The Impact of Mission Critical Decisions

Wed, 12/04/2002 - 5:00pm

Critical business decisions have always been a challenge for executives and leaders.  Whether about leadership, funding, product, or a shift in strategy, these decisions have the potential to impact employees, investors, and the business plan, and they are fundamentally different from day-to-day operational decisions.  This program explores the differences between strategic decisions and tactical ones, and how each plays an integral role in the future of the company. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /?>

This is an opportunity to learn from leaders who have made critical decisions and understand not only the process but also the potential consequences of their actions.

  • What are the indicators that leaders look for to determine that a change in strategy or a make or break decision needs to be made?
  •  How can warning signs be recognized early on so they can be addressed before it's too late?
  •  When is a warning sign a detour versus an entrepreneurial challenge? 
  •  When needing validation and support for their decision, how do leaders differentiate between the Board and the investors? 
  • What does it take to mobilize internal resources to actually implement the decision? 

Our panel of experienced professionals will have a dynamic discussion on a timely and fascinating topic.  Come hear how to capitalize on their successes and their lessons learned.   

Moderator:

Tom Simpson, Managing Partner, Northwest Venture Associates

Panelists:

Dennis Haydon, Interim CEO, Pickering

Lisa Hjorten, Founder and Former CEO, Pacific Edge Software

Shaun L. Wolfe, President and COO, WRQ

Judy MacDonald Johnston, Founder, JamStart