Globant Cofounder On Making The Most Of Employee Feedback
Guibert Englebienne, cofounder and chief technology officer of IT and software development company Globant, is a big believer in the benefits of employee empowerment.
Guibert Englebienne, cofounder and chief technology officer of IT and software development company Globant, is a big believer in the benefits of employee empowerment.
To attain real business value, it is imperative that we do not overlook Gen Xers, but recognize their strengths and empower them to succeed within today’s diverse, multi-generational workforce.
Lauren Zimmerman Cook, CEO of AEC Living, a group of senior living communities, took over the family business after cherishing the connections she made with patients. She spoke with us about the challenges of the healthcare industry, recruiting talent in a hot job market and more.
Everyone stresses a cohesive corporate culture, an environment of continuous learning, committed and engaged employees. But Protiviti CEO Joe Tarantino can boast that he’s getting those strategies right, as his company consistently lands on best-employer lists.
Nick Mehta, CEO of Gainsight, a customer success management software platform, shares how he recruits and retains talent, specifically in Silicon Valley in the midst of a boom economy.
Todd Piett, CEO of Rave Mobile Safety, says in this day and age, investments into safety aren’t just about doing the right thing, they are about avoiding the astronomically high cost of failure.
Regardless of the size or type of your industry or organization, the current hiring climate is challenging. Moreover, the cost of making a bad hire is something CEOs want to avoid as the costs are higher than you can imagine. Here are some tips for employers to get it right.
This group of younger workers is looking for their job to fulfill a purpose, and if they can’t find a job that will satisfy their souls and minds, they will create it.
The key to retaining these employees is identifying the warning signs early and taking a proactive, rather than reactive, approach to improving the employee experience within your organization.
Retaining millennial workers (and employees, in general) has everything to do making a difference and making them feel engaged at work.
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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.