N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Executives are the best business leaders in the world. But often, these top-tier executives don’t know where to go to achieve this critical perspective and guidance at this stage in their careers. Executive coaching and talent development, in general, have been around for a few decades. What Is Executive Coaching?

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

In the fast-paced world of business, there’s one title that gets the heart pumping, executive leader. Now, imagine if you could level up that title with a Masters in Executive Leadership. Encourages Innovation and Creativity Innovation and creativity get a big boost in the Masters in Executive Leadership program.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Have you ever wondered what career opportunities a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree could open up for you? After completing an MBA degree, you can embark on many exciting and lucrative careers. Graduates of MBA programs move into upper management roles and executive positions in nearly any industry.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The process of sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding an executive continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Many corporations are overhauling their approach to hiring executives and are more open-minded to change than ever before. 4 Trends in Executive Hiring With Strategic Solutions. It’s a win-win.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Operations managers have a tough and challenging role, particularly in 2021. If you’re working in operations management, or you aspire to become an operations supervisor, take a look at some of the challenges you’ll be facing in 2021: 1. Building a Career in Operations Management.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2020

I am no stranger to the challenges of candidate management during a crisis. I started my career in executive search right out of college over 13 years ago, so recruiting is work that I’ve always done and always loved. Or, “Has anything changed in your decision-making criteria since we first spoke?”

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Career Advancement

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

“Talent management deserves as much focus as financial capital management in corporations.” ~ Jack Welch One of the best ways to strengthen your company as a whole is to devote attention to developing your employee talent. Talent identification and management begin with The Four P’s.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

By collaborating closely with senior management on strategic initiatives, such a board offers a unique viewpoint that can significantly influence the company’s direction. Benefits of a Junior Advisory Board The significance of a junior advisory board lies in its ability to provide fresh perspectives and bridge generational divides.

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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

Are you an HR professional looking to take your career to the next level? From honing your technical expertise to cultivating essential soft skills, we’ll explore the key areas that can propel your career forward. So, let’s dive into the key areas you should focus on to advance your HR career.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2016

The answers on “ how ” a business does what it does lies in its unique combination of systems that governs how it executes its mission. I like to call this collection of systems the organization’s “ Human Operating System.” Here are the key parts of every Human Operating System: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 30, 2013

Management is your day job; leadership is your career. That is a variation on a comment I heard recently from an executive who was speaking about the responsibilities that senior managers have to lead their organizations through change. Management is a disciplinary process while leadership is an aspirational intention.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

For Managers: Powerful Phrases for Supporting Your Overwhelmed or Overloaded Team First, if you’re a manager, here are a few frequently uttered unhelpful phrases. As a manager, you want to do what you can to prevent the snowball of overwhelm from picking up speed as it rolls downhill. Here’s what I need.” The boss says.”

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Robust supply chain leadership ensures effective oversight and management of the end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement to delivery. Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 25, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving job market, individuals are constantly on the lookout for career paths that promise stability, growth, and fulfillment. One such path that often flies under the radar is consumer non-durables a good career path. But is it a good career path?

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HR Digest

APRIL 14, 2023

The shift from function to strategic thinking has been driven by several factors, including advances in technology, changes in the global business environment, and the recognition of the importance of talent management to organizational success.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

In the age of intelligent machines, the savvy executive adapts, learns, and thrives." As executives navigate the complex waters of modern-day leadership, understanding AI isn't just beneficial—it's essential. As executives navigate the complex waters of modern-day leadership, understanding AI isn't just beneficial—it's essential.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. The N2Growth Leaders25 Awards are considered to be the Oscars of professional excellence for Board and C-level executives. and a development manager at Oracle Corp.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 13, 2021

Coconino County has enhanced its Public Works fleet operations by focusing on employee development and establishing new business practices. In addition to 18 employees operating three shops in two locations, the Division also manages two fueling sites and a Parts and Inventory Room.

