Join precast production managers and supervisors for an exclusive event tailored to learn about the crucial elements that will foster a thriving plant environment.

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In today's industry, managers face the challenge of harmonizing diverse personalities, disciplines, regulations, and customer expectations. This summit provides a unique platform for PCI-Certified Plant managers to gain invaluable insights into best practices for assessing, establishing, and sustaining an exceptional workplace culture.

Through interactive sessions and discussions, attendees will explore real-world challenges and effective strategies for transforming these challenges into opportunities for fostering a positive plant culture. Attendees will be provided with a link to take the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode Instrument (TKI) assessment. We will use these results to help attendees understand how using different conflict management styles affects interpersonal and group dynamics, empowering them to choose the best approach for any situation.

Emphasizing the pivotal role of a supportive and collaborative workplace environment, managers will discover how investing in culture can enhance talent retention, boost productivity, and elevate safety standards.

Guiding our summit is a seasoned professional consultant with a proven track record in leadership and culture development, boasting four years of collaboration with PCI Headquarters.

WHY ATTEND? Participants will not only define what constitutes a strong plant culture but also leave with tangible action items to kick-start positive change within their own facilities post-summit. Along with an opportunity to connect with fellow PCI Managers.

Don't miss this opportunity to cultivate a workplace culture that sets your plant apart.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

• What: Exclusive event for PCI Certified Plant Managers
• Where: Rosemont, IL (Chicago O’Hare). All sessions will be held at The Westin O’Hare with a half day plant tour at Mid-States Concrete Industries plant.
• Objective: Equip managers with tools to assess, establish, and maintain an exceptional workplace culture
• Expert guidance: Led by a seasoned consultant with five years of PCI Headquarters collaboration.
• Collaborative learning: Share challenges and effective strategies with peers.
• Benefits: Enhanced talent retention, boosted productivity, elevated safety standards
• Who should attend: Plant managers, plant executives, project managers, and foreman responsible for managing groups of people.

AGENDA: The Production Mangers Summit will consist of 8 hours of facilitated discussion and learning along with a half-day plant tour. It includes a pre-event conflict management assessment. All sessions and activities are designed to help PCI-Certified plant managers uncover key initiatives and build awareness around how to create a collaborative and supportive plant culture and operation. Day 1 will be a half day classroom style, interactive discussion to be held at the host hotel. Day 2 will consist of a morning visit to Mid-States Concrete Industries followed by a half-day classroom discussion and group work sessions.

Topics

Tuesday, July 29, 2025

1:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Awareness and Collaboration
Will include interactive small group work sessions along with facilitated training and discussion.

• Defining what a good plant culture looks like
• Why is trust important and how to build it
• What is intentional communication and how to use it
• How to resolve conflict effectively
• How to develop a plant specific “Best Fit Culture” document

• Review, observations, opportunities, and thoughts
• How to assess your current plant culture and establish a path forward
• Identifying current plant culture gaps and impact opportunities
• Your role in developing a plant culture aligned with your customer expectations

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Alignment and Action
Will include interactive small group work sessions along with facilitated training and discussion with the goal of developing a plant specific action plan centered on your plant’s culture.

• Review, observations, opportunities, and thoughts
• How to assess your current plant culture and establish a path forward
• Identifying current plant culture gaps and impact opportunities
• Your role in developing a plant culture aligned with your customer expectations
• Panel discussion and summary

LEADERSHIP SUMMIT ATTENDEE PRE-WORK. Prior to attending the Summit, we would like for you to complete an online Myers-Briggs TKI assessment. During the summit, you will be receiving your personalize Myers-Briggs TKI results which will be presented to you by our facilitator and Certified Myers-Briggs Practitioner, Kevin Martlage. To complete this part of the pre-work, you will receive a link in the event specific confirmation (not the generic "order" confirmation). You will be asked to create a quick user profile within the Myers-Briggs Elevate System. Once your profile has been created it will walk you through a series of questions which will take you approximately 10-15 minutes to complete. Once completed, your results will be collected by our facilitator and provided to you at the Summit.

Hotel

You must make your own hotel reservation separate from your conference registration. Book your group rate for PCI Production Manager Summit July. The PCI Group rate is available until Monday, July 7, 2025. To book via phone, please call Reservations Toll Free Number (888) 236-2427 and mention “PCI Production Manager Summit.”

Rates: $209.00 + applicable state and local taxes
Check in: 3:00 pm       Check out: Noon

Parking: Hotel offers $26. discounted self-parking per night for PCI attendees.
Airport Information: O’Hare International Airport – 2 miles. Complimentary Airport Shuttle Round Trip daily from 5:00am – 1:40am. The shuttle departs every 20 minutes at the top of each hour.

Ride our free hotel shuttle from nearby O'Hare Airport and find the best of Chicago at your doorstep. Take the short walk from our hotel to the Blue Line L train to get to the city or Parkway Bank Park, Allstate Arena or the Fashion Outlets of Chicago easily throughout your stay. At our newly renovated hotel, find your fresh food essentials at our Benchmark Gastropub serving healthy American cuisine and Starbucks bold beverages. Complimentary 24 – Hour Fitness Center, Complimentary Airport Shuttle Roundtrip. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Cancellation Policy 3 days prior to arrival date.

Registration

*Contact PCI Sales to secure your tabletop of sponsorship and receive promo code for one free registration.

CANCELLATIONS, REFUNDS, AND SUBSTITUTIONS. All registration cancellations received in writing by July 1, 2025, will be fully refunded, minus a $50 administrative fee. Due to financial obligations to the venue, no refunds will be issued after this date. Substitutions may be made at any time without penalty. Submit all requests to PCI Events.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT. All registrants are required to electronically sign a Waiver of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement to attend the plant tour. Those who opt out of signing the document will not be permitted to attend the plant tour.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. View our Sponsorship Opportunities. To secure a tabletop exhibit or sponsorship opportunity, contact PCI Sales.

QUESTIONS. For registration questions or assistance in registering, contact PCI Events.

Don't see an employee on your company roster? Contact your PCI Company Administrator to add them to the company roster. If you don't know your company admin, search for them on the PCI Resources page. Note: An overnight refresh of the system is required before newly added employees will appear on the company roster. You will be able to register them the next day.