Twenty-two delegates from the Sheet Plant Association’s (SPA) Emerging Leaders Programme gathered at Sheard Packaging for the third module of the industry’s leadership development programme.
The module, “Managing and Building Teams”, focused on developing the skills and behaviours needed to lead, motivate and support high-performing teams in the corrugated packaging sector. Delegates took part in interactive learning sessions and discussions exploring leadership and team development challenges.
Members of the Sheard Packaging leadership team – Roger Whittaker, Lee Shackleton and Dave Hainsworth – joined the programme to deliver a ‘How I Got To Here’ (HIGTH) session, sharing insights from their leadership experiences. The session covered leadership, decision-making and personal development, prompting discussion among participants.
The SPA Emerging Leaders Programme is a two-year initiative for professionals working in the corrugated packaging industry. It combines structured learning modules, industry visits, individual projects, HIGTH sessions and networking opportunities aimed at developing leadership, management, commercial and interpersonal skills.
SPA said the Emerging Leaders Programme continues to go from strength to strength, bringing together talented individuals from across the corrugated sector and equipping them with the skills, confidence and industry knowledge needed to become the leaders of tomorrow.
