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Beyond Recruitment: N2Growth’s COO Search Solutions Enhance Organizational Performance

N2Growth Blog

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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Organizations Are Failing To Capitalize On Data And Technology

The Horizons Tracker

According to a report by Accenture, although CEOs recognize the importance of utilizing data, technology, and people for growth, only a small percentage of large global companies are effectively utilizing these elements. Those that do have the potential to increase productivity by 11%, leading to increased profitability and revenue growth.

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Understanding Different Types of Retained Executive Search Firms and Why You Should Retain One

N2Growth Blog

The report noted that not only do 30% of top business leaders in the U.S. The results typically lead to six fully qualified and highly skilled candidates on a first slate. C-Suite: CAO, COO, CFO, CTO, etc. plan to increase their use of executive search firms, but another 52% are likely to use them for confidential searches.

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What Should You Pay Attention to During This Pandemic?

Lead Change Blog

Let’s consider James, the COO of a mid-size production company that was impacted by the pandemic. Utilizing this equipment would mean fewer people with a more general skill set would be required to generate the company’s products. Case Study: Attention in Manufacturing. Conclusion.

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5 Most Important Leadership Competencies for Function Leaders

Center for Creative Leadership

Functional leaders typically manage groups of more than 500 people, have budgets in excess of $500M, and are often on a shortlist to be COO or CEO. Bosses, peers, superiors, and direct reports also rated the effectiveness of the leader. They run business units and geographic regions. One main reason — they’re interconnected.

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When the Leader Needs Help

Great Leadership By Dan

If you’ve got outside funders, they’re demanding more and better financial reporting from you, and your board is starting to breathe down your neck about preparing for an IPO. It’s critical that you now bring in more direct reports, including a number of high-competency specialists. But when are you going to find the time?

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Saving Face: How to Preserve Dignity and Build Trust

Skip Prichard

Why is saving face an important leadership skill? Soon, the company’s COO planned a meeting with Jeff and his team. The COO walked in. The COO broke the tension with one sentence: “I don’t care about the theft.” Face is like social currency. Maya Hu-Chan.

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