A tight labor market is creating an automation boom among U.S. companies, a new Chief Executive survey finds, but large firms are investing more, setting up what could become a long-term competitive advantage over their smaller rivals.
‘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.
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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.
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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.
