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Executive Development Conference

March 5-6, 2010
Phoenix Marriott Mesa
Mesa, Ariz.

Registration for the 2010 Executive Development Conference is not yet available.  Please contact PTDA at +1.312.516.2100 or ptda@ptda.org to be notified when more information is available.

Click here for highlights from the 2009 Executive Development Conference.

While some may be born leaders, many of us need guidance to lead our companies forward.  Give your company a competitive advantage in today's changing marketplace by transitioning key employees from tactical managers to strategic leaders.  The PTDA Executive Development Conference assists future leaders in developing the relationship-building skills they'll need to forge business partnerships based on trust and communication.

You've worked hard to recruit the best talent to your company.  Give your rising stars the tools they need to achieve greater levels of success and job satisfaction.  Workshops and networking opportunities during the Executive Development Conference all are designed to boost your key employees' confidence, stimulate creativity and make connections so important in today's competitive marketplace.

Who Should Attend

The PTDA Executive Development Conference is designed for those who are potential leaders in your company including:

District or regional managers

  • Sales managers
  • Distribution center managers
  • Operations managers
  • Product specialists
  • Vendor relations specialists
  • Branch managers

The Executive Development Conference is only open to employees of PTDA members. 

What You'll Learn

  • Understand the corporate drivers for distributors and manufacturers.
  • Explore the nature and dynamics of distributor/manufacturer relationships.
  • Leverage distributor/manufacturer relationships for maximum profitability.
  • Build and manage personal and professional relationships.
  • Discover the basics of effective business communication.
  • Choose the right form of communication for the situation.
  • Facilitate group discussions.

What You'll Get

  • Eleven hours of learning facilitated by an energetic and experienced distribution expert.
  • Conference handouts providing take-home value that can be immediately applied at work and at home.
  • Suggestions for follow-up study and implementation in your business.
  • Networking opportunities with conference participants and industry leaders as the PTDA board, council and committee meetings will be occurring concurrently.
  • Wednesday and Thursday evening dinners; Thursday and Friday breakfasts and lunches.

"PTDA's Executive Development Conference gave me tools I could take back to my company and apply to what I'm doing today.  I was also able to pass on to other members of the company some of the information we covered during the session.  The interactive and participatory nature of the sessions reinforced the concepts being presented and provided me with a chance to practice what was being discussed in a friendly atmosphere."

Gary McGraw
Regional Sales Manager
Jamaica Miniature Bearings

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2009 Executive Development Conference Highlights

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