N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Preparing your Business for Unexpected Market Shifts In this volatile and unpredictable economy, businesses must prioritize resilience by taking a proactive approach to strategic planning to ensure sustainability. Despite the inherent complexities of navigating a volatile economic landscape, digital resources often provide a solution.

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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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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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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Ultimately, the value of executive coaching lies in its capacity to create resilient, agile, and enduring leaders who are ready to lead their teams and organizations into the future. The goal is to ensure leadership effectiveness within the organization while outlining pathways for future strategic objectives.

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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. Few organizations need more communication.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

In this ever-evolving landscape, understanding the evolution of the IT industry becomes crucial for organizations and professionals alike. As a result, tech leaders must stay up-to-date with the latest trends, strategies, and emerging technologies to remain relevant and competitive while driving their organizations forward.

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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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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 Subsequently, its market share plummeted by 90 percent. Approximately 89 percent of organizations have already adopted a digital-first business strategy. Nokia just couldn’t keep up.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

They must profoundly understand the organization’s operations and remain agile amidst their respective industries’ continually shifting operational landscapes. These techniques can accurately predict a candidate’s success and compatibility rate in an organization, thus aiding in making informed recruitment decisions.

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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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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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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Their expansive client lists serve as both a boon and a bane, erecting invisible walls that restrict their ability to source talent from within those very organizations, thereby shrinking the pool of potential candidates. Settling for a “Rolodex firm” that’s married to the Rolodex is, in essence, a vote for stagnation.

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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 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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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

JULY 8, 2022

Many brands focus their marketing strategies on out-of-home consumption, socializing with friends and family, and humor to generate engagement. Agility is key. That culture must welcome agility, stripped as much as possible of the bureaucracy that is no longer an asset to any enterprise. Why or why not?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

One of the key challenges executives encounter is the need to strike a balance between traditional leadership approaches and the demand for more agile, adaptive leadership. As a result, executives must be willing to evolve their leadership capabilities to drive sustainable business growth and maintain a competitive edge in the market.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 12, 2023

Flattening Organizations: Flattening structures is a popular trend among many industries. This approach can improve communication, enable agility, and foster innovation. Many organizations are considering flattening structures. Many organizations are considering flattening structures.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 29, 2019

Look beyond the “spot market” for talent. Here are a few key leadership lessons learned and steps you can take: Increase shared leadership throughout your entire organization around the critical concept that “leadership is action, not position.” Collaborate to deepen the talent pool. Last chance to register!

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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 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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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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Lead from Within

JANUARY 22, 2024

Ensure your core principles align with the current needs of your team and market. Embrace Agility and Flexibility: The markets are volatile, and rigid plans often falter. Agile leadership, which allows for quick pivoting and adaptability, is becoming the new norm.

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CO2

DECEMBER 19, 2023

At the heart of navigating these tumultuous waters is the concept of Business Agility. But what does it truly mean to be agile in today’s world? The Rise of Business Agility Business Agility: The ability to adapt quickly to market changes, internally and externally. Let’s dive in.

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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. Organizations that promote a healthy work-life balance are more likely to attract and retain top talent.

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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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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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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. The result is a transformative impact on individual board executives and their organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

All organizations must face major transformations while working to advance in their industry. Vrio Corp has been committed to following market trends and increasing its value proposition through transformation: investing in technology and content aligned with the consumers’ habits, emphasizing the next generation. And why is that?

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

Rather than seeing it as an obstacle to overcome, integrate it into your strategic approach to invigorate your high-growth potential and outperform competition under any market condition,” explains Rebecca Homkes , author of the new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive. Thrive : Employing an adaptable strategy through evolving market conditions.

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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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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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HR Digest

MAY 4, 2024

Redefining Traditional Roles Gig workers operate outside conventional full-time roles, necessitating a deconstruction and re-evaluation of job descriptions within organizations. Organizations must navigate these challenges by implementing rigorous classification processes and ensuring compliance with applicable labor laws.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Role of Executive Search Firms in the Technology Industry Executive search firms play a vital role in the technology industry by helping organizations navigate the complex talent acquisition landscape. Moreover, they must be adaptable and agile, able to quickly respond to market shifts and capitalize on emerging trends.

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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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