April Tariff Pricing Strategy: ‘Don’t Wait’
Pricing guru Adam Echter on what CEOs need to be doing right now to be sure they don’t get drowned in the tariff tsunami. ‘Sitting still is risky.’
Pricing guru Adam Echter on what CEOs need to be doing right now to be sure they don’t get drowned in the tariff tsunami. ‘Sitting still is risky.’
Getting the most from your people is essential in tough times, but the efforts you have utilized in the past are not as effective in 2025. Here’s what—and what not—to do.
A poll of more than 220 U.S. CEOs finds business confidence at lowest level since November 2012—and recession fears on the rise.
They’re the hottest thing in dealmaking, with huge potential for value creation—if done right.
As battlelines shift and global trade evolves, Canada stands at the crosshairs, facing the uncertainty of what Trump might do next.
Integrating HR into the acquisition process will significantly improve the chances of post-merger success.
CEOs of PE-backed companies face rising expectations from sponsors amid economic uncertainty and high capital costs. A look at actionable strategies for the new year.
The killing is likely to raise concerns about the safety and security of top executives, already a growing topic amid the hothouse political climate of the country.
Despite dampening factors, including a rigorous regulatory climate, dealmaking activity is poised for a surge. How to get complex, costly transactions right.
The vast majority of highly successful innovations are executed within specific frameworks that create clarity by emphasizing strategic planning, not top dollar bets.
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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.