POP into Excellence 2026 - Opening Session

June 15th @ 12pm central 

Design Under Pressure:
How Top Teams Deliver When It Counts

Behind every successful project is a team navigating tight timelines, shifting expectations, incomplete information, evolving client needs, and constant collaboration across roles. While every dealership experiences pressure, the strongest teams have learned how to work through it together—with better communication, clearer processes, and a shared understanding of what success looks like at every phase of a project. Just as importantly, high-performing teams don’t simply react to challenges as they arise—they anticipate them early, identify potential gaps before they escalate, and proactively create systems that keep projects moving forward.

During this opening panel discussion, sponsored by OFS, we bring together voices from across the dealership ecosystem to explore what really happens behind the scenes—from the initial sales conversation to design development, specification, ordering, installation, punch, and client follow-up. Rather than focusing on where projects fail, this discussion will highlight how strong teams create alignment across departments, navigate complexity together, and deliver a better experience for both clients and internal teams.