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The Memphis Chapter of the
Society for Information Management (SIM)
Presents
The 2009 Strategy Series for Executives
February 26, 2009
What CEOs Want From The IT Organization:
Charting a Course Through Challenging Times
Esplanade Conference Complex, Cordova, TN
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Dr. Gene Huang, Chief Economist, FedEx Corporation talks about the US's and the world's economic challenges |
John Oglesby, Director IT Strategy, ACH Food Companies explains their efforts to remake ACH into a consumer branded food company with a responsive IT organization
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Mark Colombo, Senior Vice President Digital Access Marketing and David Zanca, Senior Vice President E-Commerce Technology, FedEx, talks about forging a close business and IT partnership |
Executive Search Panel: Constantine Alexandrakis, Russell Reynolds Associates, Gerry McNamara, Heidrick & Struggles, Mark Polansky, Korn/Ferry International, and Scott Smith, Spencer Stuart
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Strategy Series Summary -
Over 125 CIOs, CEOs, CFOs and thought leaders participated in this information packed one day conference.
Some of the Feedback From Attendees:
"[Most valuable experience for me was]...seeing the other peoples' experiences! Ideas about the economy and how to handle those changes in my company."
Ed Charbonnet, Director, ACH Food Companies
"I came away with good advice and guidance on upgrading our IT strategy and practical advice on high priority initiatives."
"Wide range of subjects was useful, kept to the time schedule very well, high quality speakers were presenters."
"Networking and thinking about new career directions, definitely met my expectations." Jacquelyn Jacobs, Director of Technical Support Services, Christian Brothers University
Feedback From John Oglesby, Director IT Strategy, ACH Food Companies, Inc. and SIM Memphis Member:
"Thanks for helping us put on a great Strategy Series event. It was the kind of high-quality experience that SIM Memphis is proud to host, as it successfully extends our twenty-year history of bringing together local IT and business professionals once a year to talk with each other and hear ideas, case studies and lessons learned from both national and local thought-leaders and practitioners. Thanks for all the heavy lifting your team did in planning, organizing, selling and executing. Your attention to detail was evident in the numerous extra touches that our attendees experienced. Great job."
To retrieve copies of the presentations, click here and then scroll through the agenda to those sessions that you are interested in. Each session, where there is a presentation, has a link to retrieve the presentation. |
Dr. Gene Huang, Chief Economist of FedEx, to discuss the economy and what lies ahead for business. |
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About the Event
The economic climate combined with highly competitive business pressures are creating
significant leadership challenges. These forces are driving change at a fast pace. The
CIO’s ability to chart the course - providing leadership, innovation, driving and demonstrating value - is key to the success of the enterprise, but it is fraught with many risks.
Evaluate the Journey
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What does the economic climate look like for the remainder of 2009 and into 2010?
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How can CIOs create business solutions that drive top and bottom line results?
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What leadership do CEOs expect from their CIOs?
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What strategic, operational, and cultural changes must CIOs drive to be successful?
Plot Your Course Using Expert Guidance
- Listen to Dr. Gene Huang, Chief Economist of FedEx, as he explains what he believes is ahead for the economy and for business.
- Learn what your peers are doing and what experts are saying needs to be done to flourish in this global, competitive, and cross-functional environment.
- Learn what FedEx has done to forge a close business and IT partnership to align methodologies, goals and processes, resulting in superior products for the customer and a more satisfied workforce.
- Hear what CEOs really want from Mark Polansky, Managing Director, North America IT Officers, Korn/Ferry International, on trends affecting the role of the CIO.
- Discuss with top search executives from Russell Reynolds, Spencer Stuart, Korn/Ferry and Heidrick & Struggles what the Chairman, CEO, COO or CFO is looking for in a CIO. What’s on their top 10 list?
This is a one day event designed exclusively for CEOs, CFOs, COOs and CIOs/IT leaders from the greater Memphis area and surrounding states. The event format combines main sessions and breakout tracks.
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Registration is closed.
Response has been excellent. Thank you for your interest in the Strategy Series for Executives. |
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Venue Information |
Track Subjects Include:
- Strategy, Process Improvement and Alignment
- Innovation and Technology
- Career, Management
and Leadership Development
Topics Include:
- Economic Outlook 2009-2010
- What CEOs Want From CIOs
- Creating an Innovative Organization
- Career Management
- Business Strategy, Alignment and Governance
- Service Management
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Cary Booker, Executive Director, Stax Music Academy
Mark Colombo, Senior Vice President Digital Access Marketing, FedEx
KC Goodman, IBM Distinguished Engineer, CTO - IT Strategy and Architecture Services, IBM Corporation
Dr. Gene Huang, Chief Economist, FedEx
Mark Polansky, Managing Director, North America IT Officers, Korn/Ferry International
Scott Smith, Director, Information Officers Practice, Spencer Stuart
David Zanca, Senior Vice President E-Commerce Technology, FedEx
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Join Us in Memphis
The Esplanade Memphis Banquet and Conference Complex is a picturesque 4.2 acre celebration facility located at 901 Cordova Station,
Cordova, Tennessee
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Why Attend?
The event attracts CIOs/IT leaders from organizations throughout the greater Memphis area. The Strategy Series For Executives is designed with a club-like setting. Attendees have the opportunity to get involved and interact with the panel discussions, ask questions and have ability to network with other CIOs. The event is free to qualified attendees.
- Learn What CEOs Really Want From Their CIOs
- Engage With Top Executives in an Intimate Session
- Hear from Leading CIOs and Thought Leaders
- Expand Your Network of CIO Peers
- Gain Key Insights to Help Your Career and Your Organization
- Leave With an Action Plan
For more information about the event click here.
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Registration is closed.
Response has been excellent. Thank you for your interest in the Strategy Series for Executives.
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Strategy Series Host -
The SIM Memphis Chapter is a professional society of senior
IT leaders from the greater Memphis area. Its purpose is to:
- Keep members informed regarding new information technologies, ideas and techniques, as
well as projects and activities of interest within the local area
- Share strategic planning and implementation approaches
- Serve and support the Memphis community and individual members on issues and projects
directly related to information systems and
- Strengthen the recognition and status of the information systems profession within the
community and with local organizations.
Established in 1968, the Society for Information Management (SIM) is the premier network for IT leaders comprised of over 3,600 members including CIOs, CTOs, senior IT executives, prominent academicians, and foremost consultants. SIM is a community of thought leaders who share experiences, apply rich intellectual capital, and who explore future IT direction. Through its 31 regional chapters, SIM provides resources and programs inspired by IT leaders for IT leaders that enable CIOs to further develop their leadership capabilities and those of the emerging leaders in their organizations.
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Event Management -
HMG Strategy, LLC is focused on delivering leadership, management and technology support to innovative CIO/Senior IT executives. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with CIO Leadership events, an Online Community and a variety of services. We work with the leading global CIO/Senior IT leaders and their organizations. Our CIO Leadership Series provide CIO/Senior IT leaders the opportunity to share knowledge, best practices and have access to world-class thought leadership from peers and industry leaders. Our community connects you with the leading business and technology professionals.
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