CEOs Tackle Hot-Button Business Issues at Global Conference; TEC International Leaders Conference Draws Chief Executives to Nation's Capital.SAN DIEGO San Diego (săn dēā`gō), city (1990 pop. 1,110,549), seat of San Diego co., S Calif., on San Diego Bay; inc. 1850. San Diego includes the unincorporated communities of La Jolla and Spring Valley. Coronado is across the bay. -- An unprecedented gathering of chief executives and business leaders from around the world will take place on Oct. 26-30, 2005 at the Grand Hyatt Washington Hotel in Washington, D.C. TEC International, the world's largest CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. membership organization, hosts the 2005 International Leaders Conference, with support from sponsors Bank of America
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC TYO: 8648 ) is the largest commercial bank in the United States in terms of deposits, and the largest company of its kind in the world. , Administaff and American Management Association. Hundreds of TEC leaders and members -- including CEOs and key executives of small and medium-sized businesses -- will attend from United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , Canada, United Kingdom, Australia and other countries. TEC-member companies worldwide represent more than $307 billion in annual revenues and have more than 1.8 million employees. Highlighting the conference schedule are distinguished keynote speakers including: --Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of Times bestseller, "Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explains the Hidden Side of Everything" --Jack Canfield, founder and co-creator of the internationally recognized "Chicken Soup chicken soup Chicken broth Folk medicine Jewish penicillin A fowl broth with a long tradition as a home remedy for URIs, which may be a nasal decongestant, inhibit growth of pneumococci in vitro, and stimulate immune responsiveness in WBCs Mainstream medicine A for the Soul(R)" brand --Oren Harari, former senior consultant with the Tom Peters Group and author of the upcoming book, "Breaking from the Pack: How to Compete in a Copycat Economy." Renowned financier and philanthropist Michael Milken Michael Milken As an executive at Drexel Burnham Lambert Inc. during the 1980s, Milken used high-yield junk bonds for financing and corporate takeovers. While his personal wealth was enormous, he spent two years in prison after pleading guilty to charges of securities fraud. will moderate a panel discussion among business and government leaders on the impact of global and political forces on small and medium-sized businesses. In addition, TEC members and other attendees will participate in dozens of workshops focusing on a comprehensive range of business topics -- from hiring and recruiting top employees, financing growth and secrets of negotiation, to succession planning Management Succession Planning In organizational development, succession planning is the process of identifying and preparing suitable employees through mentoring, training and job rotation, to replace key players — such as the chief executive officer (CEO) — and "leading the attention-deficit organization." "As globalization globalization Process by which the experience of everyday life, marked by the diffusion of commodities and ideas, is becoming standardized around the world. Factors that have contributed to globalization include increasingly sophisticated communications and transportation continues to shrink the world, CEOs are exploring new ways to maintain a competitive advantage," notes Rafael Pastor, TEC Chairman of the Board and CEO. "The 2005 International Leaders Conference offers our Chairs, members and international partners a rare opportunity to meet face-to-face and participate in an actionable exchange about the challenges and opportunities surfacing in the changing global marketplace." About TEC International TEC International, the world's largest CEO membership organization, provides an enhanced business perspective which enables better leadership, decisions and results. Founded in 1957, TEC brings an unmatched suite of resources to its members, including issue-focused, monthly peer group meetings; monthly one-to-one executive coaching sessions; expert workshops on a comprehensive range of subjects; a proprietary "Best Practices" online library; and an accessible network of over 11,000 business leaders worldwide. TEC-member companies grow, on average, two times faster after becoming members. For more information, visit www.teconline.com or call 800-274-2367. |
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