For over twelve years the PMA Young Achiever Award has been a successful industry event.
In 2011, following consultation with PMA Members Australia wide, it was decided to modify the program to make training available to a larger group of future industry leaders, with a wider eligibility for entrants. PMA Australia's first Future Leaders Program Workshops were successfully run in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane in late April and May 2011.
Fifty five Industry Future Leaders, from a variety of Retail, Wholesale, Professional Photography and Picture Framing businesses attended the Workshops, which were developed and run by PMA's long time training partner, The Friedman Group. The workshops focus on refining the Future Leaders communication skills, enhancing business development skills and developing world class practice strategies. The objective is to expose Future Leaders to training and techniques that will hopefully make them better employees for the entire industry, and in 2011 the feedback from businesses and attendees was very positive:
From Brett Peters, Peters Camera House, QLD:
"Eddie has given me a glowing report of the workshop and has certainly come back refreshed and full of great ideas. He says I have to wait, as some of the things will need to be implemented over time, but he is very excited"
From Matthew Paxton, Paxton's Camera Video Digital, NSW
"I would like to thank PMA for organising the training program "Future Leaders Workshop". I have to say I really enjoyed the day, the workshop was very motivating, I couldn't wait to get back to the shop and implement the ideas that I had picked up during the training. I have attended other training programs before and found the Friedman training to be far superior".
And from John Ralph, John Ralphs Camera House, NSW
"Both my attendees were enthusiastically motivated upon their return. David, as store manager, had been involved with Friedman about 5 years ago, but had not realised its use as a coaching and motivating tool. Since returning from the day, he has re-introduced the Friedman methods and set targets for all staff".
Another of John's Future Leaders, Claire, writes:
"The PMA Future Leaders Workshop held in Ryde was an extremely well run day, and a wonderful opportunity for all attendees. There was a great amount of enthusiasm from both trainers and participants, and I found having the diversity of retailers and suppliers was beneficial. The content covered was exceptionally helpful, and has opened my mind to new ways of thinking. This workshop has motivated and encouraged me to challenge myself on a daily basis in the workplace".
Thank You
PMA would like to thank the following organisations for their generous support for the 2012 Future leaders program -
Platinum Sponsors: Fujifilm, Teds Camera Stores, Photo Imaging Council (PIC)
Gold Sponsors:Olympus Imagaing Australia, APCI, C.R Kennedy & Co,
Silver Sponsors: Australian Photo Supplies
Bronze Sponsors: UR1
Without your generous support this program would not be possible.
Full details of venues and dates will follow in coming weeks.
Cheers
Peter Rose
