The Graphic Communications Leadership Institute (GCLI) held their first quarterly workshop of 2024, March 6-7, in Alpharetta, Georgia where GCLI members toured HP’s Graphic Experience Center. There they saw the power of the HP industrial portfolio, including the unique HP Indigo Digital Presses and the HP PageWide Inkjet Web Press. They also heard presentations by HP executives focused on innovative technologies designed to better address clients’ ever expanding graphic communications options.
The afternoon workshop focused on Financial Management & Analysis. Each member received a custom designed workbook focusing on basic finance for non-financial managers with examples specific to the printing and graphic communications industry.
The second quarter GCLI workshop is scheduled for May, 21-23, 2024, and will feature a visit to Vivid Impact’s new facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Vivid is a fast growing, multi-faceted marketing, and technology organization, and has recently expanded beyond their main headquarters in Louisville, Kentucky. Members will view first-hand Vivid’s proprietary technology applications which enable their key clients to better manage their product and service merchandising, marketing, and business operations.
Founded in 2021, The Graphic Communications Leadership Institute (GCLI), a comprehensive three-year program for rising industry professionals, consists of four quarterly workshops, each one focusing on core elements of business management and organizational leadership. The group meets at various locations including leading industry manufacturers/suppliers and at some of the industry’s finest service providers.
GCLI is a rigorous, cutting-edge leadership development program specifically designed to prepare the next generation of business leaders with a well-rounded foundation in leadership and managerial expertise while developing a valuable peer network.
Now entering its fourth year, the Institute continues to grow as forward-looking organizations address the challenge of retaining talent by investing in the leadership development of their key people.
GCLI admissions are on a rolling basis, allowing participants to enroll at any time during the year.
To learn more about GCLI visit gcleadershipinstitute.com.