Strategy Driven

MAY 9, 2024

And with financing being one of the primary reasons startups go under, the right strategy needs to involve improving upon your operating capital. What Is Operating Capital? Sometimes called “working capital,” operating capital is the sum of a business’s current assets minus its current liabilities.

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Lead from Within

MAY 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business the significance of well-defined and meaningful company values cannot be overstated. Furthermore, a report by Great Place to Work found that companies with strong, values-driven cultures tend to outperform their peers in terms of financial performance, innovation, and employee satisfaction.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For small business owners, reducing operational costs is essential for the success of the company. With rising overhead expenses and competition from larger companies, it can be difficult to keep up with the ever-increasing costs associated with running a business.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 21, 2023

Does your business struggle when it comes to operational efficiency? Efficiency can have a huge impact on the overall success of the company, productivity, employee morale, and many other key metrics, so it is an area that is always worth addressing if there are improvements that can be made.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain and logistics, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. In this blog post, we explore the significance of advanced pallet wrappers and their impact on streamlining warehouse operations.

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Operations Supply Chain Film Efficiency 110

N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

In the previous three parts of this series, we realized the challenging factors around searching for and placing an ideal candidate to lead a private equity portfolio company. A simple illustration perhaps is a CEO of a large injection molding firm, who might be well suited to a brewing and bottling company. Realize that P.E.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

portfolio company executives , diving into hiring assessment essentials in terms of hard skills to lead a portfolio company and run the business. Adding a new CxO might create temporary instability in a firm that has relied on generations of insiders or in the case of a more recent startup, a mercurial leader to harness the company.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2021

Deploying an operational risk management program that does the intended job remains a challenge for many businesses today. The industrial sector and others have witnessed rapid changes that significantly altered the way businesses operate. They need to train all employees to make risk-based thinking part of everyday operations.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

1) Invest in Employees: Investing in an employee is one of the most effective ways to benefit all company stakeholders. By investing in employees, companies can create a positive working environment where employees feel valued and appreciated. It also helps to retain top talent that otherwise would have moved on to other companies.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2024

With the increasing prevalence of remote work, companies are reevaluating their traditional hiring practices and exploring alternative approaches to meet their staffing needs. One such approach that is gaining traction is partnering with outsourcing companies to leverage remote talent.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Operating Officer A Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds a distinctive and crucial role in the corporate ecosystem. Equipped with a holistic view of the organization’s objectives and a deep understanding of its operations, a COO is often considered the key driver of operational excellence.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 4, 2021

Any company cannot do without a workforce. There are no companies that operate like any other resource without labour. But also ineffective and poor quality work of the company’s personnel can lead to deterioration, Click to continue reading.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Why do some young companies become unicorns ( a privately held startup company with a value of over $1 billion) , while others don’t? May and Pablo Dominguez provide readers with a powerful framework of universally applicable principles that enable any company to effectively accelerate its ability to scale and grow.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

However, while often not “planned”, our research shows that many leaders’ paths follow this pattern because they have been operating with a serendipity mindset. A serendipity mindset is not a mythical power that only specific leaders are born with but a way of operating in both our professional and personal lives that can be learned.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence has transformed industries, improved efficiency, and provided innovative solutions, but it also brings along a set of ethical challenges that your company can’t survive without addressing. The sheer scale at which AI operates means that when issues do arise, their repercussions can be extensive.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Guest post from Sam Hua and Nan Hua: Business people talk all the time about wanting to build ‘hundred-year companies’. The key should be survival, so the company will be alive and kicking in a hundred years, passed on across generations. As for a hundred years of growth – well, no company has yet managed to do that.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Understanding the Duties of a Chief Commercial Officer In the past ten years, the role of the Chief Commercial Officer has evolved to include more than just sales operations. The CCO often serves as a crucial bridge between a company’s day-to-day operations and long-term goals, offering valuable insights that influence its direction.

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CEO Insider

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Rhett Power discusses a few ways business leaders can balance business innovation with operations when focusing on digital transformation. The post Can Companies Strike a Better Balance Between Business Operations and Innovation? Nearly the whole world moved to remote work back in 2020, and organizations responded the […].

