PRODUCTION & OPERATIONS TRACK 2023
Mon-Thurs, November 6-9 | 12-12:45 pm
SESSION ONE: Monday, November 6
Creating Collegial Collaboration: Getting Things Done with People that Are Not You.
You'd get so much done in a day if it was just you - and yet organizations continue to be made up of imperfect people. How can Christian publishing professionals set up themselves and their teams to work together to put their best ideas into practice. Join Justin Paul Lawrence, a publishing executive and management trainer for a session teaching you practical tips to increase collaboration via attention to communication styles and clarify the way forward for your organization.
SESSION TWO: Tuesday, November 7
When Things Run Late: Best practices for Rescuing Publication Dates
In this session, the panelists will walk through common scenarios that can result in missing publication dates. They will share their experience on how to effectively plan, communicate and prioritize efforts to overcome production delays.
SESSION THREE: Wednesday, November 8
Supply Chain: Where Has the Industry Been and What Comes Next?
Supply Chain is top of mind for Production and Operations professionals across all segments, and the book industry is no exception. Join this session to learn about where the manufacturing supply chain has been, where it is now, and best practices for Publishers partnering with suppliers as we move into the future.
SESSION FOUR: Thursday, November 9
Leading Without a Title
There was a study done with thousands of people that gave some groundbreaking wisdom on how to be a good leader. The study found that 77% of what made a leader worth following came down to only two characteristics. If you don't have a leadership title, you're in luck. These two characteristics don't require you to have a title to develop them. Hampton Dortch will be sharing tips on learning to be a leader worth following in this session.
SESSION FIVE: Thursday, November 9 at 2 pm central
Production & Operation Professionals Meet-Up
Maximize one of the best take-aways of PubU: meeting others in your publishing role. Join other production and operation professionals in this networking session over Zoom, to connect and share over the week’s topics and more.
We thank the following companies for their support of the industry and this event:
PREMIUM
GENERAL
For more information on sponsoring this event, contact [email protected]