Scenario-based sessions put competing choices on the table, while small-group discussions and role-specific peer exchanges let directors compare how others would approach the same situation. The result is a chance to examine your own reasoning before a similar decision is live in your boardroom.
Compare how other experienced directors would approach questions like these through scenarios, small-group discussions and peer exchanges.
When should we support management’s case for an acquisition—and when should we be willing to walk away?
Is our competitive advantage as durable as we believe?
Do we have the CEO the company will need for its next chapter?
Are our board discussions testing the thinking behind important decisions?
How deeply should the board engage in AI decisions without taking over management’s role?
Can management execute the strategy—and how will we know if it’s falling short?
CEO, Motorola Solutions
High Stakes, Hard Calls: How Greg Brown Remade Motorola
Few CEOs have navigated the scale of transformation Greg Brown has led at Motorola Solutions. From activist investors and a corporate separation to more than 60 acquisitions, he’ll reflect on the decisions that reshaped the company—and what boards and CEOs need from one another when the future demands a different course. He’ll share lessons on governance, strategy and leading through consequential change.
President, National Geographic Films; Former senior executive, Walt Disney Studios
When Strategy Stops Transmitting
Even the best strategy fails if the organization can’t execute it. Adam will explore why alignment breaks down between the boardroom and the front line—and what directors should expect from management before those gaps begin to affect performance. Drawing on his Quality × Acceptance = Effectiveness framework, Leipzig will explore why sound strategies lose momentum and offer practical ways to recognize when execution is slipping before it’s reflected in results.
Across the program, you’ll:
“I didn’t think it was possible for this year’s event to eclipse last year’s, but I was wrong. Every session topic was timely and the speakers were experts in their fields.”
Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, Ameren; Board Member, MRO
“The peer-to-peer engagement was exquisite! The scenario-based structure was a great way to encounter the topics!”
Board Member, Avista
“It’s a small group that enables you meet and connect with people who can help your company or you personally.”
Board Member, Lincoln Educational Services
For directors who want to compare perspectives with accomplished peers and strengthen how they approach the board's most consequential decisions.
For leaders responsible for shaping board discussions, guiding oversight and helping boards navigate complex decisions with confidence.
For executives who want a deeper understanding of how public company boards evaluate strategy, risk and management recommendations.
Registration is now open. Don’t wait—seats are limited to keep the experience intimate and director-driven.
Group Discount Available:
Save more when you register as a group of 3 or more. Contact Liz Fallon at efallon@chiefexecutivegroup.com for more information.
The Directors Forum will be held at The Scottsdale Resort & Spa, a recently renovated property located in the heart of McCormick Ranch. The venue offers a quiet, focused environment for working sessions—alongside spaces to connect with peers over coffee, a meal or a moment outside between sessions.
For directors balancing heavy responsibilities and nonstop decision-making, the setting is intentionally low stress. The resort includes:
The venue is designed to support the kind of peer exchange and focused discussion the Forum is known for—without distraction, without noise, and without needing to leave the property.
Attendees can take advantage of our room block for a discounted rate of $399/night through February 11.
