Nearly half of the 300 CEOs surveyed polled this May also say they have already paused hiring or making major new investments in their business. ‘This is not the time to panic but to consciously refine.’
Q2 polling finds Canada’s CEOs concerned but hopeful over the prospects for business—though several wild cards remain in the short term.
Chief Executive’s latest reading of CEO Confidence finds a slight uptick in optimism on hopes the tariff situation could resolve with limited impact on the U.S. economy.
Optimism ticked up in April among manufacturers, especially—as you’d expect—among CEOs at companies with little global exposure.
Chief Executive’s latest reading of CEO confidence finds optimism at a multi-year low amid president’s tariff rollout; 67 percent say they do not support the policies, 76 percent say it will hurt their businesses.
A trade war with the United States has sparked concerns for Canadian businesses, while a change in federal leadership brings hope for a potential resolution in the near term.
A poll of more than 220 U.S. CEOs finds business confidence at lowest level since November 2012—and recession fears on the rise.
New research from Chief Executive Group shows just how hard CEO pay has been hit by inflation over the past few years.
Polling shows recruitment and retention still high on the list for 2025, though slightly down from last year.
CEOs say that conflicting forces in the incoming administration’s goals are causing a lack of clarity around the outlook for business. Still, most remain very hopeful for what is to come.
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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.
