Why Join TEC?

Chief executives face make-or-break decisions every day. TEC delivers the vital perspective you need to see the big picture, test your ideas, and move your company to the next level.

Since 1957 in the USA and 1986 in Australia, TEC has been helping chief executives become better leaders who make better decisions and achieve better results in their businesses and lives. TEC helps chief executives outperform the competition through enhanced leadership, strategic focus and practical solutions, benefiting members in the following ways:

Improved Decision Making

As a CEO, you must make the right decisions since the wrong ones can affect the viability of your business. TEC is both a think tank and a sounding board where the best ideas can be generated, analysed and applied to your greatest business advantage.

"TEC brings the skills I desire into my board room. The TEC environment is real, pure and stimulating towards the pursuit of business excellence." Alan Bruce, Chief Executive Officer, Strategic National Group, 6 year TEC Member

Increased Accountability & Commitment to Action

Just as you ensure that those who work with you are held accountable, TEC maintains a strong emphasis on follow through and implementation of the actions you undertake for your business and personal development. TEC will help you stay on track by ensuring that targets are achieved and results are measured and assessed.

"Being a member of TEC has definitely increased our bottom line. The people in my group are the only people who give it to me 'straight' and tell me what I need to know, as distinct from what I want to hear!" Victoria Black, Publisher, Wildfire Publishing, 7 year TEC member NSW

Personal and Professional Growth

Each month, TEC brings to you an interactive workshop designed by your TEC Chair who knows the specific issues you are facing in your business and personal life. As a group, you and your fellow members will work through a customised program of development topics presented to you by an expert TEC speaker and further reviewed by your group.

"TEC has made a big difference and opened up my eyes to how I can go about getting a better work life balance and improving both parts of my life which are important to me." Craig Fuller, General Manager, Robinhood Limited, TEC member Auckland

Overcoming Isolation

It can be lonely at the top, and many CEOs experience a sense of isolation that diminishes the rewards and can undermine their position. TEC provides a supportive peer group, where you can "discuss the unutterable" in total confidentiality, helping reduce the stress associated with this level of responsibility.

"There is always something new to learn and prosper from other Chief Executives who are not in your industry and therefore approach your problems from a different perspective and in complete confidence." Stan Lewis, Managing Director, BSF Arkell Group, 7 year TEC member QLD

Anticipating and Managing Change

TEC enables you to deal with the speed of change and the emergency issues in your company. New management ideas and technologies are reviewed and implemented with the advantage of observing and learning from the experiences of your fellow members.

"TEC constantly challenges you to address the most important questions to build a sustainable business. If you need to spend more time working on the business, rather than in it, TEC is for you." John Goddard, CEO, Rockend, 5 year TEC member NSW

Network Nationally and Internationally

With more than 14,600 members worldwide, TEC and its international partners link you to a global community that shares its successes as well as mistakes in an ever-expanding business network. TEC members visiting another city or country are encouraged to attend TEC meetings and to make contact with members from their own and other industries.

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