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1. The #1 Worldwide challenge is HUMAN CAPITAL — how to best develop, engage, manage and retain talent. Let’s talk about that for a moment.
2. OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE - encompasses strategies for creating more efficient, cost-effective organization. How can we promote operational excellence?
3. CAPACITY FOR INNOVATION means "creating a culture of innovation," "develop innovation skills for all employees," and "find, engage and incentivize innovative staff." Give a few suggestions.
4. CUSTOMER RELATIONS focuses on "engaging in strategic alliances with customers, suppliers, and/or business partners.” How does this reflects a longer-term strategy for growth?
5. How do you FIND THE RIGHT TALENT?
10. Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook, was quoted as saying her book, “Lean In” is about pushing past FEAR. "Fear is at the root of so many of the barriers that women face," she writes. Do you agree?
9. Many WOMEN STRUGGLE with finding better ways to balance work and life and often this guilt comes from outside sources like pressure from husbands, family, and friends. What are some solutions to this dilemma.
8. Which to you is the most important issue out of the 5 Most Dangerous ISSUES FACING SALES LEADERS Today written by Andy Miller of Think Training Inc?
7. More companies are adopting WELLNESS INITIATIVES because of escalating health care costs, employee engagement issues and legislation. How can companies effectively integrate this initiative into their human capital strategy?
6. Let’s talk a minute about DIVERSITY & INCLUSION. What is the impact of the aging employee versus the Millennial Generation?
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Sources used to develop the questions were:
The Conference Board CEO Challenge 2013
All the answers are original from the training, expertise, and intellect of the following THAT A GIRL speakers: Michelle Green Ford, Lezlee Liljenberg, Victoria Lowe, Victoria Rogers, and Bethany Williams.
Facilitator: Thelma Wells, Co-owner
© 2013, THAT A GIRL & FRIENDS SPEAKERS AGENCY.
Producer: Vikki Wells, Co-owner
Audio Engineer: John Roman Audio Productions