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CHICAGO | April 29 | 5:15 – 9:00 p.m.

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Spiaggia
980 North Michigan Avenue
The Private Dining Rooms of Spiaggia, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL
www.spiaggiarestaurant.com

A favorite of critics and patrons alike, this timeless four-star restaurant celebrates the cuisine of award-winning Chef/Partner Tony Mantuano, who creates luxurious, world-class Italian cuisine showcasing the finest ingredients presented with simple elegance. You’ll enjoy cocktails and dinner in a private dining room offering floor-to-ceiling windows with a breathtaking view of Lake Michigan in a warm, elegant setting. The award-winning wine list, impeccable service, spectacular view and sophisticated, contemporary setting contribute to Spiaggia’s universal regard as a premier Italian dining destination.

Agenda
5:15 – 6:15 p.m. Networking Cocktail Reception
6:15 – 7:00 p.m. Welcome from Harvard Business Review and Keynote Presentation by Thomas H. Davenport
7:00 – 8:00 p.m. Sit-Down Dinner
8:00 – 8:45 p.m. Interactive Panel Discussion and Audience Discussion with Q&A
8:45 – 9:00 p.m. Wrap-Up and Conclusions

More about Thomas Davenport's keynote presentation
In an age in which many decisions have been suboptimal, the next frontier is to use analytics and other tools to make better decisions, both strategic and operational. In this discussion, analytics thought leader Tom Davenport expands on the ground–breaking research in his best-selling book Competing on Analytics with insights from his upcoming book, Being Analytical: How Organizations Make Fact-Based Decisions, revealing how individuals and companies can transform their approaches to decisions. Specifically, Tom addresses:

  • How thriving organizations develop their analytical capabilities.
  • The benefits gained by closely linking information, analytics and decision making.
  • Competitive decision making: a look at the companies that do it best.
  • How your organization can begin to assess and improve decision making today.

 

"Some companies have built their very businesses on their ability to collect, analyze and act on data. Every company can learn from what these firms do."

Thomas H. Davenport