Chief and Senior Executive Networks

Controllers Group 1 (1XXCO-1) Orlando 2010


September 30 - October 01, 2010
Orlando, Florida

Agenda

Controllers Group 1 Meeting Agenda- September 30th & October 1st, 2010 - Orlando, FL
(For a Printable PDF Document, click above)

 

Thursday, September 30, 2010

8:00-9:00 a.m.
Facilitated Topic Discussion:

Senior Executive Time Management Best Practices Discussion

  • Overall Time Allocation Best Practices
  • Overcoming Common Time Management Challenges
  • Best Practices for Managing Month End Closing Activities

 

9:15-10:15 a.m.
Featured Topic Discussion #1:

What are you Doing to Distinguish your Competitive Advantage Coming out of the Recession?

  • What are two or three things you did this year to further differentiate yourself that made your company better?
  • How are you currently positioning yourself for growth?
  • What should you be considering over the next 12 months?

 

10:30-12:00 p.m.
Featured Topic Discussion #2:

What Will the Role of the CFO in Your Organization Look Like In Five Years Vs. What it Looks Like Now?

  • What general areas/ responsibilities are currently held by your CFOs?
  • How do you see these responsibilities changing in the future? Why?
  • What changes to your organization may occur if these responsibilities shift?

 

12:00-1:15 p.m.
Networking Lunch

1:15-5:00 p.m.
Roundtable Discussions

Gross Margin Improvement

  • What are three things you did this year to improve gross margins?
  • What used to work but does not anymore?
  • How do you avoid margin erosion in the future?

 

Implementation of Rolling Forecasts

  • How do you integrate forecasts into the management process?
  • What items should be included in your forecast?
  • How can you integrate strategic planning, risk management, and reporing into your rolling forecast?

 

Risk Management

  • Investment in risk management (safety included)
  • How much is internal vs. outsourced?
  • What are the core responsibilities of the controller in this area?

 

Current and Expected Business Environment Implications

  • Financing
  • Compensation
  • Pricing
  • Raw material supply and cost changes

 

5:00-5:45 p.m.
SEN Ex-Officio Board Session©

In this session each member is allowed to describe one key issue in which they would like input/advice from the group.

6:15-8:00 p.m.
Networking Reception/Dinner

Friday, October 1, 2010

7:15-7:40 a.m.
Working Breakfast

7:40-10:05 a.m.
SEN Ex-Officio Board Session© - Continued

10:25-11:00 a.m.

Senior Executive Time Management Facilitated Discussion
Bob will lead a best practices discussion on time management with the combined Senior Executive group.

11:00 a.m.
Adjourn


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