IYKYK Culture: The Dangers Of Unwritten Rules
A harrowing near-catastrophic experience taught this CEO why exclusive cultures can hold some of the best employees back.
A harrowing near-catastrophic experience taught this CEO why exclusive cultures can hold some of the best employees back.
Is there a path for established, traditional businesses to not just survive, but thrive in the new landscape? The answer is a resounding yes, but it will require a fundamental shift in approach.
To fix it, companies need to undergo a thorough assessment of their employees’ skills so they can close the gaps. A five-step plan.
As more companies announce that they are eliminating DEI initiatives, CEOs and boards need to consider how they will approach this matter.
Best practices simply don’t go far enough in today’s climate. Based on our research into large-scale enterprises across industries, we recommend CEOs adopt these six new ways of thinking, doing and excelling to remain future relevant.
Negotiation expert Alison Fragale shares the shifts in perspective and steps you can take to be successful.
Nothing is more critical to a company’s ability to innovate, adapt and thrive than its people—and nothing may be trickier to get right. At the Chief Executive 2024 CEO Talent Summit, leaders explored the ‘how’ behind that challenge.
If they are, you might not even be aware of it, which is perhaps the biggest hurdle to overcome. When leaders understand how biases function, they can develop strategies to counteract them.
Whether you’re updating the board, engaging shareholders, rallying the troops or benchmarking against competitors, be super-smart about the information you focus on.
In an era of rampant narcissism and disrespect, the bestselling author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership makes his case—and lays out a playbook—for an old-school, high-road approach to leadership. “We don’t have models for it today.”
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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.