Under CEO David Taylor, P&G Innovations With A “Strong Focus On Noticeable Superiority”
Under CEO David Taylor, P&G is innovating with a “strong focus on noticeable superiority.” In fact, the company has changed its approach to innovation.
Under CEO David Taylor, P&G is innovating with a “strong focus on noticeable superiority.” In fact, the company has changed its approach to innovation.
In March, Fannie Mae got a permanent CEO—Hugh R. Frater, who had been serving as interim CEO since Timothy Mayoupolos stepped down from the top post last October. Frater, a longtime mortgage professional, has been serving on the GSE’s board since 2016.
What is HP’s biggest fear? Not tariffs or macroeconomic issues, but cybersecurity, says president and CEO Dion Weisler.
Philip Morris International is committed to “a future that does not include cigarettes” by developing “scientifically substantiated” smoke-free products, says CEO André Calantzopoulos.
Under CEO Mike Kaufmann, Cardinal Health is making headway on its fiscal 2019 priorities. “While we still have a lot of work to do, there is much to be excited about,” said Kaufmann.
Merck’s strategy of “investing thoughtfully” in science-based R&D is paying off, says CEO Kenneth C. Frazier. For the first quarter, the Kenilworth, N.J.-based pharmaceutical giant
Vivek Sankaran, the former CEO of PepsiCo Foods North America, stepped into the top post of Albertsons, the Boise, Idaho-based grocer.
Phillips 66 CEO Greg Garland likes to tell young people: “In today’s world, we just don’t have room for brilliant jerks.”
For Verizon’s CEO Hans Vestberg, the future is now—5G. The telecom giant intends to launch its 5G capabilities in more than 30 U.S. cities this year.
Koch told attendees at the Global Philanthropy Forum conference in Silicon Valley last week that at 83, he’s more passionate and working harder than ever.
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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.