The findings, which reveal how leading companies are transforming with a purpose to drive innovation and growth, were discussed by distinguished panelists that included: Arianna Huffington, President & Editor-in-Chief, Huffington Post Media; Antony Jenkins, Group CEO, Barclays; Paul Polman, CEO, Unilever; Irene Rosenfeld, Chairman & CEO, Mondelez International; and Mark Weinberger, Global Chairman and CEO, EY. The event was held in collaboration with The B Team.
The research findings include an initial review of relevant literature and assembled case studies from global firms, as well as interviews with senior executives across industries and geographies worldwide. Some of the findings include:
Cheryl Grise, EY’s Global Advisory Strategy Leader, says: “Purpose and meaning have an important role as a strategic, transformational element in business today. We are proud to reveal phase 1 of our research with the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, at the World Economic Forum among such distinguished business leaders. We find in our work with clients and in our thought leadership that purpose-led transformation enhances organizational agility and does so in a way that increases innovation and drives sustainable growth for businesses.”
Andrew White, Associate Dean of Executive Education at Saïd Business School, says: “We have noticed from a number of conversations with CEOs and senior leaders that defining and implementing ‘purpose’ is becoming increasingly important to them. As companies acknowledge a broader set of stakeholders to whom they are accountable – ignoring this is not just an ethical issue – but one that has a deep impact on innovation and growth.”
The event also featured the official launch of the EY Beacon Institute, which will be dedicated to transforming business through the science of purpose. Leading the co-development of the institute with members will be Valerie Keller, EY’s Strategy Executive Director. Additionally, there was a private unveiling of EY global research with Harvard Business Review (HBR) Analytic Services. The research features a survey of 474 business executives and was conducted among the readers of HBR and EY clients. It will be fully available in later in 2015. Four top-line insights shared at the meeting included:
To access phase 1 of the Oxford research and top-line findings of the HBR Analytic Services research – and learn more about the EY Beacon Institute – please visit:
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https://www.sbs.ox.ac.uk/ideas-
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Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
