Frost & Sullivan eBroadcast: Scenario-Based Strategic Planning
Frost & Sullivan's eBroadcasts
are 60-minute topic-specific
webinars packed with the information and insights needed to address
real-world business needs. eBroadcasts are complimentary webinars,
free to register and attend. Now available "on demand": "Scenario-Based Strategic Planning: How to Add Strategic Flexibility to Growth Strategies." Click
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Frost & Sullivan eBroadcast: The Seven Secrets to Guarantee Competitive Intelligence Impact and Longevity
A recent survey of corporate executives by Outward Insights revealed that more than one in three executives believe that competitive intelligence lacks sufficient stature in their organizations, and one in five executives does not value the intelligence he or she receives. Although CI has made impressive gains in its acceptance as a necessary business function, too many companies still are unable to develop and launch a CI program with long-term sustainability. We have identified seven ingredients every CI function must possess to ensure its viability amid external market changes and internal management shifts. Attend this free eBroadcast to learn what they are, and how to ensure that your CI program has them. December 4, 2:00 pm ET. Click
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16th Annual Competitive Intelligence 2009: A Frost & Sullivan MindXchange
20 Interactive Sessions and Concurrent Workshops provide new ideas,
processes, tools, best practices, contacts, and inspiration. This one-of-a-kind event allows attendees to network and
learn from other seasoned practitioners with cross-industry
perspectives in incredibly candid discussions. Ken Sawka will present an interactive think-tank session entitled "Building an Effective Strategic Early Warning System." January 11-14, 2009, InterContinental New Orleans, New Orleans, LA. For more information and to register, click
here.
Legal Marketing Association 23rd Annual Conference
Outward Insights Director Karen Rothwell will present "The Risks of Ignoring Future Uncertainty and How Scenario Planning Can Help." Law firms are at risk of ignoring future uncertainty. Scenario planning is a tested tool to help firms develop concrete, actionable strategies today, even though the exact nature of their future marketplace remain uncertain. April 1-4, 2009, Gaylord National Resort and Conference Center, National Harbor MD. Click
here for more information.
SCIP 2009 International Conference and Exhibit
Outward
Insights Managing Partner Ken Sawka will present "Spotting Tomorrow's Opportunities: Building a Strategic Early Warning Function" and Director Karen Rothwell will present "CI Staffing Challenges in the 21st Century." April 22-24 2009, Sheraton Chicago Hotel, Chicago, IL.
