Inside Cribl's Manager Summit: Designing Experiences That Actually Stick with Marissa Dahlson Ep. 57

How do you plan a manager summit that strengthens leadership, company culture, and employee engagement? In Episode 57 of Pioneers in Culture, Dana Salazar sits down with Marissa Dahlson, Senior Director of Talent Success and People Business Partners at Cribl, to explore how the remote-first company designs its annual Manager Summit for nearly 180 people leaders. Marissa shares the strategies behind an internal leadership event designed for participation rather than presentations, including manager-led breakout sessions, intentional room layouts, peer-to-peer learning, and a World Café format that became one of the highlights of this year’s summit. In this episode, you’ll learn: • How to plan an effective manager summit or leadership offsite • How Cribl approaches leadership development for people managers • Why getting attendees involved early increases participation • How room setup and venue selection influence connection • How to create engaging breakout sessions and peer-to-peer learning • Why giving attendees choice can improve the experience • How Cribl reinforces learning 30, 60, and 90 days after the event • How remote-first companies can make in-person gatherings more valuable Whether you work in HR, People Operations, employee experience, leadership development, or corporate events, this episode offers practical ideas for creating company gatherings that people actually want to attend and remember. 🎙️ Inside Cribl's Manager Summit: Designing Experiences That Actually Stick with Marissa Dahlson at Cribl Explore venues for your next company retreat, leadership offsite, or team gathering at RetreatsAndVenues.com. #LeadershipDevelopment #CompanyCulture #PeopleOperations