Technically Brilliant is Not Always the Best Manager
Profits are the result of excellent team management. Print tech and related systems are critical, but long-term success depends on leaders who can understand, develop, and manage their teams. Yet managers are often chosen for technical talent, not people skills. This article helps refocus the manager selection process.

Difficult Discussions to Maximize Performance
Many managers resist having corrective discussions with promising employees. Management cowardice can deprive promising employees of the guidance they need to grow to their full potential. This article reviews Steve Job’s use of strategic feedback, “pushing talented people to improve". Read on and let us know if you have other ideas.

Printer2Printer: Is Inkjet Killing Offset and Flexo?
Analog printing remains important for high-run projects. However, as run lengths continue to shrink, digital printing is often the better option. It’s not just a choice between technologies but a transition to an analog/digital hybrid. Do you agree? For this print company’s insights into the state of inkjet and analog in 2026, read on.

Printers4Printers: Let's Help Shawn Succeed
Shawn Hevel, who supported print during his career as an XMPie programmer, lives with Ataxia. Ataxia affects his balance, speech, and fine motor skills. Let’s take this opportunity to support one of our own by donating to Shawn’s 2026 Atlanta Walk n' Roll to raise money for the National Ataxia Foundation. Learn more.

Harald Grumser
In Memoriam: Harald Grumser, former CEO of Compart. >>>

Steve Powers
Steve Powers, whom many know from his time at HP, has been appointed the President of US Sales and Service at Konica Minolta. >>>

Robert Shibata
Robert Shibata, formerly at rf IDEAS, is now at Kyocera as their Product Marketing Manager. >>>

Justin Green
Justin Green, previously with HP, has joined Koenig & Bauer as the Sales Director for Digital & Webfed. >>>

Tom Boyle
Tom Boyle, formerly with Heeter, has joined Direct One as President of its Services Division. >>>