The Bureau of Labor Statistics confirms that new employment demand for top executives will continue to grow at least at the rate of the average of all occupations through 2012. Yet, over the same term, experts are forecasting a severe shortfall in executive talent, due to boomer-generation retirement, and the exacting new aptitudes for building flexible, innovative, knowledge-based corporations in the global economy. The current state leads many organizations to question: how will they find their next "superstar" manager or executive?
Arguably, no corporate activity is more important or central to success, than identifying, enlisting and aligning key executives. In a talent-based economy, vision, team-building, leadership and precise communications are the core skills that build passion, and drive the constant adaptation and change necessary to compete effectively. Market-leading companies realize that executive acquisition strategies are a vital competitive lever, and key determinant for success. This track will examine how to address executive talent opportunities in the evolving economy.