Need to Take a Break? This Method Could Make you More Productive
It turns out that unexpected breaks foster more productivity, according to new research.
It turns out that unexpected breaks foster more productivity, according to new research.
Peer CEOs Vote in Chief Executive Magazine’s 32nd Annual Award
The bank’s previous management could have averted a crisis by simply admitting they were wrong, according to the famed investor.
It appears the risks of staff division, distraction and possible customer boycotts are keeping leaders on the sidelines.
A move to put the famed investors’ face on Chinese Coke cans begs the question of whether it’s a good idea for CEOs to feature in marketing campaigns.
Gap CEO Jeff Kirwan promised to enhance the retailer’s clothing range after receiving some not-so-conventional advice.
Jeff Immelt said climate change science is “well accepted” and called on business leaders to keep dealing with the issue themselves, whatever happens in Washington.
Johnson & Johnson’s intensive program, tested on seven of its own executives, involves doctors, psychologists, dietitians and executive coaches.
Maybe it’s time to give your chief bean counter a coffee and a hearty pat on the back.
The computer giant’s executive chairman shares how dealing with the disability helped him become a successful leader.
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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.