The Graphic Communications Leadership Institute (GCLI) held their First Quarter Workshop of 2026, March 7 & 8, 2026 at Dscoop Edge Rockies 2026, at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Denver, Colorado.
Themed “Blaze Your Trail,” Dscoop Edge, a premier digital technology event, featured more than 30 educational sessions, a Solutions Showcase featuring HP Indigo digital presses, leading-edge applications, technology solutions from dozens of leading partners companies, and networking opportunities for industry professionals.
GCLI members had the opportunity to participate in the GCLI workshop and in Dscoop community programs through a special partnership between both organizations.
GCLI’s First Quarter Workshop focused on Operational Excellence, featuring high level processes designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness. Workshop leaders and co-founders Mike Philie and Joe Truncale shared key insights and techniques applied by industry leaders to drive revenue growth and client loyalty.
The Graphic Communications Leadership Institute (GCLI), a comprehensive leadership development program for rising industry professionals, consists of four quarterly workshops each year, each one focusing on core elements of business management and organizational leadership. The group meets at various locations including leading industry manufacturers/suppliers, some of the industry’s finest service providers, and at major industry events.
GCLI is a rigorous, cutting-edge leadership program designed to prepare the next generation of business leaders with a well-rounded foundation in leadership and managerial expertise while helping members develop a valuable peer network.
Now in its sixth year, GCLI was founded by Mike Philie (The Philie Group) and Joe Truncale (Alexander Joseph & Associates). Successfully launched in 2021, the Institute continues to grow as forward-looking organizations address the challenge of retaining talent by investing in the leadership development of their key people.
GCLI admissions are on a rolling basis, allowing participants to sign up in time for the next workshop which will take place June 18-19, 2026 at host company Hatteras in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.
To learn more about GCLI and to enroll, visit gcleadershipinstitute.com.
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