Michael Lee Stallard

APRIL 3, 2021

According to a World Bank analysis, innovation is on the decline. Given innovation’s role in moving organizations and society forward, what can we do to encourage it? One way to foster innovation is to encourage connection in our work cultures. Photo by Johannes Plenio on Unsplash.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 12, 2024

Relevance : Ensure that the goals are relevant to your team and your organization's larger objectives. Solution development should be innovative, inclusive, and strategic: Brainstorming Sessions : Organize brainstorming sessions to encourage every team member to contribute ideas.

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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. A well-trained leader can inspire team unity, encourage innovation, and improve operational efficiency.

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HR Digest

APRIL 17, 2023

In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business environment , organizations must continually adapt to remain competitive. One crucial factor for success is building a skill-based organization that prioritizes skill-based hiring and retention strategies. What is a skill-based organization?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Importance of Executive Search and Leadership Development to the Growth of the Life Sciences Industry Ensuring that organizations have access to top talent for key leadership positions and that talent is sufficiently supported and developed is critical to the growth of the life sciences industry.

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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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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

The inclusion of women in such roles not only brings valuable perspectives and skills but also has a significant impact on organizations and society. Strengthened Innovation: Diverse teams are more likely to generate innovative solutions. Women contribute unique insights and experiences, fostering a culture of innovation.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 29, 2018

Bacharach : A stuck organization is one that might meet conventional measures of success but it is not necessarily thriving. It cannot quite reach that next level of innovation. There are two primary reasons why organizations get stuck. Pragmatic leaders have to be innovators. Pragmatic leaders have to be explorers.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Nonprofits Effective leadership is vital for the success and sustainability of any organization – no less for nonprofit organizations. Nonprofit organizations often operate in dynamic environments where they must continuously respond to evolving needs and trends.

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 23, 2023

I made NOISE Analysis as a strategic-planning solution-focused (problem-solving) framework that can help individuals and teams with some sense-making to understand a situation and identify potential solutions. NOISE analysis is an acronym: N eeds – what do we need to improve, or what do we need to achieve goals better?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

These evaluations delve deep into the proficiencies and potential of executives, enabling organizations to craft a detailed understanding of each leader’s abilities. The key benefit is the strategic alignment of executives with roles that match their expertise, fostering innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance culture.

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Mills Scofield

OCTOBER 15, 2014

What if we started doing Tree Cause Analysis ! Root Cause Analysis ( RCA ) – sounds like a blast doesn’t it? We can all agree it’s important and should be a habit we adopt in our organizations, but few of us do it. Makes you wonder if Root Cause Analysis isn’t an oxymoron."

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Analysis Root Cause Analysis Metrics Innovation 119

N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

At the heart of every successful business enterprise is the unmistakable influence of a Chief Operating Officer– they oversee daily operations, improve processes, and promote innovation and transformation. The role of a COO is crucial in ensuring the overall success of any organization.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 9, 2023

While Winston Churchill was famously supposed to have remarked that we should never waste a crisis, the reality is that during recessions, firms often tighten their belts and reduce the amount they invest in innovation. “We examine innovation following the Great Depression using data on a century’s worth of U.S. Safer option.

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Next Level Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

One of the constants in my more than two decades of executive coaching is the desire and need to build the muscles required to develop and execute competitive and innovative strategies. How does that analysis of what your vision of the future is and what your organization needs to do to skate to where the puck will be?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

But what has become abundantly clear is that disregarding the science of leaders’ character has led to incredible dysfunction for organizations and society as a whole. In countless cases, leaders have missed opportunities to tap into the enormous potential associated with the development of character to create innovation and excellence.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

Instead of replacing human workers with machines, we have the opportunity to leverage automation tools to enhance human potential and enable collaboration and innovation. Thus, it allows leveraging human-resource utility to its full capacity, driving business innovation and beyond.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

AI facilitates the collection and analysis of data, enabling an evidence-based approach to decision-making. Integrating innovative technology into leadership is not merely about automation or efficiency; it capacitates strategic alignment with market dynamics, competitor activities, and shifting customer demands. Share below.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

Most innovation today is what’s known as recombinative, in that it builds heavily on what has gone before. As a result, while innovation may be viewed as the creation of something completely novel, that is rarely the case. There are undoubtedly circumstances in which such unique innovations are required, however.

