The presidential race is having a direct effect on CEO confidence. The list of candidates has dwindled down to a handful and the election is just a half-year away. But when CEOs look at business conditions 12 months into the future, their expectations largely hinge on who will be sworn in on January 20, 2017.
Some CEOs feel strongly that a Republican candidate is needed to reverse the negative business climate they feel we are currently under. “If we get a Republican president, my 12-month ‘good’ forecast holds. With Hillary, I’d change that to ‘weak,’” one respondent said. Another feels that “When Trump gets in, the business climate will start to improve overnight.”
However, not everyone agrees. “I see a significant economic ravine ahead if Trump is our leader,” one respondent said. Still another said the current market for his business “was good.”
In March, CEO respondents rated their expectations of future business conditions (12 months out) a 6.04 out of 10, with 10 being the highest—relatively flat against the last five months. However, there were significant variations in outlook by industry. Organizations in the government/nonprofit sector had the best future outlook, with a 7.33 rating, while those in the pharma/medical products industry had the worst future outlook, with a rating of 5.33.
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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.
