CFOs Optimistic About 2021 Economy, Inaugural Strategic CFO Confidence Index Finds
Our new survey of more than 300 CFOs shows finance chiefs optimistic for the future—with some important caveats.
Our new survey of more than 300 CFOs shows finance chiefs optimistic for the future—with some important caveats.
Compliance departments have been trying for years to get company leadership to understand that their work goes beyond box checking and has much deeper benefits. It’s time for CEOs and boards to start hearing them.
Analytical, deliberate and deeply principled, Bank of America’s Brian Moynihan led one of the most impressive turnarounds in Wall Street history. And he did it just in the nick of time. A conversation with our Chief Executive of the Year
While C-Suite teams are realizing that adopting ESG principles could be a win in the eyes of shareholders, when it comes to investments, just 2.9% of 401(k) plans have even a single fund dedicated to ESG issues. That needs to change.
Like other large retailers, Ulta Beauty was hit hard by the pandemic, but unlike those that have fallen, the cosmetics company has survived through months of chaos. CFO Scott Settersten explains how.
In this first of a two-part series, Ulta Beauty CFO Scott Settersten explains how the company avoided disaster by making some tough—and quick—decisions from the virtual war room.
Online car-insurance startup began in Illinois, and now CEO plans to add 300 jobs in Michigan.
Hidden risks abound in the current environment. Ask your CFO these five questions to make sure you’re prepared.
Somewhere between the unrestrained free markets of the right and the big government dogmas of the left, we’ll find the way forward.
No single budget will capture all of the uncertainties or possibilities any business will face through 2021. Instead, CEOs need a primary budget that also illustrates the adjustments required to adapt quickly as things change.
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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.