Making a Stand on Social Issues: Two CEOs Press Their Case
As far as Howard Schultz and Alan Joyce are concerned, company profits and social values go hand-in-hand.
As far as Howard Schultz and Alan Joyce are concerned, company profits and social values go hand-in-hand.
After disrupting the traditional cab market, Uber now seems fixated on taking an unconventional approach to crisis management.
The computer giant’s executive chairman shares how dealing with the disability helped him become a successful leader.
Long-time friends Keith Skeoch and Martin Gilbert will have to overcome concerns that appointing two leaders will cause conflict and division.
Although 75% of consumers would stick to talking business, around half—somewhat confusingly—still think that actual CEOs should make their political positions clear.
The sudden departure of Jeff Jones may show the extent to which poor cultural practices can muddle with a company’s leadership succession plans.
Tim Cook stopped short of criticizing authorities for demanding access to customer data, demonstrating the sensitivity CEOs are showing in the still-promising growth market.
Consistent growth and productivity doesn’t just happen; it’s a function of leadership.
Adriana Cisneros confronts disruption with an approach conceived by her grandfather and prefers a trouble-shooting method used by IBM in the 1970s.
More than two-thirds of leaders haven’t engaged with their online audience in the past 12 months, highlighting the myriad risks and opportunities posed by social media
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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.
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.