The Atlanta CEO Council is hosting Dr. Ashok Goel at the July 23 Executive Reception for  a short talk on Biomimicry: the study of taking nature’s best ideas (such as the leg of a cockroach) and imitating the design and process to solve human problems (such as a better rotary joint).  This is a rapidly […]

Emory University’s Dr. Patrick Noonan leads a roundtable discussion focused on Decision Making.  Professor Noonan came to Goizueta in 1993 from the faculty of the Harvard Business School, where he earned his Ph.D. in Decision Sciences. He served as Goizueta’s Assistant Dean and Director of MBA Programs from 1996-2000. Patrick’s field is “decision analysis,” which draws […]

Atlanta CEO Council executives are planning for growth this year, focusing on entrepreneurial opportunities and partnerships, according to a recent survey of nearly 200 ACEO participants. Executives cite “insourcing” as an expansion area, keeping jobs closer to home.  And most plan to be around a long time through growth and re-investment for sustainability. Insourcing – keeping jobs that might […]

Responses from nearly 200 Atlanta CEO Council members indicate that they will spend more IT dollars in 2012. But the economy overwhelmingly dominates concerns for next year. IDC predicts worldwide IT spending to increase 6.9% to $1.8 trillion in 2012. Will you increase your IT spending in 2012? Less than 10% 29.44% Greater than 10% […]