The Unlikely Profit Heroes In Your Company
‘In today’s business era, sales, operations and product management have surprisingly aligned interests. They are poised to form a natural alliance to maximize profitability, often without realizing it.’
‘In today’s business era, sales, operations and product management have surprisingly aligned interests. They are poised to form a natural alliance to maximize profitability, often without realizing it.’
If the last three years taught us anything, it’s that we can’t know the future. Addressing the following six key areas will ensure your operations can triage quickly in an unstable economic environment.
While most efforts to eliminate government waste have failed, a few standouts have succeeded. A new study drills down into the secrets of that success and the results may be instructive for business.
It is possible to protect supply while avoiding the trade-offs and risks of mitigation. But a radical rethink is needed to succeed.
Instead of addressing the squeaky wheel that’s causing an immediate disruption, take a more holistic approach for lasting improvement.
You may have decided in-person is best for your company, but if your employees are not on board, the return to work will be an uphill slog.
Linda Hubbard emphasizes connections with customers and workers, value and efficiency.
Steelcase surveyed 58,000 people in 11 different countries to see what it will take to lure them back into offices and found some surprising—and some not so surprising—answers. “The workplace should be the best place to get work done.”
Most CEOs spend next to no time strategizing about how their companies spend more than half of their budgets—a mismatch with potentially existential consequences.
“If Covid showed us anything, it’s that supply chain resiliency and supply chain sustainability are key.” Here’s how to keep an eye on both.
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
We are in a period of rapid change. Customer needs, technologies, competitors and internal capabilities require companies to review and update their strategies for the new realities. In this workshop, strategy experts Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison will show you a systematic approach to strategic planning to help you refine or redefine your business strategy and approach including:
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.