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Succession Planning: Not Just for Older Leaders

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In the most recent turn of events, Blackstone Group withdrew its bid for the company after making the determination that Dell’s future and the PC industry looks bleak. It is essentially impossible not to and this is particularly true in the ever-changing and evolving technology industry. years as of 2011 from 10 years in 2000.

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MFG of South Dakota: Trying To Do Some Good in the World

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At that time, the company cited changes in market conditions and proposed revisions to tax policies impacting the wind energy industry in the United States as the reasons to shutter its South Dakota operation. But, MFG of South Dakota’s story of “doing good” doesn’t end with its industry choice.

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Efficient vs. Effective | N2Growth Blog

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The mechanistic world of the industrial age continues to have a grip on our belief system. Thanks for sharing Tom. susanmazza Excellent and important distinction Mike. I think we focus on efficiency because that gives us "permission" to focus on the things that we can control.

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Loyalty vs. Tenure | N2Growth Blog

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The Costco experience isn’t what it used to be, US auto manufacturers continue to struggle, the banking industry has been crippled, and government agencies (pick one…USPS, IRS, DMV, etc.) often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name.

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Disruptive Business Models | N2Growth Blog

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So, in today’s post I’ll examine the power of disruption as a key business driver… Disruptive business models focus on creating, disintermediating, refining, reengineering or optimizing a product/service, role/function/practice, category, market, sector, or industry.

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Leadership Interview – Marshall Goldsmith | N2Growth Blog

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Mike Myatt : What if anything have you found to be a common misperception about the coaching industry? I have spent my life studying people and have conducted exhaustive amounts of research which supports my belief that anyone is capable of changing if they have the intrinsic motivation to do so. I help people understand this and act upon it.

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Design Matters

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You can review virtually any industry, sector, vertical, or micro-vertical and when you examine the dominant brands you’ll find quality design at their core. While there are exceptions to every rule, they are few and far between when it comes to design.

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