
When It Comes To DEI, Pivot At Your Own Peril
The tech slowdown, and fears of a broader recession have led companies to slash diversity, equity and inclusion budgets. It’s a short-sighted move.

The tech slowdown, and fears of a broader recession have led companies to slash diversity, equity and inclusion budgets. It’s a short-sighted move.

A four-point framework for making decisions that enable greater sustainable growth and productivity.

Layoffs on the one hand—record job openings on the other. Why can’t we seem to close the gap?

Refocusing your strategic approach to ride continuous waves of unprecedented events and shifting priorities starts by framing your planning around three fundamental priorities

Former Domino’s chief Doyle chairs fast feeder’s new team with Burger King’s young but experienced CEO Kobza.

The first step was recognizing his company’s products could not be manufactured stateside the same way they’re made in China.

Dreaming big and thinking outside the box is necessary for transformative impact, but you also need to be realistic about what is attainable.

Why Embrace Pet Insurance made two days a week in the office mandatory—and what President Brian Macias has learned from the process.

New survey shows the majority are not looking at IT as part of due diligence, and as a result, they’re likely losing value on the deal.

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.
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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.