IT continues to command enormous budgets, and the figures are only rising, according to Gartner. Enterprises in the banking and finance industry allocate 6.5% of revenue toward IT, and software and Internet companies spend nearly 7% of revenue on tech. And according to a recent SIM IT Trends Study, nearly 65% of U.S. organizations reported an increase in IT budgets in 2014.
CEOs can play a key role in the quality of their organization’s products and services, yet only 60% of respondents to a new ASQ survey say their leaders unequivocally support the quality vision and values—key components of a successful quality culture.
Every CEO knows they must have mobile-specific security policies to reduce security risks, particularly among those who bring their own devices to work; but how many CEOs are spearheading the direction of those policies, or even understand what their company’s policies are?
According to IBM, there are no more static or predictable patterns in business. Continuous change is the new norm. To stay relevant in a fast-changing world, business leaders must continually change and innovate as well.
Electrolux said Wednesday the CEO of its Charlotte-based North American division has resigned, and the appliance maker announced it expects the unit to incur a first-quarter loss as it works to meet tighter energy standards.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
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.
