N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2017

But, in order to realize that promise, business leaders must be willing to drastically re-think their company’s business processes. In essence, business processes need not be limited by reporting lines or geography in this kind of operating model. Rather, the internal operating model of a business must be re-thought as well.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

No matter which industry your organization operates it, there’s a pretty high chance that you’re grappling with how to motivate and engage your employees in the daily work they do. This challenge has manifested itself in various ways – from the Great Resignation to more recently the notion of quiet quitting.

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Chart Your Course

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Of course, existing processes can always be improved upon. In particular, when it comes to improving the customer service experience and streamlining operations, today’s call center agents now have a wide array of tech solutions to resolve these matters. Employee Benefits. giving Fridays off) can make a big difference.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

A LL COMPANIES begin with a vision. Some fail for a host of strategic or operational shortcomings addressed in any decent business school course. Over the course of five years, these events will occur frequently enough that your ability to address them will likely determine whether your business succeeds or fails.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 29, 2018

Every company that’s serious about branding defines its unique selling points. Both of those actions put companies in control—they command how they are perceived by employees, who then internalize and project this image. Then you should strive to define your company’s unique culture, today and every day. No business is stagnant.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities. Within the organization, new courses charted by the CEO or Board may have broad implications for effective procurement, and leadership needs to be prepared to respond agilely.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 20, 2019

Effective business operations are key to the short and long-term success of any institution. That is why this article is here to shed some light on what you can do, as a business owner and entrepreneur, in order to improve these operations in the first place. What are you working towards as an organization? Set goals and follow them.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The conditions that we thought of as a strength are actually operating like a vice. Making the Necessary Course Correction Although it won’t happen overnight, these key steps will promote the needed paradigm shift to develop positive dimensions of character: 1. Simply put, wherever competence resides, character belongs.

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leaderCommunicator

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Mergers and acquisitions, or M&A as the process is more commonly known in the business world, reached an all-time high in 2021 as companies struggled to find their footing following shutdowns and a “new normal” brought about by the pandemic.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Upstanding : How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth by Frank A. Calderoni discovered that character is just as vital for companies as it is for individuals. Collision Course : Carlos Ghosn and the Culture Wars That Upended an Auto Empire by Hans Greimel and William Sposato.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

But beyond its functional capacities — from streamlining operations to nurturing customer relationships — lies an untapped reservoir of possibilities. It’s about aligning visionary leaders with forward-thinking companies, ensuring a synergy that propels both the individual and the organization to new heights.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 20, 2020

Company culture is one of the most widely discussed parts of the recruiting process, and takes strong leadership from the top to course-correct when things have gone astray. I recently spoke with Greg, an Executive Vice President who runs global operations for a multi-billion-dollar, multinational company.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

Recently, I was engaged to lead a strategic planning exercise for a company navigating challenges resulting from the Covid pandemic. The first meeting was with a board member and the CEO to discuss details about the company’s situation. —————— An effective operating plan is strategic.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

With advancements in technology, changing regulatory landscapes, and fierce competition, companies in the industry need visionary leaders and skilled strategists who can navigate these challenges and quickly identify and seize opportunities. And, of course, a comprehensive talent acquisition plan is vital.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Whether you’re running a haulage company or simply operating a removal service for residential households, it’s important to invest in the safety of those vehicles and the drivers who drive them every day. GPS navigation also helps drivers avoid dangerous spots and get back on course if they go off course.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” Of course, sometimes an abundance of resources can actually sabotage your ability to grow resourceful leaders. Invest in your network. “How can we?”

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 24, 2021

It’s not uncommon these days to see a company go from top performer to bankrupt. How do companies compete in this digital era ? High, president of the digital business advisory firm Metis Strategy , advises numerous companies and executives on how to compete in the digital era. Digital Leadership.

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Tanveer Naseer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

When it comes to leading teams, the common focus in the leadership literature tends to be on team building; on answering the question of how do we rally people and get them on board and aligned with our company’s vision or long-term goals. Encourage your employees to ask ‘what is our purpose?’

