Crafting a positive and aligned organizational culture is like sculpting with invisible clay. While it may seem elusive due to its intangible and ever-evolving nature, it silently shapes behaviors, ignites performance and breathes life into a company’s identity.
Whether it’s a quick conversation in the hallway or a brief check-in before a meeting, these seemingly minor interactions carry the weight of a company’s culture.
Social shifts are wreaking havoc with the career prospects—and happiness—of young talent.
Identifying the problem is the first step, but it takes more to handle the growing concern and its impact on employees and business. Here’s how.
A former Pixar director explains how a few status quo rules could be strangling your company’s next Big Idea.
By fostering a culture where each employee is encouraged to find purpose, give back, and live the company’s values, CEOs can create lasting impact that benefits both business and community.
A harrowing near-catastrophic experience taught this CEO why exclusive cultures can hold some of the best employees back.
If organizational values on paper don’t match up with employee’s day-to-day experience, culture suffers. Here’s how to back them up with action.
Getting the right people is the only way to get AI right. Here’s how to master the formula that will soon dominate business.
Balance, purpose, opportunities for advancement—what Gen Zers want is hardly unique. The difference may be that they won’t settle for anything less. Company leaders share their approaches to understanding and delivering what younger workers are looking for in a workplace.
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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.
