Why American Managers are the Best in the World
After 10 years, and a survey of 10,000 companies in 20 different countries, professors from Harvard Business School, Stanford, London School of Economics, and McKinsey have concluded that companies in the United States have the most successful business managers. The top countries are as follows:
The Harvard Business Review and CBS’s BNet cover the findings of the World Management Survey. Many European countries comprised the middle of the pack: France, Italy and the UK. At the bottom of the list were developing countries like Brazil, China, and India. Surprisingly, however, some southern European countries fared only slightly better than developing countries. Brazil and Greece only closely outperformed Brazil, China, and India.
It seems that the United States’ relaxed labor policies are what put them ahead of the game. Because managers are able to hire and fire employees more easily, they are able to create the best working environment. Companies are comprised of the right mix of people in the correct positions.
And, in addition to hiring (or firing) the right people, the US has better human capital. More Americans get into college than any other nation, and so the quality of workers is higher than elsewhere.
The United States is also highly competitive and only the most successful companies can thrive in the large and open market.
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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.
