Turmoil in the airline sector has prompted questions about safety protocols from both governmental and industry organizations. Some airlines have taken proactive steps to ensure the safety of their passengers during the war in Gaza; Delta and United suspended flights to Israel even before the FAA ban was handed down that restricted all U.S airline travel to the country. And Delta prolonged its suspension even after the ban was lift.
Due to safety concerns, Korean Air, Qantas, Air Berlin and many more airlines rerouted their flight paths away from the Ukraine war zone months before the downing of Malaysia Flight 17.
In particular, Delta’s safety strategy proves to be an excellent case study of safety culture in business. Delta CEO Richard Anderson, said, “We have a much higher duty of care, and we’ve got to make the right decisions for the flight attendants, customers and pilots on our flights.” If you were in his position, what would you have done?
Whether we agree with the decision or not, Anderson exercised leadership and judgment in the face of tremendous uncertainty. Through his actions, he demonstrated why having a culture of prevention in place is so important, especially in industries with inherently high risk.
Nearly every industry is exposed to a certain degree of risk. When it comes to accident prevention and safety, how can companies do better?
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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.