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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

JANUARY 6, 2024

Operating as a vital conduit between the various departments within an organization and its highest levels of management, their responsibilities include translating strategic goals into workable business plans and supervising the day-to-day operations to ensure efficiency and effectiveness.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

These solutions promote organizational resilience, innovation, and long-term success by sourcing the most qualified candidates worldwide. It facilitates the process of finding and aligning international talent to the strategic needs of organizations worldwide.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

By investing in executive management coaching, organizations can create a culture of continuous learning and growth, fostering a pipeline of strong leaders at all levels. It takes effective leadership to guide the organization toward success. This is where leadership development plays a crucial role.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Typically, a large organization will administer a culture survey — a large inventory of questions that results in placing the “company culture” into one of several “culture types” or “culture orientations.” Consultants love a gap-closing program almost as much as they love a SWOT analysis. How does the organization enable teamwork?

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 3, 2021

The innovation literature often gets bogged down in the so-called dual operating system that so troubles organizations as they attempt to exploit existing knowledge while also striking new territory. Indeed, it argues that breakthrough innovations can often be a result of both exploration and exploitation approaches.

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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

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Revenue Officer A Chief Revenue Officer plays a crucial role in any organization that aims to achieve growth and profitability. They monitor the customer journey through data analysis and AI to align the customer experience with revenue generation.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This covers not only understanding how digital platforms work but also appreciating their strategic value and harnessing them effectively to drive innovation and change. Through automation, tasks such as data analysis, finance management, and even performance tracking are being efficiently conducted by automated tools.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

The best know how to navigate this dynamic landscape effectively, drive innovation, and inspire their teams to thrive. Foster a Culture of Adaptability: Promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptability within your organization. Lead with Vision and Purpose: Articulate a clear vision for your organization’s AI journey.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

They are the guiding force that ensures the smooth functioning of the institution, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence and nurturing the development of both students and educators. These factors combined create a complex landscape for organizations seeking to find and attract the best leaders in the field.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 13, 2021

It’s often said that necessity is the mother of all invention, and that certainly seems to be the case during Covid, with new data from Accenture revealing that innovation has flourished during the pandemic. Born out of disaster and necessity comes opportunity; the pandemic has sparked a new wave of innovation. Unusual quarters.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

The latest research revealed that 33% of these leaders have yet to formally integrate or test AI in their organizations. AI is at the forefront of this evolution, driving innovation and reshaping industries. AI is at the forefront of this evolution, driving innovation and reshaping industries.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Organizations should start by offering the IT teams the required solutions which incorporate innovative technologies like AI in their offices. But with the introduction of digital media, they have to perform data analysis. The only thing required is an investment in areas that support digital innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

One of the main challenges of international expansion is the culture, or to be more precise, the cultural distance between the newly opened markets and the ones where an organization has originated. What good can I do as a person, an organization, and a society? Two questions remain: What problem(s) am I solving?

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 26, 2020

A new analysis from the Advance Workplace Institute (AWI) highlights some of the biggest changes we’ve faced as a result. The speed of the transition to virtual working has undoubtedly caught many organizations on the hop, and the learning process will have been extremely rapid.

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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. Every organization has unique dynamics and strategic goals, from investment banks to hedge funds and private equity firms.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 17, 2023

“But our analysis of the research on cybervetting finds that these presumed benefits are unclear—and it is increasingly apparent that cybervetting creates opportunities for biases to influence the hiring process.” And what we’ve found is that few organizations have this sort of guidance in place.”

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