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 21, 2016

Should every company be striving for the form of strategic advantage that has become the hallmarks of Amazon, Google and Facebook? The most successful leaders, leverage ‘fast company’ cultures to achieve competitive advantage. Fast Companies Get Results. They map a course of action and hit the accelerator.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 5, 2019

There are a lot of big companies like Amazon that can offer next day shipping and, in some areas, even same day shipping. As a smaller company, you’re not necessarily going to be able to match that speed and efficiency, but you do need to make sure that you’re getting products out to people in a timely manner. Consider Outsourcing.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2023

The most successful companies adopt an Experience Mindset that strengthens both employee experience (EX) and customer experience (CX) at the same time. Many companies are stuck with digital transformations that are not moving the needle. Of course, you have. There are no quick fixes but there is a playbook. We all have.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

How do companies handle horse-races among competing candidates—including family members—any one of whom may become the future heir to the throne? Tyson, started the company in 1935 by loading up his truck with chicken raised in Arkansas and hauling them to Chicago where there was plenty of demand for fresh, tasty poultry.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

I’ve condensed this research into what I call the “Lucky 13” (I’m not superstitious): critical elements that set apart leading companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. Innovation isn’t just the breakthrough concepts which often sets the course for extraordinary companies, but ongoing innovations small and large.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

In fact, this ubiquitous field of science seems to now be having an impact on almost every industry, as intelligent entrepreneurs and business managers recognize the need to make data-based decisions while conducting everyday operations and setting long-term goals. Utilizing Competitive Analysis. Conducting Keyword and Topic Research.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

The curriculum emphasizes: The Development of Analytical Prowess Enabling Students to Dissect Complex Business Scenarios Identify the Key Elements Formulate Effective Strategies The program also integrates insights from renowned leadership training companies. You’ll learn how to consider options and decide the best course of action.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Operate to a Budget. You’re going to need to operate to a budget , meaning that you should take into account how much money you have available to spend within your business and where you want to attribute it. Bookkeeping is an activity that you, or an accountant, should be engaging in from the moment your business starts operating.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

And continuing using the metaphor of head and heart, whilst the head gets things done (20 th century leadership) it is the heart that is essential to pump blood around the body, and so enable the head to operate. times more likely to stay with a company. Changing Company Culture. A Purpose Driven Business.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Diversification is not a trend; it is essential for companies to become and remain competitive. With technology reshaping the global business landscape, many companies will be pushed to fundamentally reconsider their ways of doing international business, diversifying into new product categories and adopting a “borderless” expansion model.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 22, 2024

This score is a predictor of customer loyalty, as studies have shown that the easier it is for customers to interact with a brand, the more likely they are to return and become advocates for the company. Companies must analyze results to identify common pain points and areas for improvement. Once gathered, this data should be active.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 7, 2021

Among these is the question of what kind of business are you actually going to operate in terms of its business structure and its function and purpose within your chosen industry. First of all, you might want to consider operating as a manufacturer within a particular niche. Manufacturer. Distributor.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Leaders have the responsibility and power to shape the course and outcome of their companies by influencing the organizational structure, culture, decision-making process, and employee performance. The company takes a highly tailored, holistic view of each executive’s growth journey.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 25, 2020

A recent conversation with a community bank CEO focused on his vision for the company. For example, a manager might delay travel or defer other expenses in the last weeks of a quarter to create the appearance of lower operating costs, thus a better bottom line. Logic tells us we can manage cause, but only measure effect.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Analyze which areas of your operations could benefit the most from AI integration. By following the action items above, executives can chart a course that not only leverages the immense power of AI but also ensures that their businesses remain competitive, innovative, and ethically grounded in the age of intelligent machines.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Could your company’s operational performance cause the next Black Swan tragedy? Before we answer the question of whether or not your company’s operations could cause a Black Swan event, I need you to consider your organization’s risk tolerance as we’ll be defining the Black Swan event in those terms.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s the board’s prerogative to chart a strategic course, oversee the operational ambit, and instill a culture of accountability—morphing it into a cornerstone of organizational governance. It orchestrates the operational rhythm, supervises decision-making, and enforces accountability across the hierarchy.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 18, 2018

Major announcements and breaking news can’t wait for the next meeting or newsletter, of course. Just make sure employees always hear about important company news from the company itself – before getting a Google alert or seeing it on Eyewitness News. And don’t discourage personal questions (not too personal, of course).

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Deming Institute

JUNE 4, 2020

We recently sat down with Dick Steele, Chairman of Peaker Services and Deming Institute Trustee, to talk about how his company is adapting to the new reality of how to keep an industry functioning – and employees safe – during a pandemic. What we learned was astonishing – but not exactly surprising! Forward Thinking.

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