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Building Leadership in the Paperboard Packaging Industry
Join Paperboard Packaging Council for our inaugural PPC Next: Leadership Summit in the greater Chicago area on July 17-19.
You asked for it – and PPC is proud to deliver this exclusive, interactive meeting that will unite, ignite, and build our most promising leaders in the paperboard packaging industry. Designed to help PPC member companies engage and retain their top talent, the Summit fosters community sharpens management skills and addresses pressing issues facing young professionals in today’s workforce. PPC Next will deliver engaging discussions, collaborative sessions, and opportunities for deep-rooted connection. Participants will dive into key issues affecting our industry while learning tactics and tools for navigating workplace dynamics.
PPC Next is designed to encourage professionals to build long-lasting careers within their companies. The Summit provides companies with an exclusive opportunity to identify and invest in their current and future leaders. Attendees will leave the Summit with tangible skills to make their organization better equipped to compete in the marketplace and a strong network of peers for comradery, best practice sharing, and friendship.
The Leadership Summit will be guided by pro-competitive and anti-trust guidelines. It is intended for member companies to nurture tenure within their organizations.
Owners/CEOs: Don’t miss this opportunity to invest in your people and create a talent pipeline in your companies.
Leaders at all levels: Don’t miss this opportunity to access deeper connections, friendships, and learning. Join your peers and help us shape the future of our industry!
Venue/Map
Sessions + Workshops
*All topics are subject to change
Leaders at Every Level: Know Your Own Working Style and be Willing to Adapt to Work More Effectively with Others
- Designed to help enhance attendees’ self-awareness and leverage their unique strengths, attendees will dive into the Predictive Index (PI) Behavior Assessment to provide a deeper knowledge to how working styles impact diverse teams. Attendees will receive insight on their own PI profile, how their natural behavior influences their interactions and decision-making processes and gain a deeper understanding of both the strength and caution areas associated with their style. This session will provide practical techniques to improve teamwork and collaboration with colleagues of varying styles.
Self-Aware Leader Exercise
- Building on the insights from the Leaders at Every Level session, this interactive exercise will challenge attendees to deepen their self-awareness using their PI profile. Attendees will identify their own strengths and caution areas and create action items for change. Attendees will have the opportunity to pair up to share their results.
Elements of Effective Communication
- Armed with their knowledge of how their PI profile impacts their natural tendencies, attendees will dive into the essential elements that foster direct, productive, and meaningful communication.
PPC Industry Panel Discussion
- Comprised of a panel of industry leaders, this panel will dive into critical issues facing the industry at large and the leadership lessons that the panel has learned along the way. Dive into the highs and lows of the panel’s industry journeys with topics focused on sustainability, innovation, and key leadership skills that have shaped their path towards success (and some of the failures in between).
Preparing for and Executing Difficult Conversation
- Using the DESC (Describe, Express, Specify, and Consequences) framework, this workshop will review top strategies to address difficult conversations head on with confidence and poise. Industry-specific scenarios that illustrate common challenges will provide attendees with real-life application for the DESC model in their own work setting. Attendees will complete a worksheet and role-play to practice what they’ve learned.
Mastering Time Management
- Gantt charts, Teams, and apps galore—in this era of the workforce, there are countless tools used to stay organized and on top of to do lists. This session will discuss the new wave of effective time management, from tactical tips to creating a proactive (vs. reactive) mindset to making your goals SMART. We’ll discuss how to improve your time management in an era of hybrid work, so you can be more productive and collaborate more efficiently in our fast-paced industry.
Public Speaking: Establishing Credibility, the Power of Persuasion, Preparation Tips for Presenting
- A crucial skill for leaders at all levels—and often a source of nerves and anxiety at every level—mastering the art of public speaking is more than preparing a script or presentation. Learn directly from the industry experts for tips on establishing credibility, harnessing the power of persuasion, and key steps to prepare for impactful presentations (and tips for overcoming the nerves that come with it).
Schedule
For session details, please see Sessions + Workshops tab below.
