N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Embracing this model allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool, which can drive innovation and growth. A technologically proficient distributed team fosters productivity and cultivates innovation and resilience, making the business future-ready. The lines of delineation between work and home have all but disappeared.

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Competitive Advantage Efficiency Technology Tools 235

Kevin Eikenberry

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

And each year we have given readers of great leadership advice the chance to help us choose the winner.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 20, 2020

That is why it was so heartening to see Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever, stop publishing quarterly results back in 2010 and informing shareholders that “if they didn’t buy into this long-term value-creation model, which is equitable, which is shared, which is sustainable, then don’t put your money in our company.”

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Short-term Long-term Leadership Simon 220

Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio Planning, Delegation, Accountability + FUN! Thursday, October 28th, 2010 Posted by: mike Delegation of Tasks and Planning Steps Required Hoopdom: Requires teams to effectively plan a project, delegate tasks, plan for evaluation & follow-up. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress.

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Delegation Planning Team Building Follow-up 107

Mike Cardus

JANUARY 3, 2011

Design by 12GrainStudio Planning Is Important; So do it. Monday, January 03rd, 2011 Posted by: mike The planning process starts when an individual is assigned a task, either by themself , by their manager , or on request from some other authorized person. All rights reserved. Powered by WordPress. Ohh…that was important?

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Planning Team Building Construction Learning-by-Doing 88

Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 7, 2011

Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation by Steven Johnson makes that cut. I’d recommend it to anyone who’s ever had bursts of inspiration and wondered why they haven’t been able to replicate those circumstances, or anyone who wants to innovate at all. Candidly, I’m blown away.

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Licensing Education Ethics Books 295

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Innovative companies realize remarkable marketplace rewards. The Business of Innovation is a five part series created by CNBC in association with IBM. The Business of Innovation is a five part series created by CNBC in association with IBM. and oh, if you want a pic to show with your comment, go get a gravatar !

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Innovation Planning Execution Newsletter 50

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc., Also, a common response is to confuse a sales engine, fulfillment process, operational process, technology platform, or any number of other areas as business models, where this is not the case.

Business Model 269

Business Model Blog Brand Depreciation 269

CO2

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Too Much Innovation? I have the privilege recently to work with a technology company that has one of their three core values as innovative. Are we too innovative? And at times it costs us money chasing down innovation at a cost of operational excellence. In renewing their values this year we hit a speed bump.

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Innovation Executive Coaching Strategic Planning Definition 74

CO2

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Recently, when working with clients to bring the strategic planning process out of the board room and into mail room, we brought to life Motivation 2.0. Every company can implement strategic planning by involving all or many employees at every level. You will find it is not all good news for the planning process.

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Strategic Planning Motivation Planning Executive Coaching 76

CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

When your strategy is so ingrained into the culture do you still need to list it as a strategy in your strategic plan ? Does Nordstrom’s have to say that they will be known for exceptional service in their strategic plan each year or is it so ingrained in the culture that it does not have to be said any longer.

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Strategic Planning Planning Executive Coaching Film 76

CO2

DECEMBER 24, 2010

They have been studying over the past decade innovation within established organizations. In the process they have compiled perhaps the most extensive library of innovation case studies in the world. If you are struggling with innovation in your organization this is a must read. There is just one little problem.

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Innovation Execution Executive Coaching Govindarajan 74

CO2

DECEMBER 29, 2010

“A word is dead when it is said some say, I say it just begins to live that day&# – Emily Dickinson When you work on a strategic plan – even if you keep them as short as we do at CO2 Partners , to one page, each word you choose is so critical. Why does this matter? Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against?

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Strategic Planning Planning Blog Execution 68

CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. She sends’em abroad on her own affairs, From the second she opens her eyes— One million Hows, two million Wheres, And seven million Whys! About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against? John Sullivan FORA.tv

Innovation 79

Innovation Management Executive Coaching Strategic Planning 79

CO2

DECEMBER 28, 2010

When your strategy is so ingrained into the culture do you still need to list it as a strategy in your strategic plan ? Does Nordstrom’s have to say that they will be known for exceptional service in their strategic plan each year or is it so ingrained in the culture that it does not have to be said any longer.

Strategic Planning 76

Strategic Planning Executive Coaching Planning Execution 76

CO2

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Too Much Innovation? I have the privilege recently to work with a technology company that has one of their three core values as innovative. Are we too innovative? And at times it costs us money chasing down innovation at a cost of operational excellence. In renewing their values this year we hit a speed bump.

Innovation 60

Innovation Executive Coaching Strategic Planning Definition 60

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? That is the question. In summary, a bonus structure properly conceived and implemented offers many more benefits than downside. I hope these thoughts help.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

If change and innovation weren’t key contributors to sustainable success, and the enterprise could just run on auto-pilot, you could replace the CEO with a General Manager. What do great CEOs do when the business model, the strategic plan, and the revenue hurdles don’t seem to be in alignment? They make changes.

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Restructuring Blog CEO Brand 288

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. They find ways to consistently engage them and incorporate them into their innovation and planning initiatives. Bottom line – leaders who build a static business doom themselves to failure.

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Blog Meyer Short-term Learning-by-Doing 420

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Kevin also hosts the Best of Leadership Blogs 2010 contest of which this blog is a nominee (if you haven’t voted yet, today is the last day for voting). The most effective leaders have the best “talk”; a great vision, values, wonderful approaches and plans, and people see talk as more than just words – they see the walk.