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 8, 2024

In many countries, even if there are laws about dads getting time off when a baby is born, the way workplaces operate and traditional views on who takes care of kids can be old-fashioned. Companies are more accommodating to moms than dads. The results showed that these men wanted to spend more time with their partners and new babies.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 31, 2023

They are tasked with translating strategic direction into operational reality, managing teams, and dealing with the practicalities of day-to-day work. Strategic Thinking: While they're closer to operational details, middle managers also need to be able to think strategically.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2016

I bet if I asked you what your company is all about you’d give me that same ol’ rehearsed elevator pitch. I like to call this collection of systems the organization’s “ Human Operating System.” Here are the key parts of every Human Operating System: 1. But, if I asked you how. You just might stall.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Learning and Development teams of companies are working overtime to figure out ways to keep the organizations functioning in these difficult times. Here we bring you a few learning and development trends for 2022 to help companies introduce impactful and efficient training programs. Training Remote Managers.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 17, 2023

Efficient fleet management is an essential aspect of running a successful business, especially for companies that rely on the transportation of goods and services. Why Efficient Fleet Management Is Good For Your Bottom Line Efficient fleet management is integral to the financial success of any company with a transportation component.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 2, 2021

Many factors can make or break your business, including scaling your operations towards growth. Scaling in business is when a company is leveraging resources and increasing revenue. Before you scale your operations, you need to plan your growth in that regard and set goals. Plan your success. Housekeeping. Your employees.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2022

In the second part of this series, we will continue this theme on executive hiring for a private equity portfolio company by examining parallel soft skill essentials and core, soft credential constituents. This instance focuses on a handful of core demands specific to portfolio companies, aligned to soft skill talents. The Soft Skills.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Even our headquarters in the Netherlands, which have domestic offices, face challenges in maintaining consistency in their operations. This also holds in the case of conflicts between different cultures within a company. However, it is also important to allow creativity and innovation. How is it communicated?

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 3, 2024

When employees depart from parent companies to start their own ventures in the same industry, they may find themselves competing against a newly established enterprise set up by their former employer. Uncertain dynamic Spinouts do possess certain advantages due to knowledge transfer from their parent companies.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They are subject matter experts in their field, the brightest minds, and equipped with the immense technical skills and experience to be at the helm of the world’s most powerful and disruptive companies. Here is why your organization should be interested in partnering with an executive coaching company.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 25, 2022

These tests are used by recruiting companies to select deserving candidates for filling positions that require enough occupational expertise. The following article throws light on how recruiting companies work upon the test to hire candidates. Benefits of Ramsay Assessment Test for Recruiting Companies.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The Current Digital Landscape Today’s digital landscape is constantly changing, revolutionizing how businesses and industries operate. Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 22, 2022

High-tech companies have the power to make an impact when it comes to green initiatives that can create a more sustainable future. It may seem daunting at first, but with policies in place and by encouraging employee engagement, high-tech companies can successfully implement sustainability practices. Green Transportation.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 7, 2023

By integrating themselves within such communities, organizations can cultivate loyalty among managers and employees, while simultaneously contributing to the smooth functioning of operations in remote and underserved areas. ” This attests to the broader positive influence experienced within the companies as a result of the program.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Operations managers have a tough and challenging role, particularly in 2021. If you’re working in operations management, or you aspire to become an operations supervisor, take a look at some of the challenges you’ll be facing in 2021: 1. As we move towards a ‘new normal’, businesses are facing unexpected obstacles. Cost Cutting.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

As the primary procurement and supply operations overseer, the CPO is crucial in improving procurement excellence. Furthermore, they must also prioritize compliance and risk management in procurement operations. Procurement is also critical in securing goods and services essential to a company’s operations and success.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 1, 2022

When it comes to starting your own proper trucking company, there are many incisive things to consider. This article will provide an overview of some of the most integrally important things to consider when starting your own trucking company. What type of trucking company do you want to start? Determine the scope.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Leadership Quandary and Private Equity Talent A recent disclosure from a survey conducted by PitchBook resonates with a concerning reality: “Nearly half of PE firms and their portfolio companies question whether they have the right leadership in place.”

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 8, 2023

As a business leader, this is arguably one of your most important jobs, because it can define the success or failure of your company. So how can you ensure that your team are as content and hard-working as they can be?

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