N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

They all speak of the quality of their talent as a key success metric…in fact, many of them will emphatically state that talent is their single biggest competitive advantage. Rarely do I speak with an executive who hasn’t drunk the talent messaging Kool-Aid. Don’t hype…stop complaining…fix the problem.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

An idea is not synonymous with a competitive advantage, an idea is not necessarily a sign of creativity, an idea does not constitute innovation, and as much as some people wish it was so, an idea is certainly not a business. I want to start by actually defining what an idea is, and is not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

It has been my experience that whenever methodologies become productized objectivity is removed from the equation. Whenever you are being pitched a product as a solution I suggest you exercise extreme caution.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 2, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. David Moser of Decisive Blog writes The Power of “And” in Leadership Communication. When they can, it leads to higher engagement and productivity.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

Rethinking Competitive Advantage : New Rules for the Digital Age by Ram Charan. The old ways of creating competitive advantage for your business—such as building moats to ward off competitors—have become dangerous. It's the most expensive, least productive thing companies invest in without even knowing it.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

What about competing against the innovation of others that could cause the obsolescence of your product or service? Great businesses are in constant search of improvement, innovation, change, disruption, knowledge and other strategic leverage points that lead to a competitive advantage or operational enhancement.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

If your company has passive and/or timid leadership you will face serious problems in sustaining your competitive advantage. As for you Sir, your thoughts more closely resemble a blog post than a comment…brilliant. Great leaders will do anything to get off the bench and into the game. Your insights are spot-on.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 10, 2010

Leaders focused on products, profits, processes, and procedures are aiming too LOW. link] Dan Rockwell Mike, I love the passion permeating this post and agree that leaders are always spying for the game changer. Thanks for laying out key success factors. In addition, you mention game changes are “relational.&# It is about people.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

They understand how to effectively deploy these highly productive and valuable team members to create tremendous leverage and velocity across the enterprise. Great CEOs realize the importance of being consistently, purposefully and intensely engaged with their CXOs.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 5, 2021

The tensions of returning to the office and figuring out the most effective permanent post-pandemic work arrangements are the topic of my newest book, Returning to the Office and Leading Hybrid and Remote Teams: A Manual on Benchmarking to Best Practices for Competitive Advantage. Why Are So Many Leaders Wary of Remote Work?

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Rajesh Setty

AUGUST 4, 2013

The most meaningful competitive advantage is. Caring at scale is a clear competitive advantage because so many people out there pretend to care. A quick example: You could design a blog post that will later become a part of the book. The content from the blog post can be part of a video.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Rules and regulations require a systematic and creative approach, forcing companies to think outside the box when developing products or services. The Impact of Regulatory Compliance on Innovation Regulatory compliance is often seen as an obstacle, but it can actually improve an organization’s innovation process.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

By fostering a positive organizational culture and maintaining high levels of employee engagement, the CPO contributes to creating a productive and motivated workforce. By creating a productive and motivated workforce, the CPO drives business success.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing. But not every business knows how to convert that data into actionable insights. Transformation is the new normal.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Improving Customer Understanding: In the age of AI, understanding your customers on a deeper level is a competitive advantage. AI tools can analyze customer data, sentiment, and behavior to help you tailor your products, services, and marketing efforts. This personalized guidance enhances the quality of your decisions.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

It needed to be rooted in a point of difference that customers would find important and engaging, especially given the context of a faltering economy and stingy spending on discretionary products like mattresses. The answer to our new client’s dilemma lay hidden in his company’s extraordinary commitment to sales process and training.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2022

Win from Within : Build Organizational Culture for Competitive Advantage by James Heskett. There is significant evidence that an effective organizational culture provides a major competitive edge?higher It requires understanding that the nature of competitive advantage has shifted—and that being digital is not enough.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 6, 2023

Productivity is as important as results: In the past, companies may have focused solely on results and productivity may have taken a backseat. However, in the future, it will be important for companies to prioritize the productivity and well-being of their employees.

