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The Long-Term Boost Provided By Ukrainian Refugees

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study , from NC State, suggests that European countries that allocate resources towards infrastructure and other capital enhancements are poised to witness long-term improvements in their gross domestic product (GDP) as a result of the influx of Ukrainian refugees across the continent.

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Is Innovation manageable?

N2Growth Blog

In the years leading up to 2018, I have spent my time bringing innovation to the financial services space. As such it is all about innovation. And now, from a distance, my optimism regarding the sector’s ability to innovate and capture opportunities has not changed. Let’s study a bit about Innovation.

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How Innovation Is Completely Different in Established Organizations than in Startups

Leading Blog

In 2018 alone, 53 unicorns were added to the list. Their greatest fear is no longer their closest competitor, but the startups which, although they live in metaphorical garages and have hardly taken off, have an innovation power that established organizations can only dream of possessing. The Three Tracks of Innovation.

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Diversification Putting Pressure on FinTech Executives

N2Growth Blog

The fast-paced expansion of FinTech companies into long-distance geographies has increased the Penrose effect , thus escalating the managerial constraints affecting organizational growth and development. Shared values between colleagues, clients, or customers create long-lasting professional relationships based on trust and integrity.

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Executive Leadership in 2024: Skills and Strategies for Leaders

N2Growth Blog

Organizations look to their leaders to inspire a seamless transition to this digital-first culture, safeguarding data, increasing productivity, and fostering innovation in the same stride. A sustainable leadership approach does not fixate on short-term results alone.

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Challenging Thought-Terminating Clichés: Strategies for Organizational Change

Mike Cardus

Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth. Phrases like ‘Don’t rock the boat’ or ‘It’s not in the budget’ often serve to halt innovation and maintain the status quo.

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

N2Growth Blog

The company was to close by February 15, 2018. Fortunately, on December 28, 2017 MFG of South Dakota was granted a reprieve, of sorts, as a new order was received that will sustain operations into the third quarter of 2018. But, MFG of South Dakota’s story of “doing good” doesn’t end with its industry choice.