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10/14/2024
032. Retention Mastery: Breakthrough Strategies to Keep Your Best People (afternoon)
Instructor: Lisa Ryan
Level of Complexity: Foundational/Intermediate
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Retaining top talent is crucial for any organization’s success, especially in the distribution industry, where skilled employees are in high demand. This session provides a fresh perspective on employee retention by exploring breakthrough strategies that go beyond the standard practices.
Attendees will gain insights into developing compelling employee value propositions, creating a culture of continuous recognition, and aligning growth opportunities with employee aspirations. By focusing on these innovative approaches, this session equips leaders with the tools they need to build a loyal, engaged, and high-performing team that drives long-term success.
Learning Objectives:
- Develop a Unique Employee Value Proposition: Learn how to craft and communicate an employee value proposition that differentiates your organization from competitors, making it a magnet for top talent.
- Implement Continuous Recognition Programs: Discover the importance of consistent, meaningful recognition and how to create programs that reinforce positive behaviors and boost employee morale.
- Align Growth Opportunities with Aspirations: Understand how to identify and align employees’ career goals with your organization’s needs, creating a win-win scenario that fosters loyalty and long-term commitment.
- Apply Innovative Retention Techniques: Explore cutting-edge retention strategies tailored for the distribution industry, including flexible work arrangements, personalized development plans, and proactive engagement practices that help retain top talent.
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Strategic Pricing For Distributors: Tools and Rules for Building Higher Margins
Brent Grover
Experience shows that most distributors are leaving at least two percentage points of gross trading margin on the table. This translates into 2% of total sales. Many companies can ultimately achieve more. The improvement is attainable fairly quickly and has proven to be sustainable. Two percent is the difference between mediocre profit results and stellar performance!