It’s Time To Move Beyond Generational Generalizations
We need to put an end to a long tradition of disparaging the younger generation, and start appreciating what every generation has to offer.
We need to put an end to a long tradition of disparaging the younger generation, and start appreciating what every generation has to offer.
Why Embrace Pet Insurance made two days a week in the office mandatory—and what President Brian Macias has learned from the process.
As a leader, it isn’t your responsibility to solve all the challenges ahead but rather to build a culture where your people can craft solutions together safely. Consider these three strategies to model and unleash the right cultural elements to meet challenges head-on.
Shopify and others have experimented with asking employees to halt some meetings. Could this be a boon to over-scheduled workers—or a draconian, top-down attempt to simplistically solve a complicated problem?
A byproduct of the breakdown in social conventions, dropping communication—by employees or employers—damages workplace culture.
It may not be for everyone, but if you’re after faster decision-making, greater accountability and better recruitment ROI, it might be worth a second look.
You’ll see the direct impact on your bottom line, because your people know you care and that the work they are doing is having a real impact.
Great companies are built on elements that speak to us on a far deeper, more meaningful level than trendy floor plans and momentary gratification ever could.
Steelcase routinely surveys more than 57,000 people around the world to understand trends in workplace sentiment. So what do your folks crave now? Flexibility, sure. But also a sense of community and a place that feels a bit like home.
Three years into the great workplace revolution, CEOs and HR leaders are still experimenting and rethinking where—and how—they get things done.
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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.