When it comes to leading disruption in one of the world’s most creative, competitive industries, Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Chapek says he’s still driven by the values and techniques he developed as a long-distance runner in high school. “Never underestimate the power of one person’s will to get something done.”
You don’t need a moonshot, but you do need a team of Explorers and Exploiters—and a strategy for keeping them separate, equal and mutually incentivized.
Using a unique company incubator approach, Paragon Biosciences boasts an 80%–90% approval rate on new drug applications, far exceeding that of the traditional pharma industry.
Tech leaders and a new class of “Leapfroggers” have turned the challenge of the past year into opportunity, outpacing peers and unlocking growth through bold investments in cloud, artificial intelligence, and upskilling.
For most companies, meaningful innovation measurement requires a balance between activity- and outcome-based metrics. Focus on these five categories.
Researchers are using cutting-edge science and technology to defeat Covid-19. But 100 years ago, Alexander Fleming made a discovery that would help vanquish an even deadlier scourge—and he did it simply by paying attention.
Struggling to find inspiration in the seemingly endless lockdown? Here are some ideas to keep innovation alive through the long, cold winter.
Having a long track record can certainly be a positive for a company, but legacy can also be an obstacle if the company isn’t nimble enough to change. Here’s how one CEO did it right.
Online car-insurance startup began in Illinois, and now CEO plans to add 300 jobs in Michigan.
An innate fear of failure could be stunting your company’s creative spark but with a systematic, solution-oriented process, you can overcome it.
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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.
