PPA Group CEO On The Power Of Perseverance
Right as his real investment company was heating up, Monte Lee-Wen, founder and CEO of the PPA Group, got kicked in the face—literally and metaphorically. He shares his story with us.
Right as his real investment company was heating up, Monte Lee-Wen, founder and CEO of the PPA Group, got kicked in the face—literally and metaphorically. He shares his story with us.
What do those who work the closest with CEOs, those on their senior teams, really want their leader to change? Here’s the consensus advice from 174 C-suite level executives from 40 different organizations.
Most CEOs know their problems as well as their solutions, but in a dynamic up cycle, they often lack the resources and time to implement those solutions. When the growth curve steadies and before it re-accelerates, take a deep breath and recalibrate,
Play your own game, understand the kind of people you need to make your game successful, and always have a healthy respect for the competition.
It’s been said that the primary responsibility of the CEO is to create a culture that allows the organization to achieve its objectives. But where does one turn when it comes to building a winning culture that delivers extraordinary results?
If you are like most organizations (which most organizations are, by definition), you have a 1 in 10 chance of strategy execution. How do you beat the odds?
At some point, every organization either desires or is forced to set a new strategic direction. But since the stakes are so high, it pays to not just understand the process but also what can go wrong.
The Dollar Tree-Starboard Value situation leads to a bigger question: are activists the enemy or should they be treated like Wall Street runners with an urgent message?
The Learning Experience has enjoyed double digit growth in its 16 years of existence. CEO Richard Weissman credits the company’s focus on driving brand recognition by green-fielding all its own products.
Frustrated CEOs love setting page limits on presentations. The problem is that this won’t lead to improved presentations and better decisions.
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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.