Eightfold AI’s market-leading Talent Intelligence Platform helps organizations retain top performers, upskill and reskill their workforce, and recruit talent efficiently. Eightfold’s patented deep learning artificial intelligence platform is available in more than 155 countries and 24 languages, enabling cutting-edge enterprises to transform their talent into a competitive advantage.
FranklinCovey is the most trusted leadership company in the world with operations in over 160 countries. We transform organizations by partnering with clients to build leaders, teams and cultures that get breakthrough results through collective action, which leads to a more engaging work experience for their people. Available through the FranklinCovey All Access Pass®, our best-in-class content, solutions, experts, technology, and metrics seamlessly integrate together to ensure lasting behavior change at scale. This approach to leadership and organizational change has been tested and refined by working with tens of thousands of teams and organizations in the past 30 years.
IgniteTech is a global, AI-first enterprise software company. With a track record of successful company and technology acquisitions with rapid innovation, IgniteTech's solutions power the world’s businesses. Since retooling the company in 2024 to become an AI innovation organization, IgniteTech has created two brand new, AI-powered innovations including Eloquens AI and MyPersonas, along with a range of AI capabilities across its entire platform.
Personiv, an eClerx division, delivers custom, cost-effective solutions that improve the efficiency of teams across the globe by hiring, training and retaining top accounting talent for low-impact tasks. Skilled accounting professionals handle transactional work quickly and effectively while clients pivot toward critical projects that prioritize growth. Whether organizations are looking for AP, AR, general accounting, or more, Personiv is ready to help.
TGN Consulting is the go-to partner for executives who need their people to move—fast—in the same direction. We specialize in “organizational mobilization,” synchronizing strategy, culture, structure, and leadership so teams converge on the work that matters most. By revealing and removing hidden barriers, we help leaders energize their workforce, align key initiatives, and drive measurable gains in total shareholder return.
Transcend is a performance consulting firm focused on driving value creation for private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Leveraging our expertise in fast-paced, high-stakes environments, we also help public- and founder-led companies scale effectively. Transcend offers services in three main areas: strategic deal execution, portfolio company growth, and firm operations. We believe that leadership is key to PE success and our proprietary approach focuses on leadership transformation, talent optimization, and strategic alignment to accelerate returns for our clients.
Wheels Up is a leading provider of on-demand private aviation in the U.S. and one of the largest companies in the industry. Wheels Up offers a complete global aviation solution with a large and diverse fleet and a global network of safety vetted charter operators, all backed by an uncompromising commitment to safety and service. Customers can access charter and membership programs, as well as unique commercial travel benefits through a one-of-a-kind, strategic partnership with Delta Air Lines. Wheels Up also offers freight, safety and security solutions and managed services to individuals, industry, government and civil organizations.
Y Scouts is a retained executive search firm focused on delivering purpose-aligned, performance-proven leaders. We believe true leadership goes beyond titles and resumes—it’s about purpose, values, and the impact leaders have on the people and companies they serve. Y Scouts was founded to address the deeper challenge of alignment, recognizing that traditional recruiting often overlooks the importance of connecting leaders with organizations that share their mission. Our approach ensures that leaders not only bring talent but also inspire results by aligning with the purpose and culture of the organizations they join.
Chief Executive Network has been the premier networking source for CEOs for over 30 years. Our members participate in professionally facilitated and confidential peer group meetings both online and in person with non-competing executives who are of comparable scale. Members share their real-world experiences about what has worked (and pitfalls to avoid) to take their businesses and leadership teams to the next level. We offer numerous groups ranging from manufacturing CEOs and Presidents to their senior leadership team including Heads of HR, Operations, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and more.
Senior Executive Network’s mission is to help our members and their teams to grow and succeed. We believe in the power of peer networks to help smart leaders who are committed to continuous learning and improvement to accelerate growth, improve profitability and avoid mistakes by sharing benchmarks, best practices, lessons learned, advice and insights. We also believe in the power of free markets. We believe that free-market capitalism has done more to create jobs and prosperity—and ensure democratic freedoms—than any other force in history. We feel honored to serve the leaders and stewards of these free-market enterprises. CEOs and senior business leaders face a multitude of challenges and opportunities, and the vast majority care deeply about their employees, customers and communities. By helping CEOs and business leaders take their companies to the next level, we help you cure, feed, entertain and improve the lives of billions of customers, and create jobs and opportunities for millions of employees.
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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.
