Crisis Management Human Resources Innovation Leadership 
N2Growth Blog
AUGUST 9, 2010
What about competing against the innovation of others that could cause the obsolescence of your product or service? Great businesses are in constant search of improvement, innovation, change, disruption, knowledge and other strategic leverage points that lead to a competitive advantage or operational enhancement.
In the CEO Afterlife
MARCH 7, 2015
Absentee leadership. Innovation is something other companies do. Revival is not too late, but whatever you do. remember, the steps you take must be transformational, not incremental. Sick companies are never turned around by doing more of the same, better. So here is your 50 Shades of Corporate Decay ‘watch’ list : 1.
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In the CEO Afterlife
SEPTEMBER 3, 2012
In a crisis, whether short or long-term, the most senior people in the organization need to step up and offer innovative solutions to the issues hammering the bottom-line. At best, they are managers. But, these blips have a way of separating leaders from followers. Those who can’t do this are not leaders.
In the CEO Afterlife
JUNE 4, 2012
Why don’t giant innovators like Apple, Google or Facebook have Strategic Planning Departments? In the final analysis, companies with a C-Suite that drives strategy are action-oriented, less bureaucratic, and better-performing. I’ll leave you with one question.
In the CEO Afterlife
MARCH 28, 2012
Imagine Apple without innovators or Zappos neglecting service or Whole Foods selling a slew of processed foods loaded with saturated fat. Other than ensuring an ethical environment in the organizations they govern, I suspect today’s Boards still don’t give culture the attention it deserves. Generally, founders instill the culture.
Strategy Driven
NOVEMBER 6, 2015
Provide leadership. It is important to identify swings and trends so that innovation can remain a strength of your business. Top management has as a priority the need to develop and practice People development, skills and team building responsibilities. You never know when the next big recession will hit. Instill discipline.
Strategy Driven
FEBRUARY 6, 2015
Faster innovation. Total Quality Management is customer-focused and strategy-directed. This is not something that can be conducted alone by internal human resources departments. Paying attention to quality can realize: Lower operating costs. Research shows they can be cut in half. Customer retention. Enhanced reputation.
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