The Two Faces of Cybersecurity
In the race to beef up security measures through electronic surveillance, the crucial “human factor” is often overlooked.
In the race to beef up security measures through electronic surveillance, the crucial “human factor” is often overlooked.
For 30 years, companies have sought to outsource and offshore IT as a way to reduce costs and/or quickly improve performance. Mega-deals were done in the ’90s and then, after that market was saturated, lesser deals ensued.
Racing past red flags to introduce a new product or service invariably backfires. Here’s how to get the launch process right.
Information technology project failures cost companies millions in new technology expenses, manual workarounds, additional customer service and reputational damage. What’s more, failure rates are high. A look at three IT undertakings that went massively wrong offers some insights into what CEOs and companies can do to spot runaway projects early and take steps to get them back on track.
All companies—not just big, public firms—are vulnerable to security breaches. Fortunately, there are measures CEOs can take to mitigate risk.
When Gregg Steinhafel, Target’s CEO since 2008, abruptly resigned in May, the company’s recent weak financial performance clearly factored into the change. However, the massive
While most CEOs realize that computers have produced significant productivity, many remain frustrated with their company’s Information Technology activity due to: 1) Poor communication, 2) Persistent Unresolved Difficulties; and 3) Surprises.
Is your company overweight, bloated, and out of shape? Is it burdened by rolls of inventory fat? Just how far from “just-in-time” is your delivery?
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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.