Case Study: AmeriVet Practice Manager Training Sessions – Empowering Leadership Development with Gatherly

Overview

AmeriVet strives to provide practice managers in the veterinary industry with the tools and insights needed to lead their teams effectively. The recurring Practice Manager Training Sessions, taking place monthly, are designed to equip these managers with the skills required for navigating operational challenges, driving team performance, and fostering growth within their practices. The hybrid format of these training sessions, hosted on Gatherly, creates a seamless experience for both in-person and remote participants, ensuring that all attendees, no matter their location, can actively engage with the content and network with peers.

Challenge

AmeriVet’s training sessions require a platform that can deliver both expert-led content and interactive learning opportunities in a flexible, scalable manner. Since these sessions are recurring, AmeriVet seeks a solution that can adapt to the evolving needs of practice managers, including varying group sizes, locations, and the need for engagement over multiple months. The challenge lies in providing a dynamic environment where attendees can attend speaker sessions, engage in breakout activities, and collaborate effectively in smaller groups, all while maintaining consistency across each session.

Solution: Gatherly’s Virtual Training Environment

Gatherly meets the needs of AmeriVet’s recurring training sessions by offering a customizable, scalable platform that enhances engagement and learning outcomes. Key features include:

• Expert-Led Speaker Sessions: The CHRO-led session, which takes place every month, provides two hours of valuable insights. Virtual attendees can participate in live Q&A sessions, interact with the speaker, and gain immediate feedback, simulating the experience of an in-person event. The ability to host multiple recurring speaker sessions ensures that all attendees can access fresh, relevant content during each training.

• Interactive Breakout Sessions: After the speaker sessions, Gatherly’s breakout feature allows attendees to participate in smaller group activities. These sessions encourage collaboration and provide space for attendees to share experiences, ask questions, and discuss key topics. The flexibility to group attendees either geographically or randomly supports networking and strengthens relationships across different regions.

• Customizable Floor Layouts: Gatherly’s virtual environment offers multiple floors and rooms that can be tailored for different activities. The office floor layout can be adjusted based on groupings or specific session needs, providing clarity in navigating the platform. The intuitive design ensures a smooth transition between the main speaker sessions and breakout groups, enabling attendees to easily engage in different areas without confusion.

• On-Demand Access to Resources: To ensure that attendees have continuous access to training materials, Gatherly enables the hosting of downloadable slides, documents, and notes. These resources are available at any time during and after the event, ensuring that attendees can reference them at their convenience.

• Scalability for Future Needs: With the flexibility to increase the frequency of sessions, Gatherly allows AmeriVet to potentially host two sessions per month. This adaptability ensures that the training program can evolve based on the organization’s needs, providing continuous development without compromising quality.

Results & Impact

By leveraging Gatherly, AmeriVet enhances the effectiveness and scalability of their Practice Manager Training Sessions. Key results include:

• Consistent Engagement: The virtual environment ensures that all participants, whether on-site or remote, can actively engage in sessions, increasing the overall value of the training program.

• Effective Networking: Breakout sessions foster networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect with colleagues and mentors, regardless of their geographic location.

• Flexible and Scalable Training: With the ability to increase frequency and adapt to changing needs, Gatherly ensures that the training program remains effective over time.

• Comprehensive Learning: On-demand resources provide continuous access to valuable content, ensuring that participants can revisit key insights whenever needed.

Conclusion

Gatherly enables AmeriVet to offer an enriching and interactive training experience for practice managers. By combining expert-led sessions with collaborative breakout activities, Gatherly enhances the value of each recurring session, ensuring that all participants have access to a seamless, engaging, and impactful learning environment. The flexibility and scalability of Gatherly’s platform ensure that the training program can meet the evolving needs of AmeriVet and its practice managers, fostering ongoing professional development and leadership growth.