Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

Now it needs a third use, for organizations. Vertical integration extended their chain of operations, bringing inside their boundaries suppliers at one end (“upstream”) and customers at the other (“downstream”). Now organizations employ strategies to take them outward bound utilizing any of six different arrangements.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.

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Technology Industry Innovation Learning-by-Doing 427

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Communication. Especially those with allergies. Productivity.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 24, 2019

The main problem facing organizations is not the pace of change itself but the “ uneven rates of assimilating these technologies into different levels of human organization.” In a digitally mature company, the digital strategy is a core part of the organization’s overall business strategy. Digital Maturity.

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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. It helps build strong relationships with suppliers, enabling organizations to negotiate favorable terms and establish strategic partnerships for long-term success.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 20, 2022

Organizations typically want knowledge to flow between employees, thinking that doing so helps to facilitate both collaboration and innovation. They’re generally less keen, however, on knowledge flowing outside of the organization, for fear that it will benefit rivals and erode competitive advantages. Knowledge flows.

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Influence Competitive Advantage Incentives Operations 119

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Environmental changes While previous research has focused on the influence of recent events on business ventures in response to environmental change, the interplay between a venture’s historical context, including the environmental conditions present during its inception, and performance outcomes remains unexplored.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

90% of leaders think an engagement strategy is important while only 25% of organizations have one (ACCOR). In such an underperforming state, without leadership that can drive real change, organizations are trapped in a vicious cycle. Beth (name changed) is a senior leader at one of our client organizations. Where are we?

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

This is where business coaching and leadership development emerges as not just a support system, but a critical investment in the future of your company. Business coaching is a process tailored to empower individuals and organizations in achieving their professional objectives. What is Business Coaching?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

” This dynamic approach has numerous benefits and challenges, and savvy organizations can leverage it to foster growth and gain a competitive edge. This concept has gained popularity, as evidenced by the recent agreement between Pfizer and BioNTech to work together to develop a COVID-19 vaccine during the pandemic.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The Role that Executive Search Plays in Effective Nonprofit Organizations Executive search is essential for the success of large nonprofit organizations. These leaders should have strongly aligned motivations, a deep commitment to the organization’s mission, and a passion for it.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of a Strong Chief Commercial Officer in Business A robust Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) plays an instrumental role in businesses, providing strategic supervision, guidance, and management of all aspects of commercial operations. The CCO becomes paramount as enterprises navigate competitive landscapes and complex markets.

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Trends Business Model Execution Marketing 366

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Welcome to the November Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, customer service, development, engagement, and more. Development. It‘s your job to help your employees to develop and to improve. Communication.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 13, 2023

Productivity gains According to a survey of CEOs, the top factors for driving growth include using data, technology, and AI to improve performance and productivity (38%), recruiting and developing top talent (38%), promoting collaboration within the company (35%), and modernizing the company’s digital infrastructure (34%).

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I N THE PAST DECADE, the corporate world has seen a seismic shift in how it operates. The Erosion of Traditional Corporate Culture A strong corporate culture will influence how team members interact and conduct business. Teams operating within a strong culture share a set of values, beliefs, and behaviors.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

As companies expand their operations into new markets and collaborate with diverse teams, leaders must adapt their leadership styles to accommodate different cultural perspectives. This is where international coaching plays a pivotal role in developing global leadership mastery.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Companies can enhance board effectiveness and ensure the right mix of competencies by assessing individual board members’ performance, evaluating overall board dynamics, and considering the alignment with the organization’s strategic goals. Establishing clear criteria is equally essential when conducting board evaluations.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 13, 2024

About 85% of the time the fault is caused by the system, processes, structure, or practices of the organization. An organization’s systems are the outcroppings of the organization’s bedrock values and culture. That’s not what happens in most organizations.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Additionally, investing in employee development allows businesses to stay ahead of the competition by providing their staff with the latest knowledge and skills. For employees, automotive logistics can help them develop new skill sets by keeping them up-to-date with the latest technologies available for transportation management services.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Understanding how to leverage the influence factor can make a defining difference in your ability to drive change, build cohesive teams, and to successfully implement strategic vision. As a leader your “Influence Quotient” is the IQ you need to pay attention to.

