This is the latest in our “Masters of Manufacturing” series, presented in partnership with The Indiana Economic Development Corporation. Each month we share insights and ideas from innovative, growth-minded manufacturing…
…smarts in “smart manufacturing” to go around for all manufacturers? The answer is an unequivocal “yes,” according to members of the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC), an organization at the…
…County. Australian Company Easy Signs announced in March 130 new jobs at a manufacturing operation in Allentown. Black Buffalo 3D Corporation also announced the relocation of its manufacturing operations from…
…Tire manufacturing is now the Palmetto State’s biggest cluster; Giti Tire is building a $560 million manufacturing factory in Chester County, and Trelleborg opened a tire manufacturing plant in Spartanburg….
…has been significant growth in small manufacturing—local manufacturers Spika Design & Manufacturing and Wood’s Powr-Grip are among those that have expanded in recent years—and a report commissioned by the Montana…
…referred to as “additive manufacturing.” The response has been shocking. Not only was every single executive we spoke with excited about the potential for additive manufacturing, but each one pointed…
…The Public Perception of Manufacturing research by The Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte found that while one-third of respondents believe manufacturing jobs are available and accessible, only half believe these jobs…
Manufacturing Masterclass Series Get pragmatic, unfiltered advice on issues essential to manufacturing leaders in this series of interactive engagements with experts on topics from cybersecurity to energy efficiency. Thanks to…
…six industrial sectors that need workers—health care, manufacturing, hospitality, distribution and logistics, business services and information technology. Two Kay employees are currently enrolled in the manufacturing program at Daley College,…
…smarts in “smart manufacturing” to go around for all manufacturers? The answer is an unequivocal “yes,” according to members of the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC), an organization at the…
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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.