Leadership 302

Leadership Blog Brand Consultative 302

Mike Cardus

SEPTEMBER 25, 2010

Design by 12GrainStudio Another Goal Setting & Action Planning Method. Saturday, September 25th, 2010 Posted by: mike Purchase the E-Book: How to Lead Awesome Team-Building Programs Did you ever wonder “How does one lead AWESOME team-building programs? Goal Setting & Action Planning Goals are what by when.

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Goal Planning Team Building Reference 84

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. Innovation, improvements, or these 'Next' Practices should be looked at in all facets of your business value proposition, your core.

Blog 295

Blog Outsourcing Competitive Advantage Innovation 295

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Then we have to deconstruct our abilities in each area, map a tactical plan to get better and measure our progress. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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Blog Leadership Brand Consultative 405

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Figure 1: The Interbrand Best 100 Global Brands 2010 A look at two brands’ performances from this year’s table offers insight into how brands can navigate today’s marketplace. Now the Eurozone’s largest bank, it has plans to further establish its presence in the U.K., and Latin America.

Brand 65

Brand Globalization Banking Long-term 65

Michael Lee Stallard

OCTOBER 18, 2010

command and control of the Navy was quickly reestablished and planning for America’s response began while the embers of the fire from the terrorist attack still smoldered a short distance away. Michael Lee Stallard on October 19th, 2010 Brian, It can indeed! At the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., If it can work for the U.S.

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Servant Leader Bond Mentor McCarthy 356

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. In most cases the answer is no it’s not…however this is often times exactly how the decision is made. That’s about it.

Entrepreneur 325

Entrepreneur CEO Blog Welch 325

Kevin Eikenberry

DECEMBER 16, 2010

Consulting Speaking Training Products KevinEikenberry.com About Blog Home Blogs I Like Leadership Learning Subscribe Best of Blogs Winner by Kevin Eikenberry on December 16, 2010 in Leadership , Leadership Blogs , Learning The polls are closed, the votes are in, and we have a winner! This is an unprecedented third title for Steve Roesler.

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Blog Workshop McCarthy Video 189

CO2

OCTOBER 16, 2010

via Questions Are The Answer | Management Innovation eXchange. She sends’em abroad on her own affairs, From the second she opens her eyes— One million Hows, two million Wheres, And seven million Whys! About the Author As President and Co-founder of ACI Telecentrics, Inc., Pulse Meme Feed What Is Your Brand Against? John Sullivan FORA.tv

Innovation 60

Innovation Management Executive Coaching Strategic Planning 60

Lead on Purpose

MAY 31, 2010

As product leaders we need to plan and then move forward with focus and energy. 6 Responses Roger Crum , on June 4, 2010 at 7:22 pm said: Excellent question that each move us to add positive value and change in our lives.Thank you. Reply Michael Ray Hopkin , on June 19, 2010 at 10:17 pm said: Roger, glad to hear your enjoyed this post.

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Rogers Learning-by-Doing Taylorism Taylor 237

Great Results Team Building

JANUARY 25, 2022

Many musicians had to find other innovative techniques to continue to share their music, and without the support of fans or a following, they could not have sustained their careers. Lady Gaga showed us an excellent example of this when she posted on her Twitter account a photo of herself in 2010. Be Consistent… and Persistent.

Power 226

Power Team Leadership Short-term 226

Michael Lee Stallard

JULY 15, 2010

In a future blog post, I plan to share some of my thoughts related to connection that I recorded in my personal journal following that event. 1 Comment so far Michael Roberts on July 15th, 2010 I would agree with importance of connection in general. Looking forward to read more of your posts, thank you for sharing this.

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McCarthy Godin Middle Management Teamwork 231

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 5, 2010

Paul shared a string of fabulous ideas and techniques to help everyone be more effective at both problem solving and innovation. He said that when striving for innovation, leaders should think like venture capitalists. Consider these five action steps: Look for lots of innovative ideas in your area of need.

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Venture Capitalist Innovation Workshop Learning-by-Doing 173

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Now that you have your grade in hand, create a plan for consistent and sustainable growth in your leadership ability and review it regularly taking measure of your progress or lack thereof. Want to find out? If you’re looking to benchmark your leadership ability the following self examination will give you a baseline to build from.

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Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 310

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 16, 2011

Let me be clear that I’m not advocating brand snobbery, just astute brand management based on time tested success principles. Intelligent brands create at least some level of focused planning surrounding the issue of access to prevent overexposure. Once a brand is overexposed it becomes commoditized, diluted, and ultimately.

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Brand Brand Management Blog Media 325

Kevin Eikenberry

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Tagged as: from bud to boss Cancel reply Leave a Comment Previous post: Two Books to Better Organizational Results Why I Blog Tag Cloud Popular Posts Recent Comments 360 assessment attitude change choice coaching confidence corporate leadership decisions executive leadership expectations feedback goals innovative leadership inspiration leadership leadership (..)

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Workshop Video Blog Mentor 183

Kevin Eikenberry

OCTOBER 11, 2010

They look for innovative approaches (like the Remarkable Leadership Learning System ). Tagged as: leadership training , training { 1 comment… read it below or add one } Robin Shanks October 11, 2010 at 9:11 am Kevin: That’s a GREAT idea! Many approaches are taken. They buy books (like Remarkable Leadership ).

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? If your company’s long-term business plan requires the acquisition, or retention of the uber employee then your business not only has a risk management issue, but it is likely not scalable.

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Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 298