Sonnenfeld On Expedia Firings: Barry Diller And The Board Are “Lost”
Analysts are skeptical about whether the management shakeup can cure what ails the online travel company.
Analysts are skeptical about whether the management shakeup can cure what ails the online travel company.
Particularly in times of uncertainty, small and midsize company CEOs and CFOs should be examining new strategic approaches to working capital.
A new venture by the co-founder of Epic Provisions aims to spread the gospel of regenerative agriculture.
In the following roundtable recap, CEOs discuss the best ways to adapt to an increasingly automated workplace while, at the same time, calming employee fears.
When employees are empowered to improve systems, perfect quality and delight customers, they usually do. And that’s when the company goes from good to great.
Performance metrics and financials are important—but they won’t get employees excited to work for you. Try helping them to understand the meaning behind their work.
When Santella became CEO of IPC in 2018, he had to figure out how to be an innovation leader in a market upended by new technologies. His secret? Not trying to go it alone.
CEOs who are stretched too thin can make poor decisions, bottle up frustrations until they explode or just perform a lower level. Don’t risk that at a time when demands for results are at their highest.
Denise Gray aims to lower battery costs, raise quality and help make electric cars ubiquitous.
The sustainability scorecard’s static method of reporting leaves much to be desired from a credibility standpoint.
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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.