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Chartered Management Institute

AUGUST 4, 2023

Can better management and leadership nurse the NHS back to health? Author Nigel Cassidy / Photography Fabio De Paola Some people say the problem with the NHS is too many managers. Intriguingly, it also has an operational team largely made up of Chartered Managers. As much as anything, this is a management story.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. Those folks had deeper issues going on and probably needed a therapist more than an executive coach.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As executive search consultants, we focus on understanding and optimizing businesses’ intended transformations and how they are shaping strategic responses to industry-level changes. To tackle these issues, for the past five years, the new trend in executive hiring has been the Chief Transformation Officer (CTO) role. And why is that?

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Great Leadership By Dan

JULY 30, 2020

Being able to manage one’s emotions; generate positive emotions; and be highly sensitive to the emotional state of others will be important human skills. We are creatures of habit and operate much of the time on autopilot. All of that inhibits Exploration Excellence. Those three skills are all enabled by the fourth skill: 4.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 16, 2021

The research found that if the weather is nice before a firm releases its earnings forecast, managers seem to release more positive and optimistic forecasts than if the weather is cloudy. public firm executives are usually consequential to their firms and could potentially affect the economy. “Decisions made by U.S.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. Those folks had deeper issues going on and probably needed a therapist more than an executive coach.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

For a large majority of leaders, the struggle to have influence and impact comes from things that you can manage and change. When organizations send clients to me for executive coaching, the work usually focuses on one of two things: How the leader thinks about their job, and how they do that job. The solution is far from magical.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 1, 2024

Ignoring these advancements may leave your organization struggling to keep up with competitors who harness the power of AI to enhance their operations, customer experiences, and overall competitiveness. Leaders should proactively explore how AI can augment their operations, leading to more efficient processes and improved outcomes.

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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. Similarly, the increasing adoption of cloud computing, the Internet of Things (IoT), and blockchain technology enables professionals to specialize in these areas, unlocking new career paths and prospects.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2020

Arjan van Weele , a Professor of Purchasing and Supply Management living in the Netherlands , discusses his perspective on leadership competencies that apply for any leader, no matter where you are within your career journey. Interview Summary. The leader’s credibility is also at stake, in the press, television, and social media.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 19, 2021

Master these important leadership skills and you’ll build a foundation for success throughout your career. Time management. So how do you master time management? Most people think of time management as “How can I squeeze more activity into my day?” The 3 Most Important Leaders Skills. But more isn’t always the answer.

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Coaching Tip

JULY 10, 2013

The Big Book of HR by Barbara Mitchell and Cornelia Gamlem can guide you on how best to onboard a senior executive to how to handle critical conversations within your organization. There''s no process to assimilate executives into the firm….22%. Announce the new executive to the business community. Make him/her feel welcome.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2020

Businesses need managers to run successful operations at various levels and across various departments. These managers efficiently plan, manage, supervise, control and monitor business operations. Self-management and time management are also attributes that successful managers display.

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Art Petty

AUGUST 15, 2023

One of the frequent themes in my executive and emerging leader coaching sessions and programs is confusion over how to create and sustain an effective coaching dialog with team members. The post For Managers—Creating Clarity Via Your Coaching and Evaluation Discussions, Part 1 appeared first on Management Excellence by Art Petty.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. Share this information with your manager as a head start to your performance review.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up, or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter, and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. In his career as an executive at IBM, Cisco, and now as CEO of Anaplan, Frank A.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2011

Anne Loehr and Jezra Kaye, authors of Managing the Unmanageable , say that these “unmanageable” people are costing companies a fortune. Perceiving the difference is the task of leaders, managers, and coaches. Managing the Unmanageable is written to help you do just that. Maybe I should switch careers.”. She’s unreliable.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: If you want to transition from a career in for-profit companies to non-profit organizations, then you need to prepare yourself mentally for the change you’ll see in your paycheck, environment, and more. “Some executives making the switch are quite surprised by the frugality of a nonprofit.”

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

Look in the mirror and own your natural-born strengths and fix any real or perceived career-limiting deficiencies. frameworks that help make thoughtful decisions about starting, growing, managing, and selling a business. When leaders and aspiring leaders seek out advice, they're often told to try harder. Dig deeper.

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