N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Digital leadership is not limited to technology-driven companies; businesses across industries recognize the need for influential digital leaders to stay competitive in the market.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Data Officer The role of a Chief Data Officer or CDO is fundamental in modern data-centric companies and is multifaceted, requiring a unique combination of skills. However, creativity drives innovation and offers novel solutions to business problems, giving companies a competitive edge.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

These powerful digital solutions offer unprecedented strategic insights, encourage decentralized decision-making, and support more robust data-driven strategies. With AI-powered learning platforms, individual learning curves and habits can be better understood, allowing for a more tailored approach to executive training.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As an executive coaching professional who works with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of coaching in shaping effective leaders. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

These extensive responsibilities enable them to make data-driven decisions that drive the company towards higher profitability. Striking the right balance is an enduring test of a CRO’s skills, highlighting the importance of agility, foresight, and adaptability.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Upstanding : How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth by Frank A. Calderoni discovered that character is just as vital for companies as it is for individuals. In his career as an executive at IBM, Cisco, and now as CEO of Anaplan, Frank A.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Yet, too much of what's written about improving performance in companies treats "the soft stuff" in a soft way. Drawing on a combination of empirical research and decades of experience advising global companies, the authors share a step-by-step approach to accelerating your company ahead of the competition. Related articles.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 10, 2024

This principle vividly illustrates companies treating their employees as mere expenses rather than valuable assets. The Cost-Centric Approach: Immediate Gains, Long-Term Losses Short-Term Savings, Long-Term Costs When companies prioritize cost reduction, often at the expense of their employees, they may see immediate financial gains.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

This ensures that the organization remains agile, adaptive, and resilient despite significant change. Consequently, an organization gains from a seamless power transfer and consistent leadership quality, contributing to its ongoing growth and stability.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 23, 2023

Unleashing the Power of Human Intelligence in the Age of AI: The Future of Executive Search Relies on Striking the Perfect Balance. This can save time and money while ensuring companies find the best candidates for their needs. To achieve this balance, companies must effectively use data analytics to guide top-of-funnel decisions.

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leaderCommunicator

MARCH 21, 2022

Business transformation is a common way leaders evolve companies to compete in changing environments. Less common however, is a powerful approach to drive transformation success: putting purpose at the core of the work. Why a Company's Purpose is Important. While there were multiple workstreams, the first one was purpose.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

It ensures that companies are prepared for any unforeseen changes in leadership due to retirement, emergencies, or sudden departures. An inclusive succession plan enriches the work culture, improves decision-making, and fosters creativity, making organizations more agile in the volatile business environment.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 15, 2022

“It is hoped this will inspire and encourage SMEs and mid-sized companies to harness their potential in becoming a major driver of sustainable and inclusive economic growth and innovation by focusing on several core dimensions of future readiness: sustainable growth, societal impact and adaptive capacity,” the authors conclude.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 12, 2024

Reskilling is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for companies that want to thrive in the future of work. Encourage Cross-Departmental Training: Expose employees to different roles within the company. Visible career paths can be powerful motivators for engagement in reskilling efforts.

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Eric Jacobson

MAY 4, 2018

My two favorite learnings from Stephen Denning ’s new book, The Age of Agile: How Smart Companies Are Transforming theWay Work Gets Done , are the following: First, where Denning explains the 10 elements of an organization/company that is passionate about, and driven by, the goal of delighting customers.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2024

Digital platforms and tools such as applicant tracking systems, AI-driven assessments, and online job portals have revolutionized the way companies source and assess candidates. One effective way to enhance your employer brand is through strategic partnerships with HR consultancy companies.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

Homkes’ book is a timely, comprehensive, and essential read for business leaders looking to take the next step toward ensuring high growth for their companies. The book brings together more than 15 years of Homkes working directly with high-growth companies of all sizes and across a wide variety of industries.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 18, 2023

In this article, we will explore the key aspects of HR value delivery and how HR can unleash its power to transform organizations. These capabilities, such as agility, innovation, and collaboration, directly impact the organization’s ability to deliver value to customers, investors, and communities.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In today’s world, where digital transformation and agility define market leadership, clinging to outdated methods is a clear sign of a firm comfortable with mediocrity. Stagnation in the Name of Tradition: To those firms still parading their Rolodex as a badge of honor, we offer a professional nod of defiance.

