N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Proactive Succession Planning Proactive succession planning is pivotal for an organization’s sustainability and long-term growth. Carefully cultivating a pool of able leaders within the organization drastically reduces the risks associated with unexpected vacancies.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 24, 2024

Here are ten crucial leadership development areas that CEOs sometimes neglect. CEOs must be agile in navigating unforeseen challenges and evolving markets. An overlooked development area is honing the skill of swift adaptation, which allows CEOs to lead confidently, even in uncertain times.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Executive coaching, a synergistic alliance between a professional coach and an executive or a team, is designed to tap into the inherent potential of the coachee to enhance performance, learning, and development. The goal is to ensure leadership effectiveness within the organization while outlining pathways for future strategic objectives.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

Now it needs a third use, for organizations. Whether vertically integrated or diversified, the boundaries of these organizations remained sharp, with the new activities reporting through the established hierarchy. Now organizations employ strategies to take them outward bound utilizing any of six different arrangements.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This stability can be attributed to the specialized nature of the role and the importance of financial continuity in organizations. This trend highlights the shift towards shorter CEO tenures in large corporations, as companies seek leaders who can quickly adapt to changing market dynamics and drive growth.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Over two decades of research and observations have revealed the key factors that enable the best organizations to succeed and dominate. Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Companies must focus on nurturing and developing their human resources.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. 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

APRIL 19, 2024

There is friction between globalization and regional autonomy, a conflict between the desire for sustainability and the lure of rapid development, ongoing political uncertainties, and the ever-increasing impact of digital technology. These factors are redefining the shape of the global economic terrain.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Change is the only constant and agile HR appears to be the next evolutionary stage of human resources in an organization. The word agile invokes a lot of synonyms—lithe or limber, for those more inclined to literature, or quick and light-footed for those more focused on conveying its meaning. What is Agile HR?

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

There’s lots of talk about building agile organizations. Organizations that will survive — even thrive — in these disruptive times are fast and flexible. Agile approaches began a few decades ago with software development. Products and services pushed out to the market. For good reason.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

To illustrate the potential impacts, in 2007, Nokia had a little over half the mobile phone market with an operating profit of about $7.8 Its phones were quickly viewed as antiquated and difficult to work with for developers. Subsequently, its market share plummeted by 90 percent. Nokia just couldn’t keep up.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. Yet, when carried out adeptly, it results in holistic and sustainable marketing strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Additionally, the CDO is responsible for complying with global data protection regulations, reducing risk for the organization. Organizations must balance the need for creative freedom with the requirement to remain compliant. So, how can an organization maintain compliance without stifling creativity?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. One of the key benefits of performance coaching for executive development is the opportunity for self-reflection and self-discovery.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The board chair plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of an organization and ensuring its long-term success. By investing in coaching your board chair, your organization can unlock the full potential of its leadership team, paving the way for innovation, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

By providing leaders with the necessary tools and techniques, they can navigate the complexities of the business environment, align their vision and strategies with the market demands, and achieve their organization’s goals. Effective leadership enhances productivity and creates an environment that fosters growth and expansion.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

In his article on “Crafting Strategy,” McGill University professor and management author, Henry Mintzberg, provides a good example of innovation and organizational learning in high-performing, agile organizations: “Out in the field, a salesman visits a customer. They take the market or customers at face value.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Role of Board Advisor Coaching in Shaping Success Board advisor coaching plays a critical role in shaping the success of organizations and their leaders. They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

But setting goals in functional silos and then hoping that everything works itself out across the organization is an unlikely path to success. Collaborating with other business functions is often an adjustment for sales and marketing leaders. Sales and marketing leaders become more mature in their thinking about the demand plan.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2024

Building resilience into the fabric of the organization is essential for weathering uncertainty and sustaining long-term success. Understanding Resilience in Business Resilience in business refers to the ability of an organization to withstand disruptions, adapt to changing circumstances, and emerge stronger from adversity.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2024

Strategic staffing has become crucial for organizations to stay competitive and agile. Understanding Strategic Staffing Strategic staffing involves aligning an organization’s workforce with its long-term business objectives.

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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. In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 12, 2023

The world of leadership is constantly evolving, and new trends and developments are shaping the future of leadership. Flattening Organizations: Flattening structures is a popular trend among many industries. This approach can improve communication, enable agility, and foster innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. Finding the right leaders in an industry that demands excellence, strategic vision, and a deep understanding of financial markets can drive success and stay ahead of the competition.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Over two decades of research and observations have revealed the key factors that enable the best organizations to succeed and dominate. Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Companies must focus on nurturing and developing their human resources.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 8, 2015

So rapid is the pace of new developments, and so diverse the forms of competition, that many large corporations struggle to be agile enough to compete. Tiny niche players can emerge from nowhere to take the market or make expensively researched products obsolete overnight. For agility the “art” of strategizing is needed.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

As the healthcare industry continues to undergo rapid changes, driven by advancements in technology and evolving patient needs, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to stay ahead of the curve. Case Study 1 One example is an organization disrupting the sector with a Patient Engagement Platform.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Although digitization has a significant catalytic effect on these processes, a successful diversification strategy would still need a solid basis and a set of scalable growth patterns that could apply to target markets. It will most likely overcome cross-cultural barriers as it expands into new markets.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2024

From leveraging technology to fostering a culture that attracts the best talent, we’ll explore strategies and practices that can help your London-based organization stay competitive in the digital era. To retain top talent, it’s essential to foster a culture of continuous learning and development.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 18, 2023

In the ever-changing landscape of the business world, HR professionals face the challenge of delivering value to their organizations. The concept of HR value delivery encompasses the ability of HR departments to not only meet the needs of the business but also to create a positive impact on the overall success of the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

My role changed from hiring entry-level roles in the local market to hiring professional and executive-level roles virtually across the country. This reality is becoming a competitive differentiator for organizations willing to embrace it. The changes came quickly, and it was an exciting journey for my colleagues and me.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

As companies expand their operations into new markets and collaborate with diverse teams, leaders must adapt their leadership styles to accommodate different cultural perspectives. This is where international coaching plays a pivotal role in developing global leadership mastery.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

It helps build strong relationships with suppliers, enabling organizations to negotiate favorable terms and establish strategic partnerships for long-term success. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

This is how AI will reshape the future of work and alter leadership dynamics forever: The Intersection of AI and Leadership Strategies: Leaders must think long-term, integrating AI into their strategic plans for market forecasting and supply chain optimization. Staying ahead in AI trends is key for future readiness.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

With this in mind, they offer a new standard of performance defined by nine key strategies in three areas—growth, operation, and organization. Grow selectively (that is, where they can claim profitable market share) and in ways suitable for the local environment, not everywhere all at once. Strategy #1: Do Good, Grow Beyond.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 29, 2019

Look beyond the “spot market” for talent. It’s been a vital focus for many of our leadership team retreats and culture development work. Are you underestimating and failing to engage key change drivers in your organization? Engage employees in the transition instead of herding them through it.

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