Executive Teams: Turning Strategy Into Execution
Translating plans into actions can be difficult, and that reality has led to widely recognized research into how companies are affected by this strategy-to-execution gap.
Translating plans into actions can be difficult, and that reality has led to widely recognized research into how companies are affected by this strategy-to-execution gap.
Research shows that the ability to manage conflicting tensions—as opposed to seeking cohesion—is the most predictive of top-team performance.
Dirk Van de Put, the CEO of McCain Foods, assumes the role of CEO of Mondelez this month.
Steve Cahillane moved into the corner office at Kellogg’s of “Battle Creek” on Oct. 2nd. Will his outside experience help break the cereal maker out of its slump?
There’s a lot to dislike in the 2010 Dodd-Frank Act, which created new agencies, more bureaucracy and a tangle of rules for financial services and business in general.
Filling Jeff Immelt’s shoes is no easier than when Immelt had to fill Jack Welch’s. But John Flannery is already making his own mark in GE history. And right now he is making his mark in digital.
Hunter Harrison has moved quickly at CSX since he became the CEO of Jacksonville, Florida railroad in March.
On September 1, David Wichmann became the CEO of United Health Group, the largest U.S. health insurer. He replaced Stephen Hemsley, who will move into a newly created position, executive chairman of the board.
When it comes to creating a tech-savvy business environment, CEOs first need to think in terms of educating their executive teams.
CEOs do not necessarily need to learn how to write code or understand the technical details behind the cloud to adapt to today’s technology environment. Instead, they just need to be comfortable and conversant with technology.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
We are in a period of rapid change. Customer needs, technologies, competitors and internal capabilities require companies to review and update their strategies for the new realities. In this workshop, strategy experts Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison will show you a systematic approach to strategic planning to help you refine or redefine your business strategy and approach including:
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.