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
- 6:00 PM Welcome Reception
- Location: Rock Bottom Brewery
- Meet in the hotel lobby by 5:45 pm to get on the PPC shuttle.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
- 7:45 AM Shuttle Departure to RRD Corporate Offices
- Location: Hotel Lobby
- 8:00-8:30 AM Breakfast + Networking
- Location: RRD Corporate Offices
- 8:30 AM-4:00 PM Sessions + Workshops
- Location: RRD Corporate Offices
- 4:15 PM Shuttle Departure to Hotel Arista
- Location: Hotel Lobby
- 6:00-8:00 PM Dinner + Reception
- Location: Tap In Pub located at Hotel Arista
Friday, July 19, 2024
- 7:45 AM: Shuttle Departure to RRD Corporate Offices
- Location: Hotel Lobby
- 8:00-8:30 AM: Breakfast + Networking
- Location: RRD Corporate Offices
- 8:30 AM-12:00 PM: Sessions + Workshops
- Location: RRD Corporate Offices
- 12:15 PM Shuttle Departs for Hotel and Airport Drop Off
- Approx. 12:25 PM Drop off at Hotel Arista
- Approx. 1:00 PM Drop off at Chicago O’Hare Airport (ORD)
Predictive Index: Talent is Everything
As part of the Summit, participants will take the Predictive Index Behavioral Assessment (PI). Measuring four behavioral drives, PI provides a simple framework for understanding individuals’ workplace behavioral styles. Employee behavior reflects the unique ways you and your co-workers contribute to the team and organization. By understanding how these behaviors manifest day to day, you can take steps to accommodate your people’s needs and improve your team as a whole.
Meet our Speakers
Leadership Facilitator
Teri Kinsella, Talent Optimization Advisor, PI Midlantic
With a career spanning 25+ years, Teri brings broad experience to her clients, ranging from leadership of Fortune 500 global initiatives to entrepreneurship.
As a consultant for Predictive Index Midlantic since 2009, Teri works with a variety of clients to help them align their talent strategy with their business strategy. Utilizing the Predictive Index Talent Optimization Platform, Teri consults with clients to help them attract, retain and develop their #1 asset…their talent.
Teri’s select list of current clients includes: Aprio, Dymax, HRCI, Liberty Maritime, Mass. Bankers Association, Paperworks, PeopleShare, Provident Bank, Tectonic Therapeutic and Steel Partners.
Industry Keynote Speaker
Bakul Wadgaonkar, Director of Sustainability, Sappi
Bakul Wadgaonkar is Director of Sustainability for Sappi North America, a market leader in converting wood fiber into superior products that customers demand worldwide. Bakul leads Sappi’s efforts in sustainability in emissions reduction, forestry, water stewardship, stakeholder engagement, supply chain and product footprint. She also directs the company’s annual Sustainability Report.
While she is now focused on biodiversity, circularity and sustainability in Sappi’s operations to make wood fiber the renewable, recyclable and remarkable material of the future, Bakul got her start in polymers. She holds a master’s degree in mechanical/materials science and engineering from the University of Mississippi and a bachelor’s degree in polymer science engineering from Savitribai Phule Pune University in Maharashtra, India.
With many years of experience in environmental health and safety, sustainability, manufacturing and quality management, Bakul first worked for DSM, a company that made powder coating and polyurethane coating, both types of polymeric coatings. At DSM, Bakul got involved in sustainability initiatives at the company, which is ranked No. 1 in the chemical sector on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
Bakul then worked at Bose as Environmental Compliance Engineer III, where she was part of the team that banned phthalates, halogenated flame retardants and PVC from Bose products, before moving on to Apple, where she served in the Environment and Supply Chain Innovation Group. There, she worked with global suppliers to assist with their sustainability-related initiatives, driving a more sustainable supply chain.
Pricing + Registration
This event is sold out and registration is closed. For any questions, email irene@paperbox.org
Hotel + Travel
Hotel
Hotel Arista
2139 City Gate Ln, Naperville, IL 60563
Book your Room Now!
Rooms will be allocated on a first–come, first–served basis. Reservations will be accepted at the discounted group rate until the room block is full or the cutoff date (whichever comes first). After that, reservations will be honored based on availability at regular hotel rates.
Rate: $179. Book by June 26, 2024
Shuttle Service
PPC will provide necessary transportation beginning on Thursday, July 18. Following the close of the program on July 19, PPC will provide a shuttle to Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD).
Airports + Travel
Recommended: Travel in/out of Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is recommended. Following the end of program on Friday, July 19, PPC will provide transportation to ORD. It is recommended to book your returning flight no earlier than 3 pm.
- Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) is 28 miles from the hotel (approximately 30 minutes).
- Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) is 35 miles from the hotel (approximately 45 minutes).
Weather
July temperatures in the Chicago area are usually mid-70°F during the day and around 50°F in the evening.
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