What Gets Measured Gets Prioritized—And That May Not Be A Good Thing
Too much focus on measurement can lead to myopic, distorted and even counterproductive behaviors.
Too much focus on measurement can lead to myopic, distorted and even counterproductive behaviors.
For this CEO, transparency is about constant communication, empathy and remaining results-oriented.
While an escalation the scale of GameStop won’t likely be a common occurrence, this sort of single stock vulnerability is likely here to stay, particularly for small and mid-cap public companies with limited trading float. What CEOs need to know.
Relentless focus on balancing short- and long-term strategic planning proves particularly prescient in a crisis, so resist the temptation to sacrifice tomorrow for today.
Winning may not be simple, but it’s always possible, says Jim Craig, who defended the net for the 1980 ‘Miracle on Ice’ U.S. Olympic hockey team. His advice for CEOs: Get ready to win, not compete. Here’s how.
Companies like Comcast, Microsoft and CIsco that had an OKR process and platform before the crisis were able to quickly adjust strategic priorities, align teams and shift efforts.
Good times keep rolling for Hoefer Wysocki, but CEO Mitch Hoefer looks for ways to boost performance nonetheless.
As recession panic takes hold, CEOs need to stay the course, control what they can and keep employees focused on customers.
Editor’s Note: Omar Ishrak is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Medtronic, the world’s leading medical technology company, with $30 billion in annual revenue and
A major challenge that maturing family-controlled companies face is recruiting, retaining, and engaging outside executive talent. These families have watched their companies grow and succeed,
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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.