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DATE: Wednesday, April 28, 2027
TIME: 12:00 – 1:00 PM
LOCATION: Virtual | Zoom
Topic
Stepping Outside Your Comfort Zone: Embracing Different Cultures
and Generations
Summary & Learning Objectives
The most meaningful growth often begins just outside our comfort zone. In this session, participants will explore how engaging with people from different cultural backgrounds and generations can broaden perspectives, strengthen relationships, and unlock new opportunities for leadership and innovation. Attendees will leave with valuable insights and practical approaches for fostering inclusion, building stronger connections, and thriving in diverse environments.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the impact of cultural and generational differences on workplace communication, collaboration, and leadership effectiveness.
- Apply strategies to build stronger relationships and foster inclusion when working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and age groups.
- Identify opportunities to expand personal and professional growth by stepping outside comfort zones and embracing diverse perspectives in decision-making and team environments.
Featured Speaker
Melanie Tekath
Vice President, Controller & Finance Head at Ahlstrom,
FP&A Trends Author, Speaker and Chair of FEI DIG
Eastern Wisconsin
Biography
Melanie Tekath is Vice President, Controller, & Finance Head for Ahlstrom’s Food & Consumer Packaging division, where she leads financial planning and analysis, controlling, governance, and business performance management. She has nearly two decades of experience in global manufacturing, with finance leadership roles across North America and Europe.
Melanie’s experience includes building shared service organizations, supporting major acquisitions, and improving business performance. She is interested in translating financial data into practical business decisions and helping leaders turn strategy into action.
Her professional interests include FP&A, finance transformation, and leadership development. She also serves on the Board of FEI Eastern Wisconsin, the NWTC Accounting Advisory Committee, mentors emerging leaders through Women in Manufacturing, and speaks to university students about finance and leadership careers.
CPE Credit
This event is eligible for 1.0 CPE credit.
Participants must attend the entire virtual event from 12:00 - 1:00 PM and complete the polling questions to receive credit.
Registrations, Cancellations, or Questions?
Michelle Weiss
920.750.9110
michelle@mwcommunications.org
Register and send cancellations by noon on 4/26/27.