N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

It delves into the complex layers of leadership, team building, strategy formation, decision-making, and emotional intelligence. Here is where executive coaching comes into play – stepping up as a catalyst that bolsters these skills and fosters an environment for continuous leadership development.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

There’s lots of talk about building agile organizations. Agile approaches began a few decades ago with software development. According to the Agile Alliance , “One thing that separates Agile from other approaches to software development is the focus on the people doing the work and how they work together.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Their role transcends the mundane day-to-day operational helm, veering into orchestrating strategic blueprints, fostering growth, and cementing the long-term success of the enterprise. As customer expectations pivot and technological advantages rapidly continue, insurance executives must morph into agile learners.

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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 These transformations typically involve a profound change in how a business operates, encompassing people, process, and technology.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Power of Culturally Diverse Perspectives: Exploring the Benefits of International Coaching in Global Leadership Mastery In today’s global business landscape, the ability to navigate and effectively lead across cultures is becoming increasingly vital for success.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. Our leadership and coaching solutions are trailblazing and underpinned by a robust philosophy driven by a core set of values.

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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. They remain current with industry regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring their organizations operate within legal boundaries.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in May 2020. Success Mindsets : Your Keys to Unlocking Greater Success in Your Life, Work, & Leadership by Ryan Gottfredson. Doing Agile Right : Transformation Without Chaos by Darrell K. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 32 titles.

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The Practical Leader

JANUARY 11, 2023

A major focus of my writing and leadership/culture development career has been dealing with change. Here’s a few blogs/articles evolving from that work: An Agile Culture Ripples Out From the Leadership Team. Organizational behavior reflects leadership team behavior. They expect the unexpected and swivel to meet it.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I N THE PAST DECADE, the corporate world has seen a seismic shift in how it operates. Teams operating within a strong culture share a set of values, beliefs, and behaviors. It’s important to regularly revisit and communicate these values, ensuring that they’re aligned with the current mode of operation.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

T HE INEVITABLE CONSEQUENCE of leading in an increasingly complex world is that we will have developmental gaps in our leadership. In the words of Robert Anderson and William Adams, authors of Scaling Leadership , “We are running an Internal Operating System that is not complex enough for the complexity we face.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 21, 2022

Business always includes an element of unpredictability, and agility and flexibility are enduring requirements for successful leadership. But more than ever before we are operating in uncharted waters, and building long-term success in business and leadership means not just implementing new methods but creating a whole new mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

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. Effective Strategies for Implementing Board Advisor Coaching Board advisor coaching is a critical component of the leadership development process in organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Businesses now have powerful tools and technologies to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver customer value. The fast pace of technological advancements, business growth, and market changes demands technology leaders to possess agility in thought that enables them to anticipate changes before they occur.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

from @wallybock Don’t Get Smug The Next Time You Win from @JohnBaldoni Leadership Sketchbook: 7 Keys to Mastering the Art of Leading by Ken Downer @RapidStartLdr Heroism and Leadership in the Movie, 12 Angry Men by Scott T.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

By fostering a culture of AI innovation, organizations position themselves to create groundbreaking solutions that address evolving customer needs and drive market leadership. Enhancing Operational Efficiency: AI is a transformative force when it comes to enhancing operational efficiency.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 27, 2014

Not everyone will respond to your leadership. Leadership is a human endeavor and humans have choices. No matter how big your organization, your message, direction, and motivations flow through a handful of people and leadership is like dancing; it is accomplished one partner at a time. The same is true in leadership.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 2, 2019

And while individual leaders are key to an organization’s success, collective leadership effectiveness carries the day. This means that companies are poised for even greater success when they scale their leadership, that is, when they grow leaders throughout the organization and align them into a collectively effective leadership system.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Whether it be sophisticated data analytics, agile project management tools, or innovative customer relationship platforms, digital solutions offer a powerful defense against unpredictable market fluctuations. To take full advantage of the benefits of digital advancements, corporations need to create a culture of adaptability.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Now that we’ve identified the trends, let’s focus our attention on specific business problems to be solved by the addition of senior leadership talent in the consumer packaged goods space. Agility is key. How common is it for CPGs to hire for key positions outside the industry? Why or why not?

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Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

He has a Board-approved strategy, a solid operating plan with targets, and a newly developed business unit organization structure to implement it. She needs her leadership team to collaborate across silos, make difficult strategic and operational decisions and lead with a more integrated “One Company” mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer In the complex world of corporate leadership, a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) holds a pivotal role. A strong operational understanding forms the basis of a CCO’s role, facilitating a balance between strategic planning and effective execution.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 27, 2017

Their book, "ACCELERATING PERFORMANCE: How Organizations Can Mobilize, Execute, and Transform with Agility" demonstrates a research-backed approach to how organizations and leaders can drive transformation in a highly disruptive, ever-changing world. Level 2 is about operating on a scale. . Level 1 thing is about binary decisions.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

Now more than ever, businesses are dealing with the impacts of significant world events that have altered how they operate today. From the 2008 global financial crisis to the COVID-19 pandemic and the ongoing, devastating effects of war and conflict, real leadership is required to navigate these challenging times.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

A high-performance leader is one who is intentional about their leadership. They are not a leader because their position entitles them to be; they see leadership as a verb, a skill to continue to develop and hone. High-performance leaders operate with a growth mindset and are great communicators. Curiosity 3.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Apple’s and Amazon’s ability to pivot and adapt rapidly in the face of adversity underscores the necessity of agility in today’s business landscape. Leadership doesn’t make “a difference.”

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 27, 2023

We delve into the pivotal milestones that define Dávila’s exceptional leadership journey, painting a vivid portrait of his strategic acumen and the collaborative spirit steering Aon EMEA toward unparalleled success. In my view, employee engagement operates like the stock market exchange. HR and talent are key to our success.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

Making your organization a well-oil machine, that operates faster and more efficiently, is something every business has been after for years. Read the rest of this post at thoughtLEADERS, LLC: Leadership Training for the Real World. Here’s how to do it. Today’s post is by Maureen Metcalf, a principle here at thoughtLEADERS.

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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. Reimagine core operations to deliver societal impact and hence long-term, sustained total shareholder returns rather than regarding social impact as an activity apart from the core.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

Pambianchi advises startup leaders to prioritize human capital management, stressing the importance of assembling agile teams. Drawing from your extensive leadership experience—to become this kind of leader and shape a space to co-create, what are the things that an HR leader needs to learn or unlearn? Don’t compromise.

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CEO Insider

MARCH 14, 2023

Courage and leadership in today’s world are synonymous. As CEO’s and Senior Executives, we find ourselves operating in fast paced environments, requiring agility and vision to respond to the ever-changing business landscape.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Your business now operates as part of a global digital eco-system where leveling the playing field has become a digital impossibility. The post Leadership and Digital Transformation appeared first on The Executive Hub. Start thinking about opportunities based on insights, customers, markets, and business models.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

—————— An effective operating plan is strategic. While an organization’s vision doesn’t change much over time, the roadmap guiding activities that bring it to life are likely to require adjustment as operating conditions evolve. Operating conditions and the broader economy are kinetic.

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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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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Thus, the organization adopted a proactive approach to developing future leadership by understanding its employees’ motivations and potential and creating appropriate initiatives that align with organizational goals and objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Through focused conversations, targeted assessments, and personalized strategies, executive coaching helps entrepreneurs identify their blind spots, enhance their leadership skills, and make informed decisions that align with their vision and goals. One of the primary challenges entrepreneurs face is the need to wear multiple hats.

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