CEO Confidence Index: Brace for Recession?
Chief Executive’s latest polling of U.S. CEOs finds optimism for growth in 2024 declining sharply, as recession forecasts mount.
Chief Executive’s latest polling of U.S. CEOs finds optimism for growth in 2024 declining sharply, as recession forecasts mount.
Latest survey data from Chief Executive shows recession fears returning among CEOs amid slowing demand and persistent inflation.
America’s CEOs are anticipating good business conditions to continue into next year—though many are starting to see signs of slowing.
Chief Executive’s July reading of CEO confidence finds America’s chiefs growing concerned over a renewed slump in demand, driven by persistently high interest rates.
The last time the index was this high was March of 2022, amid growing hopes the Covid recovery would put business back on track.
Chief Executive’s latest poll of CEO sentiment shows economic concerns finally catching up to America’s chiefs, as an increasing number now expect demand to slow and affect their bottom line in the months ahead.
Just-released survey data from Chief Executive’s annual Financial Benchmarks Report shows revenue gains at more U.S. companies in 2022 than in recent years. Expect the trend to continue, CEOs say.
New data shows America’s CEOs are growing increasingly divided on the trajectory of the economy and what that will mean for business.
A new poll of more than 150 U.S. CEOs shows a growing number of companies abandoning hybrid and remote work despite benefits to employees, as collaboration, culture and innovation challenges persist.
After surging in August on a wave of optimism, Chief Executive’s CEO Confidence Index has been receding for the past two months, as CEOs look for clear signs ahead.
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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.