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SUMMARY:MAPP 2026 Young Professionals Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION:Taking place just after PTXPO in Rosemont\, IL\, this two-day in-person event is designed to be an intensive and immersive professional development opportunity for industry young professionals interested in growing their leadership skills and manufacturing expertise. The 2026 Leadership Summit will give attendees firm and applicable leadership skills\, allow meaningful networking and problem-solving and connect with industry peers for long-lasting growth and development. \n\nAttendees will join Jen Porett of Wipfli as she guides young professionals through a full day of leadership training. Not only will attendees focus on developing their leadership\, but they will also be taken on an in-depth tour of MAPP member DEMGY Chicago and have a facilitated discussion on applicable best practices to take back to their home facility. They will also have the opportunity to contribute their own continuous improvement ideas for DEMGY Chicago to better their own operations. A networking event will also take place the evening of the first day of content. \nProfile. Align. Grow. — A Leader Essentials Series\nAccelerate your leadership in three powerful steps. First\, know yourself: use Predictive Index insights to pinpoint your natural operating style and adapt your communication for impact. Next\, set the bar: turn priorities into crisp\, measurable expectations that drive alignment and accountability. Finally\, coach to grow: build a repeatable coaching rhythm that unlocks performance and development in every 1:1. Together\, these components create a clear path from self-awareness to team results—so you lead with confidence\, clarity\, and a culture of continuous improvement. \n\nLearn your natural operating style & improve your communication (Predictive Index) — 90 minutes Discover your natural work style and what it means for how you lead\, collaborate\, and influence. Translate those insights into practical communication tactics you can use immediately to reduce friction\, build trust\, and get results across different stakeholders.\nHow to set clear expectations/objectives for yourself and direct reports — 120 minutes Build clarity and alignment by crafting crisp\, measurable objectives\, and explicit agreements. Practice framing expectations\, defining success metrics\, and establishing check-ins that drive accountability and performance—using templates you can apply with your team right away.\nHow to coach for growth and development — 120 minutes Strengthen your coaching mindset and skills to unlock growth in others. Learn to ask powerful questions\, actively listen and co-create development plans that stick. Practice real coaching conversations and leave with a repeatable framework you can use.\n\n\nAgenda\nDay 1: Thursday\, March 19 \n2pm – 5:30pm: Leadership Summit (Day 1)\, Jen Porett\, Wipfli\, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center\, Rosemont\, IL \n6pm – 7:30pm: Networking Reception\, Crust Brewing\, Rosemont\, IL \nDay 2: Friday\, March 20 \n8am – 10am: Leadership Summit (Day 2)\, Jen Porett\, Wipfli\, Donald E. Stephens Convention Center\, Rosemont\, IL \n10:30am – 12pm: Plant tour\, DEMGY Chicago\, Elk Grove Village\, IL \n\nHotel Information\nHilton Rosemont \n5550 N. River Road \nRosemont\, IL 60018 \nDoubletree Rosemont \n5460 North River Road \nRosemont\, IL 60018 \n\nAbout the Host\nDEMGY Chicago is a metal to plastic solutions provider specialized in thermoplastic injection molding\, as well as the design and manufacture of its own molds. They cater to original equipment manufacturers\, predominantly in the medical\, aerospace\, and industrial sectors.They manufacture high-end parts in large or small quantities\, from simple components to highly complex assemblies\, made to customer requirements. With their vast expertise in this field\, combined with the latest state-of-the-art machines and technology\, DEMGY Chicago is able to produce high-quality parts with speed. \nClick here to learn more about DEMGY Chicago. \n\nThank you to our event sponsors!
URL:https://plasticsbusinessmag.com/event/mapp-2026-young-professionals-leadership-summit/
LOCATION:Donald E. Stephens Convention Center\, Rosemont\, IL
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