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Generational Strategist to Keynote FMA Annual
Conferences, Feb. 26-28, 2014, in Austin, Texas
Co-located events to focus on the next generation of manufacturing and advanced
high-strength metals
Get a glimpse into the future at
FMA’s annual meetings Feb. 26-28,
2014, at the Omni Barton Creek
Resort & Spa in Austin, Texas. Both
;e FABRICATOR®’s Leadership
Summit and 18th Annual Toll
Processing Conference will be very
forward-looking, featuring a keynote
presentation by learning strategist
Diane ;ielfoldt.
;ielfoldt, co-founder of the
Learning Cafe, will present strategies
for leading the multiple-generation
workforce. ;ielfoldt specializes in
resolving issues related to the four-generation workforce and helps organizations bridge the generation
gap at work. She has learned from the
age-diverse workforce by engaging
in primary research, analyzing secondary research, capturing trends,
teaching in organizations, and observing workplace behavior — to
build a strong knowledge base of the
four generations’ commonalities and
di;erences. Her thought-provoking
presentation will educate the audience on the importance of flexing
to meet the needs of a changing
workforce — and give practical ways
to do so.
“Manufacturing: ;e Next Gener-
ation” will be the focus of discussions
at ;e FABRICATOR’®s Leadership
Summit. Planned by executives of
progressive job shops, the conference
exists to invigorate metal fabricators
with an annual injection of knowl-
edge, skill development, inspiration,
and networking opportunities for the
advancement of the greater manu-
facturing community. Anchors of the
program are noncompetitive, peer-
to-peer roundtable discussions. Some
of the 2014 topics are: Employee
Engagement, Lean Manufacturing in
the Job Shop, Robotic Technology &
Automation, Sales & Marketing, and
Strategic Planning.
;e theme of the 2014 Toll Pro-
cessing Conference is “Advanced
High-Strength Metals — Ready or
Not, Here ;ey Come!” Participants
will hear about the progressively
stronger and lighter materials being
developed and get advice on how
best to prepare for the oncoming
processing challenges these new
metals will create. In addition, at-
tendees will gain steel and aluminum
market insight from industry experts
and world-class speakers.
Valuable networking time during
plant tours, golf tournaments, and
fun evening receptions round out the
events, making them “must attend”
for those working to move ahead in
today’s competitive market. Don’t
miss out on this exciting opportunity
to expand your network of profes-
sional contacts and strengthen exist-
ing business relationships. Make plans
now to participate in order to receive
the special FMA room rate ($199/
night) at the Barton Creek Resort and
take advantage of airfare deals. Plus,
save $200 on conference fees when
you sign up by Jan. 10, 2014!*
Additional details on the pro-
grams, registration, as well as spon-
sorships and exhibit opportunities
can be found at fmanet.org or by
calling 888-394-4362. ;
Not applicable with any other registration
discounts or promotional o;ers.
Diane ;ielfoldt, co-founder, the Learning Cafe,
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