BOHEMIA, NY – March 3, 2015 – Change… an intimidating word to some, ignites excitement in others. As the flexo world continues to advance, it’s more important than ever to provide your staff with the proper tools and training to achieve their goals, as well as those of the company. This can be challenging as today’s workforce easily spans 4-5 generations. Flexographic Technical Association’s (FTA) 2015 Forum tackles this collective issue head-on with the session, “From Tribal Knowledge to Technology: How to Understand The Needs of Your Workforce.”
Chaired by Jennye Scott, Berry Plastics Corp. and Shelley Rubin, FTA, the session will address the issues that arise from varied training methods (remote and instructor-led), different learning styles, personality types and age gaps. Additionally, the session will explore the 4 key roadblocks commonly encountered in corporate training environments, how to avoid common pitfalls, and perhaps most importantly, how to make a training program meaningful and impactful.
“FTA recently conducted a market research study which found that the largest challenge for companies was finding suitably educated and trained employees,” said Scott. “The struggle over process control, maintaining productivity with fewer resources and keeping up with ever-changing technologies were issues that rose to the top of the list. This session will help companies address the issue of training, so that the entire process is smooth and demonstrates results.”
Topics and presenters include:
- “Trainers Are People, Too,” Catherine Haynes, All Printing Resources and Joel Engelberth, Esko
- “What’s Up With Them?” Nona Woolbright, Clemson University
- “Moving Your Team To Perform ‘In Concert’,” Bob Coomes, Plastic Packaging Technologies
- “tRain-Dance for Success,” Catherine Haynes, All Printing Resources and Joel Engelberth, Esko
About Forum & INFO*FLEX
FTA’s Annual Forum, themed “Hitting the Perfect Harmony,” takes place May 3-6 at the Omni Nashville Hotel in Nashville, TN. Coinciding with Forum is the annual INFO*FLEX Exhibition (May 4-5; Music City Center), which features 280 exhibit spaces showcasing hundreds of the latest products and services for the package printing and converting industry.
Platinum Plus and Platinum sponsors of the 2015 Forum & INFO*FLEX Exhibition include: Esko; Kodak; 3M; Anderson & Vreeland, Inc.; DuPont Packaging Graphics; KBA-Flexotecnica; MacDermid Printing Solutions; and Sun Chemical Corp.
To register for the events, visit the Registration page or contact FTA’s Customer Service Department at 631-737-6020.
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About FTA: Flexographic Technical Association (FTA), chartered in 1958, is a professional society dedicated to bringing all members of the flexographic printing community—printers, suppliers, consumer product companies, institutions, prepress houses and others–together by providing opportunities for the free exchange of technical ideas and discussion of mutual concerns. It is a proponent of maintaining and advancing quality standards and includes 1,650 member sites that represent more than 1,400 companies and 60,000 individuals. Foundation of FTA, founded in 1974, is the educational arm of FTA and is dedicated to supporting and advancing the flexographic printing industry.