Sisters Solve Manufacturing Challenge—And Create New Markets
Company cofounders want to apply Whipnotic’s patented aerosol devices to other product lines.
Company cofounders want to apply Whipnotic’s patented aerosol devices to other product lines.
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Automaker strategist Fischer sees increases this year as industry balances production, expectations.
Von Thaer takes iconic applied-research institute into key new areas such as PFAS, drug delivery, biotech and climate resilience.
Division chief Mannarino leverages product design, local manufacturing and response to regulations in new DeWalt line.
EVP Jankowski helps keep cheese “real” with supplier relations, new products and even new categories.
CEO Smith grows ice-cream operation with humane production, company pride and family-like culture.
ITC Transmission President and CEO Apsey warns against electricity shortfalls, calls for alliances.
Feeling whipsawed, supplier chiefs need to stay tight with customers, conserve cash, redouble on execution – for starters.
Automaker’s annual consumer survey and trends forecast suggests how manufacturers can foster human connection.
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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.