This article was published in the June 2017 edition of NTEA News.
Explore current and anticipated work truck industry dynamics at NTEA’s Executive Leadership Summit. Scheduled over one-and-a-half days (Tuesday, Oct. 24 and Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017), this annual event will be held at a new location — Chicago Marriott O’Hare in Chicago, Illinois. The 2017 Summit will confront real-world challenges facing companies in the work truck industry, with experts on hand to share practical solutions. Learn more at ntea.com/executivesummit.
Industry and market outlook
In Macroeconomic Trends and Projections Shaping the Commercial Vehicle Industry — presented by Steve Latin-Kasper, NTEA director of market data and research — get familiar with the economic developments expected in 2018. Learn about market factors that could dictate business activity across NAFTA and the work truck industry — and around the world.
An Outlook for the Work Truck Industry features the combined expertise of Latin-Kasper and Gary Meteer Sr., IHS Markit director of commercial vehicle solutions. Together, they will delve into market size and cab-type/weight class segmentation, giving a status update on primary work truck application markets and a vocational truck sales forecast.
Eli Lustgarten, president of ESL Consultants, will evaluate primary commercial vehicle application markets and explain how they interact with the U.S. economy at large. The Commercial Truck Application Market Forecast session will include vocational truck predictions by application market and for the industry overall.
Global and political dynamics
Exploring the Current State of U.S. Politics and the Possibilities Ahead offers an insider view of government activity in Washington, DC. Attendees will hear highlights from President Trump’s first year in office and expectations for the future. Rich Galen, columnist and political strategist for Mullings.com, will explain how these forces relate to your business and the work truck industry.
Workforce development
In Culturetopia — The Ultimate High-Performance Workplace, Jason Young, former senior-level manager at Southwest Airlines, will outline his solution for creating an organizational culture where employees thrive and achieve desired outcomes in the process. He discusses how to determine key factors affecting performance and translate that knowledge into results.
Cultivate the Truth Tellers: The Value of Candor in the Workplace and How to Make It Thrive underscores the importance of honesty in a healthy work environment.
Well-known leadership consultant Doug Cartland will explain how to ensure this trait is reflected among your employees.
In Invigorate Your Best, Don’t Pander to the Rest: How to Make Your Best Performers Flourish, Cartland will uncover the performance gap across employees and deliver a practical formula to inspire workers to reach their full potential — regardless of current output levels.
Strategic management
Servicetopia — The Ultimate Customer Service Experience describes an aligned corporate culture where staff function in harmony with the organizational mission and vision, continually striving to uphold those values. During this session, Young will share tips on how to encourage and foster this energy within your company.
Joe Paulsen, president of Pinnacle Business Solutions Inc. and former general manager of Truck Bodies and Equipment International Inc., will present Getting a Grip on Your Business. There’s no doubt entrepreneurs can run into unexpected difficulties; most struggle with issues surrounding lack of control, people, profit and growth. This session will equip attendees with tools to become more effective leaders.
NTEA Executive Director Steve Carey and Managing Director Doyle Sumrall will lead Responding to Change in a Dynamic Industry, highlighting recent Association research initiatives and findings from key partners. Enhance your ability to navigate market challenges and build solid tactical plans. This session will address issues common to NTEA member companies.
Financial planning
In Succession Planning: Don’t Risk Your Company’s Future, Plan for It, representatives from Plante Moran PLLC will review the best options for selling or shifting assets. They will explain how to customize succession plans to meet specific company needs, accounting for the many unique considerations. Attendees will get practical advice on how to groom future leaders.
To register:
- Visit ntea.com/executivesummit
- Fax completed registration form (available online) to 248-489-8590
- Call NTEA at 800-441-6832
Advance pricing ($399 members/$599 nonmembers) is available when registering by Friday, Oct. 6, 2017. After this date, rates increase to $499 members/$699 nonmembers.
Hotel information
Located near O’Hare International Airport and 15 miles from downtown, the Chicago Marriott O’Hare combines the distinguished atmosphere of a Marriott hotel with modern accommodations and innovative amenities. The recently renovated hotel represents a first-class landing with convenience, an established reputation and state-of-the-art technology.
A special NTEA group rate of $159 is available to all conference attendees. To receive this discount, make reservations by 5 p.m. CDT on Monday, Oct. 2, 2017. Visit ntea.com/executivesummit for online hotel reservations. Mention NTEA Executive Leadership Summit if booking by phone (773-693-4444).