Decision-Making In Uncertain Times
Pulling the trigger on new investments becomes exponentially harder when surprises keep popping up, but uncertain ground is also fertile soil for opportunities.
Pulling the trigger on new investments becomes exponentially harder when surprises keep popping up, but uncertain ground is also fertile soil for opportunities.
Crises and downturns come in many different flavors, but there are principles CEOs can adopt that will help them come out ahead, whatever the challenge.
When it comes to predicting the future, be wary of those who see things too clearly.
No one is happy about an economic downturn, but by being prepared, you can soften the blow.
Few people I know have more experience—and more varied experience—running companies than Fred Hassan, who has run three global pharmas, the last one being Schering Plough. He has also been Chairman of two additional global pharmas – Bausch & Lomb and Theramex. All were inherited as turnaround situations that turned out well. Here’s what he’s counseling CEOs about leading through 2023. ‘You must have a mindset of strategic flexibility.’
American C-suite members can learn from Zelensky and Zaluzhny, a leading U.S. advisor says.
CFO David Morris shares how he and CEO Fred Burke work to keep inflation and labor woes from throttling the provider of medications to assisted-living centers.
When Russia invaded Ukraine, Cisco and its board took a bold stance to support the Ukrainian government, risking reprisals in the process. Cisco Chair and CEO Chuck Robbins reflects on that decision and the challenges of leading in an increasingly unpredictable world.
Every business has the chance to endure a very different version of Powell’s March. The key is focusing on essentials. Some ideas.
Like runners on a difficult course, leaders will always be challenged, sometimes lose the way, and have to lead their organization through painful times—but the runner’s high will eventually be worth it.
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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.
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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.
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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.