I’m looking into ways to create and strengthen connections across our VP population. As they tend to feel lonely at their level and I know this level enjoys learning from each other. Has anyone seen an enterprise wide program which taps into this entire pool of VPs to learn from each other? I’m thinking a program where VPs pair together and tackle some of their biggest leadership challenges with their colleague.  Curious to hear how others have created programs to encourage this level of connections and transparency to learn from one another. Or what other programs you have done with this group? 

I propose introducing a monthly informal connect with all VPs, structured around a high-level, lightly moderated agenda. The aim is to create a safe and open space where everyone gets a chance to speak, ask questions, share success stories, and raise key points.

Also, leveraging leadership development programs — especially in larger organizations — can be a great way to build strong internal networks across business lines and global regions. These programs often serve as a foundation for peer learning and ongoing collaboration.

If all VPs are co-located, organizing this monthly meeting as an in-person offsite with mandatory participation can significantly enhance the impact. Face-to-face interactions build deeper connections, allow for team-building activities, and foster a stronger sense of trust and community across leadership layers.

Considering looking at Barry Oshry's Seeing Systems which calls out Patterns of Relationships at Tops, Middles and Bottoms. I'm using it right now for one of our HiPo programs to help leaders think through a systems lens but you could bundle this program for VP's as Tops -and work through those implications. 

Another thing that we just implemented is Women Leadership Series and Leadership Book club-starting with Adam Grants' Think Again. Good Luck! 

Sounds interesting. Depends on the size of your org- but yes, small groups of no more than 10 would create an intimate environment where people could openly share. I love creating "scenarios" that come from a pre-session survey and then have the group discuss how they would solve. So many great insights come from those exercises!