The Dark Side Of Operational Efficiency In Times Of Crisis
Efficiency-enabling practices can help generate greater profitability, but too much of a good thing can lower operational flexibility.
Efficiency-enabling practices can help generate greater profitability, but too much of a good thing can lower operational flexibility.
With trust in institutions at an all-time low, consumers are desperate for something to believe in. Give it to them, by staying true to your ‘enduring idea.’
Interest in “Made in America” as a search term has skyrocketed in recent weeks, indicating that U.S. customers are fed up.
From thriving sales to barely making payroll in a matter of weeks, this small bath and beauty company knew had to recalibrate quickly to save itself.
For many industries, success post-Covid won’t be as simple as going back to work—and it will require vision, innovation and cooperation between business and government.
To get a read on what comes next in the Covid crisis, we reached out to dozens of CEOs and other experts across nearly every industry. While no one has conclusive answers, we did unearth some clues.
The pandemic has been a logistics nightmare for companies large and small. Here are some legal doctrines and steps that can help.
Regardless of the shape of the recovery curve, one thing is sure: CEOs must make these five big shifts if they are to have a brighter—or any— future.
To respond as rapidly and effectively as possible, manufacturers will have to develop innovative partnerships, secure buy-in from workers and be guided by strong government leadership.
Businesses that have products that are fast to launch, easy to use and provide value quickly are already weathering the initial stages of the crisis.
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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.