February 2018

Find Generation Next at The Work Truck Show ® 2018

By Generation Next Liaison Luci Pfaff, Director of Member Services, NTEA Believe it or not, The Work Truck Show 2018 is next week ... and through Generation Next, there are several opportunities for you to develop skills and knowledge to become leaders in this industry - as well as build relationships with your people. Here is a roundup. Take 5 Work Truck Show attendees who are new to the industry (less than 10 years of service) are invited to join us Tuesday, March 6 from 5-6 p.m. for an exclusive reception sponsored by Generation Next. Register to meet, network and talk shop with new-to-the-industry professionals. Know others interested in attending? Forward this link to others to join this opportunity or add their names to your registration. A full bar and light refreshments will be provided. Take5 will be located in the Wreck Room (room 139 of the Indiana Convention Center), a complimentary arcade filled with games from the past and present. Meet the Board of Governors Generation Next's Board of Governors will be at NTEA Booth 3401 on Wednesday, March 7 and Thursday, March 8 from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Stop by to meet the group and ask any questions about programs. Sessions Education is paramount to professional growth, and the Generation Next Board of Governors volunteers their time throughout the year to provide members with opportunities designed for new employees and company leaders at any level. Full story

Upcoming webinar

Thursday, April 26: Becoming a leader of character: 6 habits that make or break a leader a work and at home Learn the #1 reason leaders fail. The #1 reason leaders succeed. And the #1 reason people will follow a leader. Dave Anderson will explore the six habits that are 100 percent in everyone's control to become a leader of character, and outline specific steps for making these habits part of your life. Learn more.

Don't miss the Wreck Room at WTS18 Press pause and play in the Wreck Room arcade (located in room 139 at the Indiana Convention Center). Sponsored by Generation Next, this complimentary retro arcade will be filled with games from your past and present. Hours of operation: Tuesday, March 6: 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, March 7: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, March 8: 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, March 9: 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Planning on attending WTS18? You won't want to miss these special events Opening Reception - Don't miss the first major gathering of the industry for 2018. The opening reception will be held at JW Marriott Indianapolis on March 6. Learn more. President's Breakfast and Annual Meeting - Hear updates on NTEA initiatives and events, as well as the keynote address by General Michael Hayden, former director of the ICA and NSA, on Thursday, March 8. Learn more.

2018 Fleet Purchasing Outlook The Fleet Purchasing Outlook explores the commercial vehicle landscape and measures common acquisition incentives. This report showcases patterns that can help companies effectively navigate market fluctuations and understand vocational fleet motivations. The Outlook is free to NTEA members in print and digital formats. Learn more.

Recommend Generation Next Generation Next provides ongoing professional development opportunities to its members - employees of NTEA member companies who have less than 10 years' work truck industry experience. If you would like to recommend a colleague for membership, complete and return the  application. Or share our presentation with your colleagues.

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