How Mid-Market Companies can Improve their Talent Planning Strategies
While human capital is essential in fueling growth in the mid-market, many organizations lack strategies to recruit and retain top talent.
While human capital is essential in fueling growth in the mid-market, many organizations lack strategies to recruit and retain top talent.
Manufacturers can find skilled talent by offering employees the flexibility found in the on-demand economy.
Filson CEO Steven Bock compares the process of sourcing talent for upstart watchmaker Shinola and long-standing outfitter Filson.
Manufacturing CEOs and President Donald Trump talked about how to eradicate the skills gap and educate and employ more Americans in the manufacturing industry.
There is a growing talent shortage, and U.S. manufacturers could face a shortfall affecting over 2 million jobs by 2025, according to a Deloitte / The Manufacturing Institute study. Those shortages will be especially significant when it comes to technical talent.
How your organization can drive a strategic human resources advantage.
The tech industry continues to grow at an explosive pace. From new mobile broadband networks and IoT to the surging demand for cybersecurity and cloud-based solutions, mid-market companies are meeting the needs of the sector with flexibility and innovation.
Henry Paulson never wanted to be the head of one of America’s biggest investment banks. Indeed, the 70-year-old from Florida, who also served as Treasury Secretary during the financial crisis, initially wanted to be a park ranger.
While top corporate and institutional officials are experts at assessing issues and making fact-based decisions, considerations surrounding appointments of fellow senior leaders can present unique risks to the reputations of the decision-makers and their institutions.
In adapting to new technologies, CEOs need to transform their workforces along with their companies.
0

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.