NAPL Assembling Industry Peer Groups Via Matchmaking Tool
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—June 21, 2011—The National Association for Printing Leadership (NAPL) is actively assembling industry peer groups by means of its Peer Group Clearinghouse Company Profile. The new online submission process makes it easy for company executives and managers to indicate their interest in joining NAPL-facilitated peer groups, where they can share ideas, experiences and best practices.
“Peer groups are a great resource, especially during a time of rapid change,” says NAPL President and Chief Executive Officer Joseph P. Truncale, Ph.D. “A peer group lets you make a connection with colleagues from around the country without worrying about revealing competitive information to someone in your market. These are people you can call on for advice and assistance any time—in fact, many members say that their peer group colleagues are among their most trusted industry resources.”
Experience has shown that self-directed peer groups tend to start off strong and then fade over time; peer groups have the greatest chance of success and longevity when they are managed by independent third parties that can provide outside consistent administration and group momentum. With its unparalleled industry information and contacts throughout the North American printing community, NAPL can structure, monitor, and facilitate peer groups that meet regularly, tackle real-world issues, and produce actionable outcomes for their participants.
“Unlike a self-directed peer group, an NAPL-facilitated group enables each member to participate fully in the discussions without worrying about group logistics such as making transportation and meeting arrangements or setting agendas,” says Truncale.