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University President Search: Bridging Academic Vision and Operational Reality

N2Growth Blog

The importance of such a president search lies in the fact that the president or chancellor serves as the institution’s president and CEO and is responsible for leading, managing, and advancing its mission and goals.

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Research Explores The Returns From An Educated CEO

The Horizons Tracker

Alas, research from the University of St Andrews suggests that the education of CEOs plays less of a role than we might think in their ultimate success. or an MBA, as a CEO does not necessarily lead to better performance for firms, according to the findings. The study indicates that possessing a top academic degree, namely a Ph.D.

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The New Age of Operations: Modern COO Search Strategies by N2Growth

N2Growth Blog

Rapid technological advancements, fluctuating economic landscapes, and growing demands for sustainable business practices have thrust this pivotal position into the spotlight with new expectations and tasks. Sophisticated, technologically advanced approaches have replaced traditional recruitment methods.

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2020 Top CHRO List – The People Leaders To Watch

N2Growth Blog

Whether leading an emerging growth company or a large multi-national corporation, aside from the CEO , there is arguably no position that has impact and contribution like the CHRO. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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Target’s Fall Guy: Is Your Board Prepared?

N2Growth Blog

Gregg Steinhafel, former Chairman and CEO of Target Corporation stepped down earlier this month. One school of thought feels that cybersecurity is the responsibility of the entire board and another believes its rightful place is in the hands of the risk committee. But what if the board does not have a risk committee?

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The Role of Due Diligence in Business Transactions

Strategy Driven

In-depth due diligence evaluates technology, operations, and regulatory risk to help investors like Zack Schuch assess terms and valuation more accurately. Valuation Issues Buyers such as CEO Zack Schuch will examine the financial standing of the firm they are trying to purchase during due diligence.

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Updates from the CMI Sri Lanka Board

Chartered Management Institute

He has served as an expert/consultant in the area of ICT in public and private sector organisations and committees domestically as well as abroad. Murali Prakash, for his guidance and support and also the outgoing executive committee members for their collective contribution.