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CEO Blog

DECEMBER 31, 2010

CEO Blog - Time Leadership Friday, December 31, 2010 Slow Down, Sell Faster I am really enjoying the snow. I think of productivity a bit as a funnel. So during this slower time, I do notice my productivity is lower. I would consider it a must read for anyone selling big ticket products particularly in a B2B environment.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 12, 2014

Known for good service, the company’s leadership recognized that remarkable service was vital to their competitive advantage. Price and product quality have, for this industry and many others, become mere table stakes. “We We were meeting with the CEO of a successful chemical company. Author information Chip Bell Chip R.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Aware of these key industry trends, Recruiters will create a significant competitive advantage by better targeting the most qualified candidates, creating a compelling employer value proposition, and drastically reducing their time to fill. Why or why not? Do you expect this trend (whichever way you see it) to continue?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This role requires an intrinsic understanding of the company’s product or service and customer base. In today’s business environment, competitive advantage often rests on the effectiveness of the commercial strategy, and the individual at the helm of this function plays a critical role.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 27, 2023

One family involved in the pet products industry engaged members of the rising generation who loved cooking by setting up a cooking class with a specialist to develop dog and cat food recipes. It was a huge hit!

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Engaging Leader

AUGUST 26, 2019

In the Industrial Age, value was created by products, people were driven by the threat of extrinsic punishments, the ultimate competitive advantage was efficiency, and the […].

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CEO Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2013

I enjoy Bob Sutton''s blogs. Selling identical product to a competitor means usually means it comes down to price. Something that you have competitive advantage in. I repeatedly push businesses to have competitive advantage. Some interesting stuff: An article on Medium on the next big thing (s).

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

They see any economic change as a springboard for profitable growth and competitive advantage. How will we pick up customers in need of access to the products and services we offer? Which new products and services can we provide to fill the void? Many believe it’s certain that a recession is pending. Assess risk.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Customer satisfaction occurs when a companies products and services live up to brand promise thereby improving reputational value and trust. A joint report developed with the United Nations Global Compact found that 88 percent of investors see sustainability as a route to competitive advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

It’s a measurable consequence, visible in increased productivity, satisfied employees, solid financial returns, or enhanced competitive advantages. The benefits of such a system, which include enhanced staff creativity and increased decision-making agility, escalate the likelihood of maximum efficiency and productivity.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 5, 2018

Ram Charan, Dominic Barton, and Dennis Carey write in Talent Wins : Most executives today recognize the competitive advantage of talent, yet the talent practices in their organizations use are vestiges of another era. Beyond just administrative work, it must become a creator of value and competitive advantage.

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Lead from Within

JULY 31, 2023

Do you want to retain your competitive advantage? Are you falling behind your competition? A strong leader will regularly assess their business model to determine if their products and services are still meeting the evolving needs of their customers. Embrace the need for change and adapt accordingly.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Increasing your Collective Leadership Effectiveness will give you a competitive advantage. Is your leadership a competitive advantage? The LQ score for an organization measures the degree to which leadership is a competitive advantage or disadvantage. An LQ score of 1.0

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

system to delivering the product via logistics operations, to collecting the cash from customers. Their new book is Revolutionizing Business Operations: How to Build Dynamic Processes for Enduring Competitive Advantage (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2023). logistics, and finance.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

CMOs are no longer solely responsible for traditional marketing duties such as brand development or product promotions; they must also demonstrate a strong commercial awareness to drive business growth. Commercial Awareness: Expanding the CMO’s Toolkit The Chief Marketing Officer role is ever-evolving, especially nowadays.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 5, 2021

We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shared 6 Essential Skills for Future Leaders. Productivity. Communication. Read how and be inspired!

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 21, 2020

According to the Corporate Executive Board, leaders that can move team members from low to high engagement through empowerment experience increases in productivity of over 21%. Control stifles creativity and innovation, the thing that can bring competitive advantage, and it can also dampen team members’ enthusiasm and motivation.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

NOVEMBER 25, 2013

Tilt: Shifting Your Strategy from Products to Customers Niraj Dawar Harvard Business Review Press (2013) How and why downstream, customer-led activities and preferences will dominate the competitive landscape in the future Niraj Dawar offers an exceptionally thoughtful and thought-provoking examination and explanation of what could be viewed – what (..)

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

They know the ins and outs of the business, and can help your organization traverse the landscape and develop new products or services that can help you increase your market share. Depending on the extent of the loss, the firm might lose its competitive advantage.

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