Going Slow to Go Fast – How To Conduct A Tactical Pause
A Tactical Pause is exactly as the phrase implies – a deliberate break in the operation that allows an organization to regroup.
A Tactical Pause is exactly as the phrase implies – a deliberate break in the operation that allows an organization to regroup.
Founder and CEO Kara Goldin sees brand’s growth supercharged because new customers such as Costco can rely on its domestic sourcing
Former Steelcase chief never really displayed the vision thing, so Bill Ford turns to a proven internal riser in Farley
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The Covid crisis and the aftermath of the George Floyd murder revealed that we face a lot of daunting challenges. If we don’t keep start talking—and keep talking—we can’t solve them.
Unilateral decisions made in an emotional, time-pressured crisis are not always our best, says Lieutenant General (Retired) Frank Kearney, so don’t rush to decision.
CEO Robert A. Bradway on Amgen Inc.’s second-quarter results: “in the depths of the pandemic, we delivered.” The Thousand Oaks, California-based biotech firm said that
In a crisis, problems that weren’t significantly impeding performance suddenly become quite visible—and the usual metrics or indicators may not apply. Time to take a closer look.
In the past, we sought digital disruption in the hopes of bolstering our efficiency, cost-effectiveness and profit; now, we turn to it for an additional reason: safety.
During the first half of 2020, North America M&A performance and volume lagged rest of world by some margin.
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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.