Five Questions To Diagnose Your Company’s Transformation Problem
Used properly, technology is an engine for growth, but for too many, the operating model for tech is stuck in the 1990s. It’s time for a system upgrade.
Used properly, technology is an engine for growth, but for too many, the operating model for tech is stuck in the 1990s. It’s time for a system upgrade.
To make artificial intelligence and machine learning work for you, take on the management issues that can get in the way. Here’s how.
Because of the pandemic, the country was forced to reckon with the lack of equity in internet access, and the outsized impact that has had on the country and the economy. That’s good news.
Midsized businesses have special needs and fewer resources than large enterprises. Here’s what to keep in mind.
CEO Kevin Decker considered half a dozen states, but one showed an outsized enthusiasm for industry partnership that made it the clear winner.
Deploying AI at scale is vital. Think about how a “social license” could make it easier.
For humans to thrive in a world of increasing automation, we have to make the most of our distinctly human strengths—which means being deliberate about cultivating wisdom, empathy and creative problem-solving in our workplaces.
In today’s ever-disrupted world, adapting to changing consumer trends and behaviors is key, and companies that expect conditions to settle in the near term may find themselves struggling to survive.
An analysis of 210 specific business traits, grouped into five categories to identify those that drive financial performance, led to the following traits that can be found in innovation-driven cultures.
The overnight shift to remote work brought on by Covid revealed a systemic problem in the country’s digital infrastructure.
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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.