SUNDAY

Ron: My day starts with Tracy’s arriving at my house to drive with me to the airport. Tracy, Peter and I have been a team in the Maxx delivery for more than five years, so our routines are well-honed. We head off to the airport, grab a Starbucks coffee there and work on a crossword puzzle during the flight to Montreal. Shortly after checking in to Chateau Vaudreuil, we’re off and running with our facilitator prep meeting led by Peter. We meet with our Alcan faculty partners and lay the groundwork for the coming week. It’s always a valuable and enjoyable investment to get our simulation team members on track with us… it’s the critical forming stage of a great team!

Peter: I am trying to imagine who will be joining me in my group this week and what their expectations are... Sometimes I think I’ve heard it all, but then I am constantly challenged and surprised. I am excited!

Stephanie: I’m going to The Maxx. I can’t believe it: I’m actually going to The Maxx! I’ve worked at e! for over two years and I’ve never seen our signature simulation. Twice, I’ve planned to attend, but both times something intervened…But not this time. Truth be told, I’m a bit nervous. I’ve heard a lot about this sim, but I don’t really have a sense of how it will unfold and what my role in it will be.

Peter: I am anticipating, with great relish (pickle, mustard, whatever…), having Stephanie on our Maxx team for the first time. Stephanie is one of our key program/ project coordinators who works in the exper!ence it office. Her energy and commitment are going to add a lot!