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Leading with Trust

DECEMBER 6, 2022

The Leadership Development Carnival, sponsored by Weaving Influence and the Lead Change Group , is a monthly publication of thought leadership from some of the brightest minds in the field of leadership. Development. Conversation is the key to driving development and performance. This is a big mistake. No, Scale or Die.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Furthermore, with AI algorithms’ ability to actively learn and improve over time, strategic decision-making, talent management , and operational efficiency may achieve new heights. Leveraging AI can lead to better prediction accuracy, eliminate biases in decision-making, and streamline operations.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 15, 2022

Great leaders consistently challenge themselves to learn and develop—in other words, to have a growth mindset. They have honed the skill of emotional intelligence to develop the self-awareness, the social awareness and the empathy required to lead others effectively. How are your influence-building skills?

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

There’s no time for poorly-managed conversations when running a business or an organization. Great leaders takes quite the opposite outlook; they view everyone working together in harmony as essential to the long-term success of the organization. Boosts Employee Engagement There’s nothing worse than feeling stuck.

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Mike Cardus

APRIL 21, 2024

Their cultural contexts influence them, but they also have the agency to effect change within them. What you will see when working well: Increased engagement and initiative across the organization. A flow of new ideas from various levels of the organization. Engage different layers of the organization in the mapping process.

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Rich Gee Group

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

To ensure that your corporate purpose remains at the forefront, connecting everyday tasks to the broader vision is vital, redefining success metrics beyond financial targets, and celebrating the impact beyond the organization’s walls is vital. This creates a sense of belonging and purpose in the workforce.

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Metrics Storytelling Morale Leadership Styles 195

Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Analyze which areas of your operations could benefit the most from AI integration. As AI gains more influence in decision-making, addressing ethical considerations is essential. It covers topics such as the different types of AI, the costs and benefits of AI adoption, and how to develop and implement an AI strategy.

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Supply Chain Ethics Case Study Handbook 195

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Understanding the Importance of an Executive Director in an Organization’s Success An organization’s success can be influenced by the strategic leadership and guidance provided by its executive director. This individual plays a pivotal role in shaping the vision, mission, and overall direction of the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

These organizations have distinct needs and priorities that must be carefully considered when searching for top-level talent. Purpose drives nonprofit organizations, and finding executives passionate about advancing the mission is crucial. One of the critical aspects to understand is the importance of mission alignment.

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Execution Diversity Long-term Metrics 387

Rich Gee Group

JULY 31, 2023

They are tasked with translating strategic direction into operational reality, managing teams, and dealing with the practicalities of day-to-day work. So, you can imagine the unique position they find themselves in - a place of influence, yet a place of substantial pressure too. Here's where the magic happens, folks.

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Middle Management Emotional Intelligence Company Self-aware 195

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

That’s an entirely different paradigm than in the 1950’s of pursuing one profession during a lifetime, probably for only one organization! What’s good for the organization. If coworkers will change profession that often, what then is good for the organization? Why is this good for the organization? Creative capacities.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 7, 2024

Leaders are increasingly recognizing the need to integrate AI into their organizations to stay competitive. Providing clear explanations of AI’s potential influence is vital, emphasizing that AI is designed to enhance tasks and improve efficiency, not replace jobs. How Can AI Enhance Our Operations?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 18, 2024

Cross cultural leadership to build better teams Cross cultural leadership is a fantastic chance to broaden your impact and develop teams that excel in performance and innovative problem-solving. That Wasn’t a Compliment Early in my (David’s) career, I worked in a very culturally diverse organization. What are you here to do?

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Leadership Learning-by-Doing Commitment Diversity 291

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Executive coaching and talent development, in general, have been around for a few decades. That’s because while business coaching experience might help leaders develop the skills they need for their job, executive coaching goes far beyond this and doesn’t actually touch the technical skills a leader might need for their role.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2020

This natural curiosity applies to leaders in a more penetrating way because leaders have power and influence. Instead, people want to know that the way their organizations operate is ethical. Ethical strategies can be developed by carefully understanding business opportunities and aligning others to pursue those approaches.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JULY 26, 2010

I figured it was time for me to say something too from the standpoint of the relationships you have in the organization. So what is your role in influencing creativity and innovation in others? Tolerate risk: Many leaders say they want creativity and innovation in their organizations, but they have a low tolerance for risk.

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