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Lead from Within

MAY 17, 2024

Slower Response to Challenges: Top-heavy organizations tend to be less agile when it comes to responding to challenges and market changes. Balancing leadership distribution, fostering open communication, and promoting a culture of innovation can help address these issues and lead to a more agile and engaged organization.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Ryan Gottfredson has created a comprehensive and research-based guide, Success Mindsets, that is designed to awaken readers to: the power of mindsets, the four mindsets they need to have to be successful, and the mindsets they currently possess through personal mindset assessment. Doing Agile Right : Transformation Without Chaos by Darrell K.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

The physics of a prism can also be applied to leadership: In an agile work environment, it is valuable to slow down and reconsider which leadership angle to take in particular situations. Research indicates that the person in the room with the highest power is the one who spreads the energy. What is your purpose in life?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 10, 2024

In an era where agility and adaptability are paramount, the traditional annual performance review seems as antiquated as a dial-up internet connection in the age of high-speed broadband. The multinational professional services company Accenture announced in Washington Post that they are getting rid of performance reviews and rankings.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Board Chair Coaching: A Catalyst for Organizational Growth As a firm that works with top executives in some of the world’s largest companies, we have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of board chair coaching in driving organizational growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Establishing themselves as noteworthy game changers, these leadership trends are compelling global leaders to rethink their corporate growth strategies while testing their ability to be agile yet decisive. Leaders must now comprehend and adapt to these new dynamics rapidly and effectively to ensure business continuity and resilience.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2023

You'll learn from more than a hundred successful leaders who share their powerful insights and compelling stories of how to make the leap, along with practical strategies and tactics for building a loyal following, moving up quickly to broaden your impact, and making the subtle but crucial mindset shifts that are required to lead others effectively.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 15, 2024

As a leader teaching them to tackle challenges on their own not only fosters resilience and agility. This, in turn, contributes to a more resilient, agile, and high-performing organization, ensuring long-term success for both your team and the company. It also promotes a high-performing organization.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

I’ve condensed this research into what I call the “Lucky 13” (I’m not superstitious): critical elements that set apart leading companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success. This role requires an intrinsic understanding of the company’s product or service and customer base.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

It presents a fine line where, on the one hand, the CMO must unleash the power of creative minds to develop innovative strategies that can distinguish the brand. It has emerged as the decisive factor that propels companies from the quagmire of mediocrity to the pinnacles of success.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Ready to unlock their power? A successful salesperson must possess the flexibility and agility to adjust their approach. It can lead to successful sales outcomes and contribute to a company’s success. Training and Development Strategies To harness the power of sales soft skills, they must be continuously developed.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

In a seven-year study, Tabrizi found that companies that focus their energy on building a supportive, purpose-driven culture that keeps people on edge, and boldly adapts to new environments are the companies that truly excel. Most companies pray for one innovation to skyrocket their growth.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Here are the most powerful top traits that can make you be the most successful leader you can be: Self-management. As you build your agility in solving problems under rapidly shifting circumstances, you’re learning to act decisively in a complex environment. Some traits set a great leader apart from the pack. Expressing curiosity.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 7, 2024

Investing in training and development helps teams stay agile and competitive. McKinsey’s research consistently shows that companies with diverse workforces are more likely to outperform their less diverse counterparts financially. But in time, every executive reaches a point when their performance suffers and failure persists.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Agile methodology has taken the IT industry by the storm, and now it’s spreading to other sectors. Many companies have managed to gain an edge tapping into its transformative power. Scaling Agile in enterprise-level environments is a daunting task. Adopt an Agile Mindset. By the Power of the Team.

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Tanveer Naseer

FEBRUARY 18, 2014

There’s little doubt that leaders now have to operate in a faster-paced, ever-changing environment where agility and innovation are no longer competitive advantages but requirements to doing business in today’s inner-connected global economy.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Similarly, financial companies and insurance firms are beginning to recognize that a diverse workforce is essential for success in today’s marketplace. Not only does diversity bring varied perspectives and ideas, but it also allows companies to understand better and serve their diverse customer base.

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