The President and Chief Executive Officer of The New York Times Company held a January 2007 meeting for the top 125 business and editorial executives from across the organization with the objective of motivating attendees to embrace and stimulate industry and organizational change.
Solution
Velocity worked with The New York Times to develop and execute a two day meeting at the Asia Society in New York City. Content featured compelling presentations with prominent corporate leaders from various industries, as well as segments featuring company acquisitions in the Digital Space and Leadership Moments, highlighting case studies from within the organization where effective leadership produced extraordinary results. Networking opportunities were offered at an onsite cocktail reception providing attendees the opportunity to get to know each other and view rare sculptures from the Asia Society's private collection.
Results
Velocity produced a seamless, informative meeting in an unexpected venue giving executives time to reflect on the future of their industry and their organization.