Despite a vocal fringe, most Americans continue to admire businesses and their leaders as vital forces of innovation, prosperity and stability.
As much as 70% of a company’s reputation is attributable to the perception of its CEO—and what you don’t know can hurt you. A case study in rep repair.
Operating a company in a politically divided America has risks, but those risks can be managed—and potentially used to further your brand. A guide.
Companies have a unique chance to improve CSR policies and boost efforts toward fostering sustainability, alleviating causes of climate change, promoting resiliency, adopting the circular economy and more.
The calculus for doing business in China just changed. Are you ready for the next front in the culture wars?
How does a company walk the tightrope that looks more like a Gordian knot? Here are a few rules to get you started.
If your tree falls in a forest when no one is there to hear it, it really won’t make a sound—at least, not loud enough for it to matter.
Right or wrong, today we are in an environment where fuses are short, grudges are long and the effects to an organization can be financially devastating.
Scenario planning will only take us so far—the true variability of behavior will only become evident when consumers begin interacting live and in-person with your business.
It’s always tempting to hide bad news during times of crisis, but taking a reputational hit today may build credibility and trust down the road.
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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.
