The future of your organization depends on the leaders you're developing today.
Across the printing and graphic communications industry, talented employees are stepping into leadership roles because they excel at what they do. But technical expertise alone doesn't always prepare someone to manage people, navigate difficult decisions, build accountability, or lead an organization through change.
That's why Graphic Media Alliance, in partnership with the Center for Great Work Performance (CGWP), developed the Emerging Leaders Academy.
And on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, we're offering a special opportunity to experience the complete five-session program in one convenient day!
Five Sessions. One Day. Skills That Last a Career.
This full-day experience will bring together the essential lessons from the 2026 Emerging Leaders Academy through guided reviews of recorded presentations, supporting materials, and live questions and answers facilitated by GMA and CGWP.
Participants will explore five critical areas of leadership development:
Session 1: Foundations of Great Leadership Performance
Build the mindset, accountability, trust, and communication skills needed to transition from individual contributor to effective leader.
Session 2: WorkforceSUCCESS®: Recruit, Retain, Reward
Learn how to engage employees, strengthen workplace culture, improve retention, and develop a stronger talent pipeline.
Session 3: Developing Leaders at Every Level
Explore coaching, delegation, succession planning, and the importance of developing leadership capabilities throughout your organization.
Session 4: Performance Analytics for Leaders
Discover how to measure what matters, connect employee performance to business outcomes, and make more informed leadership decisions.
Session 5: Navigating Change & Future Leadership Models
Develop the confidence and adaptability to lead through uncertainty, respond to evolving workforce expectations, and prepare your organization for the future.
More Than a Day of Training. A Resource for Years to Come.
One of the most valuable components of the Emerging Leaders Academy is the ELA Field Resource Guide and Training Manual.
Each participant will receive this comprehensive resource, designed to reinforce the lessons learned throughout the Academy and serve as a practical reference long after the program concludes.
As new challenges arise, opportunities emerge, or leadership responsibilities expand, participants will have a resource they can return to for guidance, fresh perspectives, and proven leadership practices.
Our goal isn't simply to provide a day of education. It's to equip participants with tools they can continue using as they develop throughout their careers.
Invest in Emerging Leaders AND Experienced Leadership
While this program is designed to help prepare the next generation of leaders, the lessons are equally valuable for experienced managers, supervisors, and senior executives.
Leadership expectations continue to evolve. Strengthening communication, developing talent, improving accountability, and navigating change are responsibilities shared at every level.
The Emerging Leaders Academy provides an opportunity to establish a common leadership language, align expectations, and build stronger teams throughout your organization.
Join Us December 15, In Person or Virtually!
To make participation convenient for organizations across Ohio, Michigan, Northern Kentucky, and beyond, we're offering two attendance options.
Date: Tuesday, December 15, 2026
In Person: Graphic Media Alliance Corporate Offices, Westerville, Ohio
Virtual: Live participation via Zoom
Program: Full-Day Emerging Leaders Academy, featuring all five leadership sessions
Included: ELA Field Resource Guide and Training Manual
Your Future Leaders Are Worth the Investment!
Whether you're preparing an employee for their first supervisory position, developing your next department manager, or strengthening the skills of your existing leadership team, this is an opportunity to invest in the people who will shape your organization's future.
Don't wait until someone is promoted to begin preparing them for leadership.
Save the date and register your employees today!
Emerging Leaders Academy | Continuity. Capability. Confidence.
Developing stronger leaders today for a stronger printing industry tomorrow.