Takeaways From Dismissal Of Lawsuit Against Starbucks’ Diversity Policies
Although this case was dismissed, boards should expect additional challenges to their diversity policies through the courts in the future. Here’s what you need to know.
Although this case was dismissed, boards should expect additional challenges to their diversity policies through the courts in the future. Here’s what you need to know.
HanesBrands might have avoided having shareholders publicly broadcasting why they believe the board is lacking. Your board still has time.
To avoid similar shareholder proposals that can have a material effect on the bottom line, management and boards should consider the following.
A few things to consider as interest rates reach their peak—and stay there for longer than many expect.
Directors need to feel that what’s best for investors is decided on the merits of actual ideas, not personal alliances to the CEO. Sometimes that’s more difficult than it appears.
Lack of oversight can sink a company and ruin careers. How prepared is your board to deal with evolving risks in your industry?
Three steps boards and management can take now to avoid similar shareholder proposal challenges.
The impact of former CEO McMahon’s return on WWE’s stock price demonstrates why board composition matters.
Microsoft’s data breach was more proof, if any was needed, that no company is invulnerable to attack. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, here are four steps boards can take to get closer to the best solution for their firm.
CBM’s 18th annual gathering of directors yielded solutions from veterans of corporate governance.
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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.