How To Create A Bidding War For Your Company
A whole lot of psychology comes into play when negotiating a sale—and if the deal isn’t a win for both sides, it will likely fall apart. Here’s how to get the exit you want.
A whole lot of psychology comes into play when negotiating a sale—and if the deal isn’t a win for both sides, it will likely fall apart. Here’s how to get the exit you want.

You can’t protect your way to greatness. To win in today’s economy, CEOs must attack uncertainty head-on. Here’s how to lead from the front.
If you see your people as changemakers, rather than employees, you’ll want to break down organizational silos and build and empower fluid, open, integrated, non-hierarchical teams that learn and innovate together.
CEO Steven Aarstol thought he had found the perfect way to attract and retain the best talent. It didn’t work as planned—but the company is still benefiting from the many lessons learned.
Tech leaders and a new class of “Leapfroggers” have turned the challenge of the past year into opportunity, outpacing peers and unlocking growth through bold investments in cloud, artificial intelligence, and upskilling.
Digital procurement technology is enabling Rolls-Royce to analyze contracts, supplier performance and risk data in real time.
Getting your CFO to step up and be your strategic partner may well determine
how successful you are at creating value long-term.
It’s about to get uglier in the war for talent. Follow these four steps to get ready—so you’re not on the losing side of the battle.
When you’re trying to operate lean, marketing budget is often the first to go, so it becomes critical to get the most you can out of what you can. The answer? Engage your team and track KPIs.
New CEO makes about-face on automaker’s electric-vehicle strategy and effectively spins yarns about Ford’s future.
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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.