Technology and the CEO Résumé: Instilling the Right Perspective on Tech
When it comes to creating a tech-savvy business environment, CEOs first need to think in terms of educating their executive teams.
When it comes to creating a tech-savvy business environment, CEOs first need to think in terms of educating their executive teams.
CEOs do not necessarily need to learn how to write code or understand the technical details behind the cloud to adapt to today’s technology environment. Instead, they just need to be comfortable and conversant with technology.
Now that Uber has chosen Expedia CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to fill its vacant CEO position, it’s time to focus on the huge challenges he will face as he comes on board.
Fairly or unfairly, Chicago has become known as the modern-day “Murder Capital USA.” And the perception puts CEOs of Chicago-based companies on the spot in more ways than one.
Former General Electric CEO Jeff Immelt might just be the perfect candidate fill Uber’s vacant CEO role, and to pull the company out of the turmoil it’s been dealing with this year.
Is Intel’s Stacy Smith really ready for a new beginning or is he just tired of waiting for the CEO position to come his way?
Considering the volatile state of the oil and gas industry, news that Chevron CEO John Watson plans to step down wasn’t a shock to anyone paying attention.
Lego maintains that it still holds Padda in high esteem, and that the move is simply because the right person became available at an earlier time.
Saying “we’re economically mediocre, but thankfully not as mediocre as the rest of the world, simply doesn’t cut it as a game plan. We could be doing much better says author David Smick.
CEOs increasingly need to understand why technology is important, what it can do and to take steps to make sure they are factoring it into both their decisions and their company’s strategic direction.
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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:
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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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General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
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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.