Diversity & Inclusion: 3 Essentials I Learned As A U.S. Army Colonel
COL (Ret.) Diana Ryan, Ph.D., served in a variety of command and staff assignments during 29 years as a U.S. Army officer. Now a professor
COL (Ret.) Diana Ryan, Ph.D., served in a variety of command and staff assignments during 29 years as a U.S. Army officer. Now a professor
Leadership is at the top of four key factors that predict higher levels of employee satisfaction with their organization’s DE&I efforts, which in turn predict overall job satisfaction.
Maintaining culture and productivity with remote work is a challenge—but employees have signaled an intention to leave if they don’t have the option. Four steps to managing it.
The larger the team, the harder it is to hear each voice in a meaningful way and to create the conditions that enable good decision making about the paradoxes that organizations face today. So what’s a CEO to do?
It’s time that we re-think some overly common terminology if we truly seek to foster respect and inclusiveness in the workplace.
The labor shortage may leave strapped managers thinking about calling employees back while they’re on vacation. Don’t do it—you’ll lose the few good people you have.
To navigate disruption and prevail in the escalating talent war, companies need a bold, new approach to leadership.
Where your employees and contractors live and work could have unforeseen and, in some cases, significant implications for your business. Here’s what to ask your HR people now.
As leaders and mentors, we must recognize that we all have these tendencies—but we can overcome them. Some practical recommendations.
One of the best ways leaders can support employees in adjusting as the workplace returns to a post-Covid rhythm is to keep in place the changes that worked to everyone’s benefit.
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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.