FAQ

Team Lead approval is required to attend Leadership Summit in April. Please ensure any TMs attending have your approval prior to registration. 

For Team Members to attend LS9, they must meet the following requirements: 

• Employed at Cardinal Group on or before March 4, 2025

• In compliance with assigned trainings via Cardinal U

• In good standing with HR

  • No active PIPs. 

  • No HR corrective actions on file for the last 6 months. 

  • Received at least a score of 3* on their annual performance management. 

Performance Management requirements are new and will be subject to further discussion if needed. 

• Annual Performance Score of 3

  • A score of 3 is a baseline level completion of job duties and responsibilities. TMs that are not meeting performance expectations should be focused on their role and not attend additional events or conferences. 

  • If a score below 3 is logged due to user error or incomplete review steps, TMs should review Ascend training or coordinate with their HRBP for training or questions. 

    • This will not disqualify attendance in 2025, but could impact future attendance or recognition opportunities. 

• Incomplete Steps in Performance Management

  • Starting in Q1 2025, P&C will implement an audit process to notify TLs of missing, incomplete, or inaccurate steps in the performance management cycle. 

    • Ie, Your TMs missing goals, incomplete Team Lead review or Team Lead Acknowledgement step(s). 

  • If TMs do not fix their errors or have continual errors, they will be considered non-compliant in performance management. 

  • TMs that are non-compliant in Performance Management, Training could be ineligible for conference attendance and awards/recognition. 

  • More formal policy and specifics to come, but we wanted to make sure you were aware of this consideration. 

If you have any questions on eligibility, please contact Courtney Diveley for further clarification. 

• For general Leadership Summit expenses - code as follows:

  • Entity: a006evnt

  • Expense Type: 7902-4315 Conference - Leadership Summit

  • Business Purpose (example): LS 2024: Food for Sponsor Night Event

Travel to Denver for Leadership Summit, (note the difference between on-site and HQ):

• For remote HQ TMs traveling to Denver for Leadership Summit - code flights and approved travel using this as a template:

  • Entity: Home Department of the TM

    • Example: HRBP Team would select a006pc P&C

  • Expense Type: 7001-0007 Team Travel

  • Business Purpose (example): LS 2024: Flight to Denver

• For remote on-site TMs traveling to Denver for Leadership Summit (mainly for Courtney or others involved with organizing) - code as follows:

  • Entity: a006evnt

  • Expense Type: 7902-4315 Conference - Leadership Summit

  • Business Purpose (example): LS 2024: Flight to Denver. Joe Smith s101a

    • Note: we need both the TM name and Property Code in the Business Purpose for on-site TMs

Headshots will be available throughout the week. Check our helpful hints document to ensure a great photo! 

We will cover the cost of local attendees parking for all days you attend. Please get your parking voucher when you check in.  We will provide Uber Codes for Wednesday April 10th for the awards banquet. it is highly encourage people to carpool if it is an option for you. 

Cardinal Group will pay for a double occupancy room. You are able to request a specific roommate or we will pick one for you. Single occupancy rooms are available at $239/per night plus tax and fees. They are SELF PAY. Your room will bill to Cardinal Group and a payment plan will be coordinated with you post-event. 

Monday April 14th. Please have your flight to arrive in Denver before 1 pm MST to arrive at the hotel in time for our welcome event

We have created a template for you to use while you are out! Please click HERE to access the out of office away message! 

Thursday April 17th. We have Uber codes available for you to schedule your return trip to the airport.  

Cardinal Group will book flights to arrive on April 14th and leave April 17th. If you are planning to extend your trip, we will book you a one way ticket and you will be responsible for the remainder of your flight. Hotels will not be provided outside of the noted dates. 

Please reference THIS sheet or reach out to your HRBP team with additional questions. 

Yes! We will do our best to accommodate the needs you list on your registration. Please reach out to Courtney Diveley with any additional concerns so we can instruct you on what to do to ensure your needs are met. While attending the conference, please find a hotel staff member or Courtney to find your food accommodations if they are not available at the food stations daily.