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KEEPING UP WITH HR

IN GOOD COMPANIES, feels their manager is more positive,
MANAGERS MAKE A DIFFERENCE. aware and engaged in supporting
their people and their important daily
The role of ‘manager’ is a pivotal one contributions.
to the overall employee experience. class which all new managers take in
Managers create culture, motivate and their first month of employment. It
inspire, and provide a valuable service
provides learning through practice,
to their team members. The L.E.A.D. discussion of real scenarios, the
(Leadrship Engagement for Account- opportunity to share and grow from
ability and Development) program was all participants’ experiences, and even
designed with the strength of our
clips from popular movies and TV
managers in mind. It is based on the shows. L.E.A.D. leaves graduates
premise that through the professional with a host of reference materials,
development of our leadership team, resources and ‘tools’ to use in their
we can enhance the experience of all Jason with the April 2019 L.E.A.D. graduating class.
role as manager.
employees. The modules themselves DO YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC
are intended to strengthen managers’ HOW DOES THIS IMPACT THE SUCCESS STORIES?
awareness, knowledge and capabilities EMPLOYEES WHO TAKE THE I often hear back from program
throughout what Jason refers to as TRAINING AS WELL AS THOSE graduates that they felt more prepared
“the Employee Lifecycle”.
AFFECTED BY THE PRINCIPLES when either interviewing to fill a vacant
Q&A WITH JASON SALAMON BEING TAUGHT? role on their team or sitting down
My vision for this program is based on a with and discussing a challenging
HOW IS THE LEAD TRAINING ‘pay it forward’ philosophy. The program performance situation with an employee.
DIFFERENT THAN OTHERS is designed to offer knowledge, skills, Some say they now think differently
YOU’VE PROVIDED? and experience, as well as explore about their managerial role and are
Edgewood & Vantage have offered alternative perspectives and managerial committed to being a positive,
Managers Training for quite some time. approaches. It is hoped that this focus inspirational leader with an inclusive
L.E.A.D. expands upon the one-day will trickle down so that every employee and service-oriented style.

DIGITAL NEVER LOOKED SO GOOD

As Edgewood and Vantage continue to grow and evolve, so has the need for our
increased online visibility, reputation and digital marketing. G5 became a preferred
strategic marketing partner for Edgewood and Vantage in 2017 as we launched more
than 120 websites over 18 months. The G5 team has continued to successfully provide
our properties with best-in-class websites and high-performing digital campaigns, as
well as optimization of GMB pages due to their Google partnership. G5 recently met
with us at Gallery Bethesda II to review our 2019/20 marketing strategy, and we are Left to right: Terez Lambert, Grace Woodworth,
Lorie Brown, Lisa Kish, Wendy Simpson, Devin
excited to begin rolling out some new services and analytics reporting later this year. McClintock, Courtney Lynn, Erica Toler

GEARING UP FOR PROPERTY MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION’S
APARTMENT COMMUNITY EXCELLENCE (PACE) COMPETITION

Year after year, Edgewood and Vantage communities have enrolled in PMA’s PACE
competition, and year after year, we’ve secured numerous trophies. This year is no
different. Our pumped-up teams united together at the April PEP Rally to strategize
and prepare 20+ properties for a fierce crusade to sweep the judges off their feet. We
enjoy the opportunity to compete as it helps with teambuilding, improving occupancy,
and benchmarking excellence across our portfolio. Winners will be announced in
October and their profiles will appear on both PMA’s website as well as the PACE awards
website, www.bestapartmentsindc.com. Go teams—SHOW them what you’re made of!

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