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Tough Talk: 3 Keys To Navigating Difficult Conversations
It’s not easy to have those challenging one-on-ones, but done properly, it’s the quickest way to turn tension into progress.
It’s not easy to have those challenging one-on-ones, but done properly, it’s the quickest way to turn tension into progress.
Understanding how and why people think the way they do will help you with everything from customer service to evaluating mergers and strategic initiatives. Takeaways from a life of study.
Balance, purpose, opportunities for advancement—what Gen Zers want is hardly unique. The difference may be that they won’t settle for anything less. Company leaders share their approaches to understanding and delivering what
Boards and CEOs can use these findings to help determine the level of shareholder engagement that may be required to avoid potential problems involving backlash on ESG issues.
Sennheiser Co-CEO Daniel Sennheiser explains how audio-equipment giant relies on practices including re-evaluation, ownership and automation.
Key measures include prioritizing lifelong learning and reskilling, fostering a human-centric culture, implementing ethical AI practices and leveraging neurodiversity.
An IU economist argues we’re entering a prosperity supercycle driven by a huge surge in corporate productivity. Four ways to prepare.
Beware of these three toxic perspectives that quietly poison leadership succession systems.
Successfully navigating the complexities of the European landscape for U.S. businesses requires strategic planning and adaptation. Some proven steps.
In an age where people think they have to switch companies to advance their careers, CEOs need new strategies for retention.
In this edition of our Corporate Competitor Podcast, Alex Vidal, president of ERA Real Estate, shares the four leadership lessons he developed participating in one of the toughest competitions on the planet.
Moves by Ford, GM underscore precariousness of the market for EVs—and trouble for the future.
Don’t let this crisis go to waste. Make a list of how well you’re doing on a bunch of key points. Write them down, so you don’t forget.
Given the recent attempt on the former president’s life, boards may want to consider their approach to security for CEOs and other top executives. Some questions to ask.
Elon Musk may still be out in front, but three other companies on the radar are seeking to make inroads on the U.S. market and, they hope, to eat Tesla’s lunch.
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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.