An entire day built around the future of metalforming, designed to engage and inform new and emerging leaders from metalforming companies. Uncover methods to bridge generational differences within the workplace, interact with technology on the show floor and develop life-long business relationships with fellow "Next Gen'ers."

"One Size Doesn't Fit All - Navigating our Generational Differences"

9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. North Meeting Room A

For the first time in history, employees from four separate generations are working together under the same roof. How do you effectively communicate with vastly different personalities? Solutions and strategies will be unveiled during a two-hour roundtable session with award-winning speaker and communications coach Deborah Pearce, Pearce Communications Group, L.L.C.

"Next Gen Innovation Awards"

12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. METALFORM Show Floor

Jump onto the show floor and visit exhibitors launching new products at METALFORM. Evaluate them on several categories relating to innovation and vote for the best new product, software and materials. This is an opportunity to understand the equipment and services that are shaping the future of the metalforming industry. In addition, all those who evaluate the new products will be entered to win one of several prizes.

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More details when you sign up to attend the Next Generation Leaders Day.

"2008 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming"

5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. North Meeting Room A

The day’s events will conclude with the Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) Awards of Excellence ceremony. This cocktail reception will allow Next Gen’ers to network with PMA leaders serving as board members or chairs of PMA’s committees, districts and divisions, as well as the winners and sponsors of PMA’s 2008 Awards of Excellence in Metalforming. The event will allow Next Gen’ers to see first-hand the latest award-winning innovations in the areas of design, training and education, safety, quality and process control.

 

PMA nonmembers are invited to participate in Next Gen Leaders Day activities.

 

Please register me for the following Next Gen Leaders Day events at METALFORM:

	9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Next Gen Division meeting—BJCC North Meeting Room A
Roundtable discussions and speaker
Deborah Pearce, Pearce Communications Group, LLC, provides businesses with consultative services including training, facilitation and coaching in communication effectiveness, presentational speaking, diversity and communication, mediation, conflict management, team dynamics and leadership development. The title of her program is One Size Doesn’t Fit All: Navigating our Generational Differences. This is the first time in history four generations are working together. The more we know about each generation the more successful our relationships will be. Don’t miss this outstanding session!
	12:00-4:30 p.m. Next Gen Innovation Awards voting—BJCC show floor
Evaluate and determine the most innovative products debuted at METALFORM
	5:00-6:30 p.m. Special guests at PMA Awards of Excellence reception—BJCC
Meet award winners and PMA Board of Directors, Committee and Division leadership
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If you have any questions about Next Generation Leaders Day events at METALFORM, contact Mandy Basel (mbasel@pma.org) at 216-901-8800 ext. 103.