Strategy Driven

JULY 21, 2023

Does your business struggle when it comes to operational efficiency? Efficiency can have a huge impact on the overall success of the company, productivity, employee morale, and many other key metrics, so it is an area that is always worth addressing if there are improvements that can be made.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

In the previous three parts of this series, we realized the challenging factors around searching for and placing an ideal candidate to lead a private equity portfolio company. A simple illustration perhaps is a CEO of a large injection molding firm, who might be well suited to a brewing and bottling company. Realize that P.E.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence has transformed industries, improved efficiency, and provided innovative solutions, but it also brings along a set of ethical challenges that your company can’t survive without addressing. The sheer scale at which AI operates means that when issues do arise, their repercussions can be extensive.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 17, 2024

With the increasing prevalence of remote work, companies are reevaluating their traditional hiring practices and exploring alternative approaches to meet their staffing needs. One such approach that is gaining traction is partnering with outsourcing companies to leverage remote talent.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Operating Officer A Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds a distinctive and crucial role in the corporate ecosystem. Equipped with a holistic view of the organization’s objectives and a deep understanding of its operations, a COO is often considered the key driver of operational excellence.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

1) Invest in Employees: Investing in an employee is one of the most effective ways to benefit all company stakeholders. By investing in employees, companies can create a positive working environment where employees feel valued and appreciated. It also helps to retain top talent that otherwise would have moved on to other companies.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2021

Deploying an operational risk management program that does the intended job remains a challenge for many businesses today. The industrial sector and others have witnessed rapid changes that significantly altered the way businesses operate. They need to train all employees to make risk-based thinking part of everyday operations.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Maintenance supervisors, managers, and directors continually strive to refine processes, ensuring that production lines run smoothly. Digital Transformation and the Power of the Mobile Work Order Gone are the days when maintenance operations relied solely on heaps of paper, manual logs, and face-to-face communications.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

However, while often not “planned”, our research shows that many leaders’ paths follow this pattern because they have been operating with a serendipity mindset. A serendipity mindset is not a mythical power that only specific leaders are born with but a way of operating in both our professional and personal lives that can be learned.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Why do some young companies become unicorns ( a privately held startup company with a value of over $1 billion) , while others don’t? May and Pablo Dominguez provide readers with a powerful framework of universally applicable principles that enable any company to effectively accelerate its ability to scale and grow.

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Joseph Lalonde

AUGUST 25, 2022

These tests are used by recruiting companies to select deserving candidates for filling positions that require enough occupational expertise. The following article throws light on how recruiting companies work upon the test to hire candidates. Benefits of Ramsay Assessment Test for Recruiting Companies.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 6, 2022

Process optimization can become quite tricky as the size of a company grows, especially in cases where new processes are introduced that interact with others in the chain. Even if you don’t see any obvious bottlenecks in your processes, that doesn’t mean there’s no room for improvement.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 9, 2023

The most effective companies we interviewed use process mining to generate operational insights at scale, identify process inefficiencies, define targeted actions, and measure process improvements — all of which lead to value realization.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Through this process, a firm like N2Growth contributes to developing and cultivating strong leadership in finance, ultimately fostering the growth and success of organizations from numerous industries. This saves valuable time for the internal team and ensures that the process is conducted efficiently and effectively.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Guest post from Sam Hua and Nan Hua: Business people talk all the time about wanting to build ‘hundred-year companies’. The key should be survival, so the company will be alive and kicking in a hundred years, passed on across generations. As for a hundred years of growth – well, no company has yet managed to do that.

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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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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Learning and Development teams of companies are working overtime to figure out ways to keep the organizations functioning in these difficult times. Here we bring you a few learning and development trends for 2022 to help companies introduce impactful and efficient training programs. Training Remote Managers.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

One transformative strategy gaining popularity among leading companies is establishing a junior advisory board, also known as a shadow board. By collaborating closely with senior management on strategic initiatives, such a board offers a unique viewpoint that can significantly influence the company’s direction.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success. This role requires an intrinsic understanding of the company’s product or service and customer base.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2016

I bet if I asked you what your company is all about you’d give me that same ol’ rehearsed elevator pitch. 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. But, if I asked you how. You just might stall.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 3, 2024

When employees depart from parent companies to start their own ventures in the same industry, they may find themselves competing against a newly established enterprise set up by their former employer. Uncertain dynamic Spinouts do possess certain advantages due to knowledge transfer from their parent companies.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the sector evolves and expands, companies increasingly turn to executive search firms like N2Growth to help them identify and recruit top talent for critical leadership roles. Top executive search firms also bring a unique set of resources and expertise to the table when it comes to attracting top talent for biotech companies.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Best-in-class organizations require best-in-class leaders because nothing impacts a company’s trajectory more than the people in executive positions. Executive search firms serve companies looking to place executive, board, and C-suite positions, by identifying top-tier candidates who are well aligned to t the role.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 2, 2021

Many factors can make or break your business, including scaling your operations towards growth. Scaling in business is when a company is leveraging resources and increasing revenue. Before you scale your operations, you need to plan your growth in that regard and set goals. Plan your success. Housekeeping. Your employees.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 17, 2023

Efficient fleet management is an essential aspect of running a successful business, especially for companies that rely on the transportation of goods and services. Why Efficient Fleet Management Is Good For Your Bottom Line Efficient fleet management is integral to the financial success of any company with a transportation component.

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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. As we move towards a ‘new normal’, businesses are facing unexpected obstacles. Cost Cutting.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Digital technology has become a guiding light in these uncertain times, taking on a more prominent role in companies’ strategic plans. Companies can rely on these tools to make strategic decisions amidst market instability, ensuring a more resilient and economically versatile future.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2022

In the second part of this series, we will continue this theme on executive hiring for a private equity portfolio company by examining parallel soft skill essentials and core, soft credential constituents. This instance focuses on a handful of core demands specific to portfolio companies, aligned to soft skill talents. The Soft Skills.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

As the initiation step of the hiring process, resume screening refers to the process of scanning an applicant’s resume for key traits that match a job description or candidate profile that has been set for a position. While automation of the resume screening process is slowly gaining traction, the process is still largely manual.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 13, 2019

In a nutshell, a fixed asset is anything that a company buys intending to use for more than one year. The challenge that most companies encounter is in deciding what to do when it is time to get rid of assets. Reasons a Company Might Need to Get Rid of Assets. Depreciating Your Assets . How to Do Asset Disposal.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

An executive search consultancy can be invaluable in the recruitment process, ensuring that organizations do not overlook qualified candidates who could contribute significantly to their growth and success. However, finding the right leaders can be daunting, requiring time and resources.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Quality assurance (QA) is a crucial part of the software development process. Regular testing ensures that applications are not filled with bugs and they operate as they should. Unfortunately, a lot of companies have trouble with their QA process because they think that throwing money or more people at the problem guarantees results.

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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

The authors argued that companies had to pick between one of three paths to value creation and success in the market – operational excellence, customer intimacy or product leadership. There are lots of systems and processes in organizations (e.g., You couldn’t have two or three, you had to pick one.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Embrace a Strategic Mindset Transitioning from senior management to the C-suite requires a shift from operational to strategic thinking. Executives are expected to foresee industry trends, set long-term goals, and ensure the company's growth aligns with its vision. Here's how to bridge that gap: 1.

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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. Executive search is not a one-size-fits-all process.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By conducting regular evaluations, companies can gain valuable insights into the performance and effectiveness of their board members, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes. This process enhances board accountability, fosters a culture of continuous improvement, and drives organizational success.

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