The Hidden Trapdoor In M&A Deals
Third-party networks bring genuine value, but acquirers need to be cognizant of the inherent risks and bring their GCs and CCOs into the process early—rather than presenting it to them as a fait accompli.
Third-party networks bring genuine value, but acquirers need to be cognizant of the inherent risks and bring their GCs and CCOs into the process early—rather than presenting it to them as a fait accompli.
Conditions are primed for deal-making, but the road to recovery won’t be smooth. Five trends to watch for in 2021.
Key lessons learned over the past year and the likely trends for 2021.
Successful M&A comes down to the people, and fumbling that end of things can poison an otherwise promising deal.
Glantz leases still more theaters as the Emagine founder bets hugely on Americans’ return to moviegoing.
As M&A activity heats up, new research highlights best practices for retention post-merger. The short answer? Plan to pay.
Jeff Dunn ran the processor before and under Campbell Soup, but his best gig yet is running it after Campbell.
Having a long track record can certainly be a positive for a company, but legacy can also be an obstacle if the company isn’t nimble enough to change. Here’s how one CEO did it right.
The CEO of Whole Foods talks about becoming a “conscious leader” and why leaders need to think long-term, beyond Covid, and double down on their values.
A dozen CEOs and CFOs share ideas for using financial strategies and tactics to navigate the post-pandemic environment.
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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.