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Catch the highlights from this year's PACK EXPO Las Vegas speaker, Manjit Minhas. Hear tips and tricks for women in the workplace, negotiation, mentorship, and more! 

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Digital communication is vital in today’s industry. Join the PPWLN Learning Circle on April 25 and unlock the secrets to effective digital communication with industry experts.

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The Packaging & Processing Women's Leadership Network serves to recruit, retain and advance women's careers in packaging and processing. We do this through online and in-person events, information-sharing and networking. Join the Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network group on LinkedIn to connect with peers and learn about upcoming events.

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Communication Webinar April 25th
NEW! PPWLN Learning Circle: Communications Webinar

PPWLN is thrilled to introduce the first PPWLN Learning Circle: Communications for 2024. Join the discussion on April 25 at 2:00 p.m. and hear tips and strategies to empower you with insights to navigate the complexities of communication in today’s electronic age. Join PPWLN Leader Joyce Longfield, Principal of HPP Applications, Good Foods Group, LLC, alongside Heather Whelpley, an award-winning author and leadership consultant, as we dive into effective strategies for overcoming communication hurdles.

New! Latin America Chapter

The Packaging & Processing Women's Leadership Network now has a Latin America chapter which serves to inspire, recruit, retain and advance women's careers in packaging and processing.

We do this through online and in-person events, information-sharing and networking.

Join us through our webinar series and see you at our KEYNOTE during EXPO PACK México 2024.

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RESOURCE

women in packaging and processingTo demonstrate how far modern manufacturing has come and the need for diversity in the industry, PMMI’s Packaging & Processing Women’s Leadership Network (PPWLN) has an ongoing program in place that connects multiple generations of women currently in the industry or interested in learning more.

Now, PPWLN and the OpX Leadership Network have teamed up to deliver an easy to access digital resource that outlines five core characteristics that will help women navigate a career in manufacturing. In the following pages you will hear from subject matter experts in the areas of business acumen, negotiation, communication, emotional intelligence, and networking. You will also be inspired by the stories of women leaders who reflect on their personal experiences, offering advice to others entering the manufacturing and packaging industries.

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Unpacked Pod

Sealing the Deal: Unwrapping the Art of Negotiation

In this episode we delve into the crucial topic of negotiation. Negotiation is a skill that holds significant importance in career development, yet it's not always innate for many individuals. The question we're exploring today is: Can negotiation be learned?