Emerging Leaders Network (for Young Professionals)
The AMBA Emerging Leaders Network is a group that brings together 40(ish)-and-under innovative, creative and dedicated young professionals from across all AMBA member companies. These up-and-coming young professionals come from all over the country and all areas of business.
All Emerging Leaders events and learning and growth opportunities are held exclusively for young professionals in the mold building industry. Future events will focus on networking, leadership skills, benchmarking and creating important, lasting connections in the AMBA association.
Areas of Focus
To represent all of its members - those in current leadership positions, others advancing in their field and the many members interested in specific technical knowledge - event and connection opportunities vary in scope throughout the year.
Examples of topics and areas of knowledge that may be explored by this group include:
- 5S System - The Visual Workplace
- Conflict Resolution
- Continuous Improvement
- Communication Strategies and Techniques
- Leadership and professional development
- Lean culture and change management
- Problem-solving strategiesMentorships
- Risk Management
- Root cause analysis
- Team Facilitation
Upcoming Opportunities
Every year, the AMBA Emerging Leaders Network offers a variety of leadership and connection opportunities, including its annual in-person pre-conference session at the AMBA Conference, bi-annual Leadership Retreats, virtual learning opportunities and more. See what's coming at AMBA.org/Events.
For more information, please contact Rachael Pfenninger at rpfenninger@amba.org.
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As an AMBA Emerging Leader, you have the opportunity to drive what programming is offered by the Network each year - and that voice is amplified when you join either the national AMBA Emerging Leaders Advisory Board or participate in conversations with advisory board members on programming. Currently, the Network is recruiting interested mold manufacturing members! By expressing your interest in the Advisory Board or upcoming Emerging Leaders programming, you'll have the chance to grow as a leader, develop personal connections with up-and-coming leaders in mold manufacturing and drive the progress of the industry forward. For more information and to join, email Rachael Pfenninger at rpfenninger@amba.org. |
Join the AMBA Emerging Leaders Network Today!
By officially "joining" the AMBA Emerging Leaders Network, you'll have the opportunity to stay in-the-know regarding upcoming connection and event opportunities throughout the year. There is no cost to become a Network member.
Members of AMBA's Emerging Leaders Network:
- Participate in networking, leadership and development opportunities
- Have the opportunity to sit on a committee
- Gain access to industry mentors
- Experience an exclusive pre-conference session at the annual AMBA conference and additional plant tour opportunities
- Network with and grow alongside other like-minded young professionals
Structure:
The AMBA's Emerging Leaders Network will be led by an executive committee, comprised of young professionals in the mold building industry. Executive committee meetings are held quarterly at either in-person events or virtual conference calls. Committees will be formed on an as-needed basis and may contain an unlimited number of members. Interested in joining the Emerging Leaders board? Let us know when you fill out your join application or email your interest to Rachael Pfenninger at rpfenninger@amba.org.
Joining:
Membership is open to any young professional from a current AMBA member company pursuing leadership development that is interested in AMBA's mission of uniting individuals and companies, understanding and sharing best practices, networking and building relationships and furthering the plastics industry. Applicants must belong to an AMBA member company.
Stay in-the-know on upcoming events and opportunities by completing the online interest form below.
If you have additional questions, reach out to Rachael Pfenninger at rpfenninger@amba.org.
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