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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Great Game of Business Conference

Jul 11, 2025 by Great Game Team 0 Comments

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We're thrilled to share that the full session lineup for the 2025 Great Game of Business Conference is now live! Featuring seven key Learning Tracks, this year's agenda tackles the biggest challenges faced by leaders and employees today—from retaining top talent to strategically deploying AI. Here's your guide to getting the most out of this event:

Keynote Speakers You Won’t Want to Miss

Annie Duke & Jack Stack: Fireside Chat

Join renowned author and decision strategist Annie Duke with Great Game of Business founder and CEO of SRC Holdings, Jack Stack, for an insightful fireside chat. They will explore decision-making strategies, focusing on navigating uncertainty, effectively using transparency, and empowering teams to think critically and collaboratively.

Ari Weinzweig: Keynote Speaker

Ari Weinzweig, Co-Founder of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, will deliver an inspiring keynote sharing his insights on leadership, organizational culture, and customer service excellence. Discover practical strategies from one of America’s most innovative business leaders and learn how to foster lasting success and meaningful connections.

Explore Seven Powerful Learning Tracks

Our sessions are carefully structured into thematic learning tracks, each focusing on key areas of organizational success. Here's an overview of each track and some essential sessions to help you plan your ideal conference experience:

  1. Attracting & Retaining Talent

Building workplaces that draw and keep top talent.

  • Session Highlight: "Why Your People Keep Quitting—and How to Avoid It" – Discover hidden causes of attrition and gain practical strategies.
  • Session Highlight: "Never Fire Again: How to Build a Company of A-Players That Lasts" – A practical framework for building and maintaining a strong talent bench.
  1. Culture & Values

Turn your organization's core values into everyday actions.

  • Session Highlight: "What Do Values, Unicorns & Agendas Have in Common?" – Practical ways to bring your organizational values to life.
  • Session Highlight: "Transform Your Organization’s Culture: Leading with Transparency" – Real-world examples of how openness drives employee engagement.
  1. Leadership & Empowerment

Develop confident and capable leaders at every level of your organization.

  • Session Highlight: "Leadership Bootcamp" – Jeff Fultz shares a practical leadership approach inspired by Marine Corps principles.
  • Session Highlight: "Lead With Language—Words Have Weight" – Communication skills to motivate and align your teams.
  1. Operational Excellence

Data-driven execution to enhance performance and results.

  • Session Highlight: "Intermediate Financial Literacy" – Improve your financial decision-making skills.
  • Session Highlight: "All In on KPIs" – Discover how choosing and monitoring the right KPIs can revolutionize your business.
  1. Playing the Long Game

Strategies for long-term sustainability, succession planning, and enduring employee ownership.

  • Session Highlight: "Discover the Benefits of Enhanced Employee Ownership with an ESOP" – Practical insights on implementing Employee Stock Ownership Plans.
  • Session Highlight: "Experienced Player’s Guide to Great Game" – Veteran Great Game of Business practitioners share valuable lessons learned.
  1. Tools for Engagement

Engaging, interactive methods to promote employee innovation and participation.

  • Session Highlight: "Show Me Your MiniGames" – Interactive session showcasing MiniGames™ proven to boost engagement.
  • Session Highlight: "Pondi’s Playbook: MiniGames for Maximizing Engagement & Continuous Growth" – Expert tips on designing impactful MiniGames™.
  1. Great Game Fundamentals

Master core Great Game of Business practices, from effective Huddles to impactful Bonus Plans.

  • Session Highlight: "The Great Game Experience - Conference Edition" – Discover firsthand how the Great Game of Business can quickly boost financial results and organizational culture.

Networking

Develop valuable connections and build meaningful relationships during the conference.

  • Networking Highlight: "All In Casino Night" – An engaging evening filled with great food, drinks, casino games, and networking on the Loews Arlington Event Lawn.

Practitioner-Led Sessions

Every session is led by experienced practitioners—leaders who implement Great Game of Business principles daily in their own organizations. No theories, just practical insights and proven tactics you can apply right away.

Secure Your Spot Today

The Great Game of Business Conference offers something for everyone, from new players to seasoned vets. Early-bird pricing ends July 15th, so reserve your spot now and go "All In" with hundreds of fellow game changers.

Register Now and begin planning your perfect conference experience.

We're excited to welcome you to Texas!

Contact us to talk to a Great Game coach. We think you’ll be interested in what you find out.

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