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INTRODUCING: CCAI’s EDGE Leadership Training Program Lead Confidently. Finish Strong.
Strong leadership in any industry doesn’t happen by accident. In today’s industrial finishing and manufacturing environment, supervisors and emerging leaders are expected to manage people, solve problems, and keep operations running efficiently - often without formal leadership training.
CCAI’s EDGE Leadership Training Program was created to close that gap. Designed exclusively for CCAI’s members, EDGE (Empower • Develop • Grow • Excel) is a structured leadership development experience that equips participants with the skills needed to lead teams effectively, communicate clearly, and drive real improvements back at their facility. The program combines expert‑led workshops, peer learning, and practical leadership planning to ensure learning translates into action. CLICK HERE to view the EDGE Informational Video.
What Participants Gain EDGE focuses on the leadership challenges faced every day, including: - Building high‑performing, accountable teams
- Improving communication and decision‑making
- Developing emotional intelligence and leadership presence
- Turning leadership concepts into measurable operational improvements
Participants leave with practical tools, a clear Leadership Development Plan, and greater confidence in their ability to lead people—not just processes.
Why Companies Invest in EDGE Executives, managers, supervisors, and frontline leaders have a direct impact on employee retention, productivity, and workplace culture. When leaders struggle, teams struggle. EDGE helps companies: - Strengthen retention by developing leaders employees want to work for
- Improve consistency, communication, and execution with the company
- Build a pipeline of capable future leaders from within
Who Will Benefit from Participating in the EDGE Program - Operational leads
- Production managers
- Sales managers
- Emerging leaders
- Line supervisors
- Anyone ready to elevate team performance and drive measurable improvements back at their company
Program Structure The EDGE program requires participants to attend four sessions throughout the course of a year. July 14 - 15, 2026 Grand Rapids, MI Building High Performance Teams & Building a Personal Life Plan
Each team member will learn the keys to building a high performing team, create and drive a team with purpose, how to debrief any project for improvement and how to manage task saturation. They will also l learn 4 components with 4 elements each that drive quality of life both professionally and personally. Each team member will build out their own life plan including goals, priorities, obstacles and actions steps for success.
November 4 - 5, 2026 South Bend, IN Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace & the Keys to Networking, Budgeting & Time Management
This session starts with the team learning how to put priority on the team over individuals, the four core traits of leaders who build followings, how to lead with humility and empathy, how to deal with difficult personalities and how to unify and lead a diverse group of personalities. Each participant will introduce their company to the team. Then, exercises will focus on networking, budgeting and time management skills. Brookfield, WI (Milwaukee area) Being a High Performance Leader & Connecting Personal Life with Professional Fulfillment
In this session, the team will learn the keys to building their own leadership style that maximizes success to being a high performing leader. This includes learning how to focus on a mission that is aligned with company goals and maximizing efficiencies. They will learn how to their Leadership Development Plan, which they will present to their team in session 4. During this session the team will engage in roundtable discussions that focus on key operational issues and on progress being made reaching their personal goals that drive their quality of life. Graduation Session 4
CCAI’s 2027 Annual Meeting Annual Meeting date & location announced soon High Performing Leadership That Impacts Your Company
During this final session, each team member will share their Leadership Development Plan that sets their goals, aspirations and action steps for growth as a leader. The team will build out a future picture of strategy for growth under a basic set of assumptions to carry back to their companies. This session will close with a graduation ceremony.
Company Investment EDGE is an investment in people that delivers long‑term value—stronger teams, more engaged employees, and leaders prepared to guide your organization forward. The registration fee is $3,995 per person and space is very limited. Registrants are responsible for their own hotel and travel and are required to attend all 4 sessions.
SUPPORT CCAI’s EDGE Leadership Training Program
CCAI's EDGE (Empower • Develop • Grow • Excel) Leadership Training Program has been created to equip participants with the skills needed to lead teams effectively, communicate clearly, and drive real improvements back at their facility. The program combines plant tours, expert‑led workshops, peer learning, and practical leadership planning to ensure learning translates into action.
Support the next generation of Finishing Leaders by becoming a sponsor of the 2026-2027 EDGE Leadership Training Program. CLICK HERE to view the EDGE Sponsorship Flyer. Sponsorships include: - $750 off one registration for the 2026 – 2027 EDGE program
- Logo on all EDGE program promotion on CCAI’s website and in print for a full year.
- Logo on Sponsor slide at all for events
- Logo in the printed materials for all participants
- One ticket to the graduation luncheon at the 2027 Annual Meeting
Sponsorship cost: $4,000 Sponsorships are exclusively available to CCAI Corporate Members. CLICK HERE to become a sponsor!
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