Talent Development

 

Every employee at Vail Resorts is expected to be a Leader. 

As employees we hold each other to that expectation that, together, we lead the company to perform to its highest potential - to create the Experience of a Lifetime for each other and our guests.

Leadership is not a title, it's how you create an authentic relationship with others. Having an authentic relationship means being intelligent about your emotions. It requires listening - both understanding what others are saying and how they are feeling. And it requires a high level of candor... candor that is always in service of others.

Realizing your potential as a leader at Vail Resorts is a trek through challenging terrain characterized by taking risk, being vulnerable and embracing personal development. It is a commitment to continuous learning and agility and always striving to deliver the best results and realize the potential of your team. Only by re-imagining yourself as a leader can you help us re-imagine our company and our industry.

This terrain is not for everyone. We look for people who are brave, ambitious and passionate to join us on our journey! 

If you have any questions, please contact Tahoe Talent Development.

 

Consultations

Managers, looking for development outside of our classes for your team? Click here for what we offer and to fill out a consultation form.
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OUR LEADERSHIP PHILOSPOPHY

Philosophy: 'Every employee at Vail Resorts is expected to be a leader.' Read on to discover more about Vail Resorts' Leadership Philosophy.
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WHO ARE THE TALENT DEVELOPMENT TEAM?

Welcome to Talent Development, where the team is here to support your growth, development and success as a leader at Vail Resorts!
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LEADERSHIP ASCENT

Leadership Ascent is designed for graduates of Leadership Essentials and managers who want to continue their leadership journey, this program will help you refine the skills needed to build and sustain successful teams. This program is targeted to mid- to senior-level managers and those preparing for Camps I or II.
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BASE CAMP

This one-day classroom course is the first leadership stop at Vail Resorts where participants will explore our leadership competencies and how to bring them to life. Recommended for: All people leaders. We encourage grade 25 and above to attend.
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TALENT DEVELOPMENT SPOTLIGHTS

Lake Tahoe is full of inspiration! Get pumped by perusing some of your fellow colleagues' personal leadership stories and TED-style testimonials as well as seeing who graduated from Leadership Essentials most recently! Read on and get inspired.
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LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS

This program is an opportunity for new leaders to develop the essential knowledge needed to be a successful leader at Vail Resorts. Recommended for: New leaders; both new to Vail Resorts and new to leadership.
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HIGHER GROUND

Higher Ground, our signature leadership development series is a series of programs (Camps) that are designed to keep our company ready for strategic growth.
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FAQs

Unsure of how to sign up for a class? Unsure of where to go? Click here to see some of the most frequently asked Talent Development questions!
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New Employee Orientation

New Employee Orientation (NEO) is a three-hour course designed to introduce and acclimate new employees to the values-based culture at Vail Resorts.
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