By Ashley Reyes
Young professionals in the aftermarket industry will have two unique opportunities to invest in their career growth through the SEMA Future Leaders Network (FLN) Professional Development Program (PDP), taking place this May at the SEMA Garage in Detroit, Michigan.
In partnership with Dale Carnegie Training, the PDP will include a course on individual communication development (May 5-6) and a course on team leadership development (May 7-9). Both courses are tailored to help young aftermarket professionals gain the attitudes and skills to take their performance to the next level.
Below are five reasons to apply for the PDP according to past participants:
1. Immediate Return on Investment
"Only a few days after the program, I started to see the difference it has made in me and improving communication with my team." -- Jonny Wood, Yakima Products, Inc.
2. Interactive and Engaging Lessons
"The instructors instilled excitement within the group with their teaching style, which in turn allowed all of us to be extremely open and vocal about our experiences." -- Kia Aghai, WARN Industries
3. Quality Peer-to-Peer Connections
"The training helped me see that I am not alone in my worries and concerns. I now have a group of people who I can rely on and bounce ideas off of when I run into hard times or challenges." -- Andrew Hodgson, Timbren Industries
4. Solutions to Career Challenges
"I learned a lot of different strategies on how to motivate my sales reps and move forward with my business." -- Dan LaRou, Chrome Enhancements/LKQ
5. Broader Perspective
"The FLN PDP provided me with insight and knowledge I am unable to receive in regular training at my job." -- Ryan Ehlers, Diode Dynamics.
Dale Carnegie has more than 100 years of proven success in helping thousands of organizations and millions of people create positive change and successful growth. This year's PDP will be led by Dale Carnegie Master Trainer Brett Campbell, who for the past four years has been praised by past participants for his energetic and impactful teaching approach.
This PDP is exclusive to FLN members and is available at a discounted rate off the standard Dale Carnegie Training fee. Learn more about each course and apply for one, or both, at sema.org/fln-pdp.
Contact FLN Council Director Denise Waddingham at DeniseLW@sema.org with any questions.