By Michael Benson, Steve Simone At the 2024 MAPP (Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors) Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference, Michael Benson, Managing Director in Stout’s Investment Banking group and co-head of the Plastics & Packaging Group, spoke on strategic alternatives for ownership transition. He was joined by two other finance … [Read more...] about Strategic Pathways for Ownership Transition: Unlocking Value in Every Option
Leadership
Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference Puts Ingenuity to Work
“Alright stop, collaborate and listen …,” boomed through the speakers and Vanilla Ice’s hit song became the entrance music for 650 manufacturing professionals to the Indianapolis Downtown Marriott’s main ballroom, kicking off the Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference. The conference was held October 2-4 and, over those three days, attendees took advantage of connecting … [Read more...] about Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference Puts Ingenuity to Work
Viewpoint: Thought Leaders… What They Took!
Nearly 600 processing executives assembled in Indianapolis during the first week of October for MAPP’s Benchmarking and Best Practices Conference. These industry professionals, who came from 32 different states and traveled from abroad, gathered for the purpose of improving – to become better business professionals and leaders. If you’ve not yet experienced this event, it’s … [Read more...] about Viewpoint: Thought Leaders… What They Took!
Embracing the Cactus: A Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating Difficult Conversations
By Kate Zabriskie, president, Business Training Works, Inc. “I don’t like confrontation, but I’m tired of his abuse. He signed me up for another committee without asking.” “I know I need to say something about her taking credit for my work, but how to start?” “Another joy of adulting, I’ve got to have one of those thorny conversations. Not fun.” Difficult … [Read more...] about Embracing the Cactus: A Step-by-Step Guide to Navigating Difficult Conversations
Viewpoint Issue 3, 2024: Harnessing the Power of Compounding: Captive Insurance Programs Counteract Inflation’s Bite
I vividly recall the exhilaration of my first job as a paper boy at 12 years old. My mornings began before dawn, delivering the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette to over 100 homes, ensuring that my customers could enjoy their morning coffee with the latest news. The role was physically demanding; I had to retrieve bundles of newspapers from a corner drop-off, carefully fold and … [Read more...] about Viewpoint Issue 3, 2024: Harnessing the Power of Compounding: Captive Insurance Programs Counteract Inflation’s Bite