Center For Growing Talent By Pma Inc

Programs: The women's fresh perspectives conference is developed specifically for women in the produce and floral industry regardless of their career stage, with a mission to cultivate women's potential. The conference sessions sharpen participants' business acumen and further develop their leadership potential so they may advance their careers and bring additional value to their companies and organizations.

the emerging leaders experience is designed to prepare high potential leaders to embrace increasing levels of responsibility and ready them for the challenges and the opportunities that will accompany future leadership roles. The program begins with a preparatory finance webinar, and then is followed by a three-day, face-to-face component on the thunderbird campus in glendale, arizona, where selected participants will:- access to some of the most elite business minds and industry leaders- hone cross-functional skills through real-world simulations, case studies, group exercises and discussions- network with peers from across the supply chain- examine business practices through a global lens- gain strategic thinking skills necessary to become a more effective leader in current and future rolesthe program concludes on the one of the most important platforms for understanding and connecting with the global fresh produce supply chain: pma's fresh summit international convention & exposition. While at fresh summit, the class reconvenes for a capstone course, attends important networking receptions, and participates in a graduation ceremony, with recognition during a fresh summit general session.

executive leadership forum - this highly rated 2 1/2 day educational event brings produce business leaders from all segments of the supply chain together for a time of idea exchanging, peer-to-peer mentoring, relationship building and big picture business strategizing. The intimate environment lends itself to a pressure free professional growth experience where participants can be reenergized with a fresh business perspective. This exclusive event with only 75 registrations available includes four innovative and interactive educational sessions with highly regarded business leaders, academia and subject matter experts.