The industry is ever-changing to fit the modern world’s needs. A strong backbone of informed professionals with vision and the ability to adapt is imperative to continue to move forward.
TAPPI’s Women in Industry, Young Professionals, and PIMA Management Divisions have come together to present a global forum, TAPPI’s Leadership Virtual Conference, to tackle this issue. Register today and join us for this first-of-its-kind event on November 21 and 22 from 12:00 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. EST.
Session Highlights
Resourcing Projects to Showcase Leadership Skills
Moderator: Jay Stockard, Sr Technical Consultant, Pulp and Paper, Fisher Arnold
Speakers: Marcina Rogers, International Paper; Steve Smith, Domtar; Mike Subilia, Domtar
Find the steps to take in your personal and professional life to demonstrate leadership skills and be recognized for your role. You leave this session knowing the importance of personal development and the kind of commitment it takes.
Knowledge Transfer Techniques to Meet the Challenge of the Silver Tsunami
Moderator: Chris Luettgen, Profession of the Practice & Associate Director, Georgia Institute of Technology
Speakers: Mike Kocurek, North Carolina State University; Matthew Kollman, North Carolina State University; Jennifer Wooley, Georgia Institute of Technology
The industry is seeing an exodus of upper and middle management, which is leading to earlier-than-normal promotions for younger employees. Younger employees take away ideas for improving their knowledge level to succeed in a new position from this session while senior management will gain new insights on how prepare employees for their new roles.
See the other session descriptions at www.tappi.org/LVC.
How It Will Work
TAPPI has partnered with Matchbox Virtual Media to bring this industry-wide conversation to a virtual platform so professionals from around the world can gather online for interactive sessions.
Early registrants receive pre-event access to the event forum to exchange articles and thoughts. During the live event, attendees can connect with speakers and one another via a live chat engine.
All attendees will receive event an ebook filled with the conference insights post-event.
Register Today
TAPPI's Leadership Virtual Conference costs $199 per person for solo attendees, but we also offer discounts on 10-ticket bundles and company-wide access. Students can attend for free. Learn more online at TAPPI Leadership Virtual Conference, including event details, pricing and more.
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