Michael Cannon
Training Lead Gray Construction
Michael is an experienced learning and development leader with more than a decade of work across the banking and construction sectors. At Gray, he has progressed from Training and Development Specialist to Training Lead, where he designs and delivers programs that strengthen capability at every level of the organization. Known as a trusted partner with deep expertise in adult learning, he aligns development initiatives with business needs to drive measurable performance impact. A Certified Training Professional, Michael is committed to creating meaningful, research informed learning that supports both organizational growth and individual advancement.
Seminars
- How Gray built a tiered leadership pipeline spanning high potentials, new leaders, and strategic leaders to create consistent growth at every level
- Why Gray formally separated leadership from management, and how that clarity led to the creation of an internally built management training track
- The structure and impact of the new management programs, from foundational half day training to monthly refreshers using internal subject matter experts
- Early indicators of success: stronger promotion pathways, more self-sufficient managers, better-timed coaching conversations, and significant cost savings from developing content in house
This interactive Q&A explores how tiered leadership pipelines, structured development pathways, and behaviour led measurement can create consistent leader readiness, from craft foremen to senior leaders while improving performance, culture, and long-term succession strength.
