Business Management

The People Part of Systems
June 16, 2023 at 10:38 am

Technology is only as good as the people behind it. Without a well-defined process, a new system will likely be seen as a useless layer of complexity for your team. Here are some tips to help get members on board when implementing new technology.

PRINTING United Alliance Announces Newest Release of iLEARNING+ Courses
June 7, 2023 at 11:29 am

PRINTING United Alliance announces the release of six new industry-leading online courses in its iLEARNING+ library. iLEARNING+ education covers the gamut of industry topics and segments for everyone, from entry-level industry workers to C-Suite professionals.

Pantone, PRINTING United Alliance Back GCSF Student Training Program
May 5, 2023 at 10:02 am

To support students learning digital design and prepress skills through GCSF, Pantone has donated 15 licenses for its Pantone Connect color design tool, and PRINTING United Alliance has contributed three iLEARNING+ courses and three Color Management Professional Certification courses.

Stan Prints Wipes the Slate Clean
May 5, 2023 at 9:45 am

After inheriting an in-plant with a bad reputation, Nic Webber has worked hard to build Stanislaus State’s in-plant back to prominence on his California campus.

PRINTING United Alliance Expands Free iLEARNING+ Access
April 21, 2023 at 10:21 am

PRINTING United Alliance has expanded free iLEARNING+ access for faculty and staff at Alliance member institutions. Expanded access highlights the Alliance’s longstanding commitment to workforce development and support for the next generation entering the industry.

Establish Boundaries for Staff
April 7, 2023 at 12:56 pm

As a manager, it can be tough to assert boundaries if you haven’t had the opportunity to learn and put certain skills into practice. This new blog features tips on how to set expectations, swiftly deal with problems, focus on performance, create metrics, and more.

Time to Rethink SWOT
April 7, 2023 at 12:02 pm

It's not uncommon to begin a strategy and planning session with a thorough assessment of the organization’s strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT analysis). But perhaps it's time to fine-tune how we assess our businesses in order to yield more successful strategies.

Five Steps for Overcoming Fear of the Unknown
March 8, 2023 at 9:17 am

Few in-plant managers are immune to the fear of the unknown. One strategy to overcome this fear is to take action, and the best action is to start researching and planning your next step. Here are five ways you can overcome this hesitation.

Customer Feedback as a Benchmark
February 22, 2023 at 9:21 am

One question I like to ask business leaders is this: “How do you gather, analyze and apply feedback from key stakeholder groups, specifically customers?” The most prominent answer is surprising.