One of the major challenges many companies face is preparing the next generation for the future particularly in career development, leadership, and ownership succession. This session will help attendees navigate their career paths within their organizations while also supporting company owners and CEOs in planning for leadership and ownership transitions. Practical guidelines will be provided for identifying and developing future leaders.

Credits: 1 LU | Elective AIA; 0.1 ICC CEU

At the end of this session, attendees will:

1. Understand how top-performing companies operate and evaluate the key attributes that define effective leadership.
2. Examine the relationship between sales and profitability to develop a balanced and informed perspective.
3. Apply a strategic planning process to formulate company goals and establish systems of employee accountability aligned with those goals.
4. Assess the critical role of internal communications in supporting organizational alignment and performance.