicken, Corporate Reservations Manager, Corporate Office
Bindy Wilson, Cluster Revenue Manager, Sydney