Although it is important to recognize the potential of ESG initiatives, we need leaders who can deploy the resources in rapid test/learn cycles in the short term in pursuit of an ROI that will materialize in the future.
The potential is huge for companies, investors and the planet, yet the market’s complexities have limited that potential.
Electronics-making giant Jabil stresses stakeholder concerns, employee involvement—and real results.
A timber magnate’s early embrace of forest management offers ESG lessons for today.
Sustainability has emerged as the defining issue of our time—not just for customers and employees, but institutional investors like BlackRock. From Net Zero to Black
If we hope to truly make a difference in climate change, we need to step up and lead as global organizations dedicated to completing the most critical mission of our collective existence. Here are a few places to start.
A look at why the firm is dedicating more than $1.5 billion over the next three years specifically to focus on the ESG change agenda.
Like every buzzword that has entered the business lexicon, ‘sustainability’ has lost most of its meaning along the way—even as it becomes more urgent than ever.
As we continue to see the damaging effects of the global climate crisis, it’s easy to feel helpless. But it’s not too late to avoid a climate catastrophe—if business steps in now.
As the CEO of a pet care company learned, Innovative greening strategies can bring new value for doing well by doing good.
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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.
