Making The Most Of M&A In 2025
Rockwell Automation strategy chief says manufacturing chiefs must focus on value and not fall in love with targets.
Rockwell Automation strategy chief says manufacturing chiefs must focus on value and not fall in love with targets.
Companies greenlighting “all hat, no cattle” CAIO hires are making moves that are unlikely to turn out well. Here’s what to do instead.
In this edition of our Corporate Competitor Podcast, Kate Johnson, president and CEO of Lumen Technologies, shares why leaders shouldn’t try so hard to be the smartest person in the room.
Whether you’re arguing with the board for a better pay package, trying to change the way your employees handle a task or working on a merger or acquisition, being a skilled negotiator is critical. Here’s how to do it well—even with challenging partners.
Our August survey of CEO confidence finds chiefs hopeful business will improve at some point in 2025, but they’re still preparing for a recession, one many say the U.S. has already entered.
The outage ‘represents a wakeup call,’ says cybersecurity expert Chris Hetner. Here’s what CEOs and boards should do next.
CEO Gomez built women-led chip-fab startup Rogue Valley into manufacturer ‘bankable’ under the CHIPS Act.
Mexico is a rising star for manufacturing, technology centers and back-office operations. Here’s what to keep in mind before relocating.
Whether you’re arguing for better compensation, trying to change the way your employees handle a task or working on a merger or acquisition, being a skilled negotiator is critical. Here’s how to do it well—even with challenging partners.
As companies face the need to transform frequently, having the right kind of leader becomes even more critical for success.
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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.