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Doubting Existing Management: Private Equity’s Talent Conundrum

N2Growth Blog

The journey from meticulous deal-making to managing assets proficiently has put an unprecedented emphasis on acquiring and retaining the right talent. The Talent Deficit Spectrum Diving deeper, the data reveals that 48% of fund managers in private equity firms and operating partners find their organizations understaffed.

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Diversity of a Different Persuasion

N2Growth Blog

Diversity is a complex issue because it comes in all shapes and sizes. As an Executive Recruiter, I have been asked to identify candidates who are diverse in terms of race, ethnicity, gender and even geography. One type of diversity that has more recently begun to receive subtle yet perceptible attention is age diversity.

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Talent Management and Preparing Leaders Correctly with Piet Hein Merckens

N2Growth Blog

That is a tough statistic to try to wrap your mind around, and I was interested in Piet’s opinion on how did we get to this point and how there could be some solutions to solve this talent management gap. While skills and talent management is clearly an issue, this survey shows that CEOs understand the importance of execution. .

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Enhancing Board Performance: Strategies for Effective Board Evaluations

N2Growth Blog

Board evaluations provide a unique opportunity for boards to reflect on their effectiveness and identify gaps in skills, expertise, or diversity. Implementing confidentiality in board evaluations ensures that sensitive topics can be discussed and managed appropriately, leading to more effective governance and decision-making processes.

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Senior Leaders Can Be Blinded By Their Love

The Horizons Tracker

Research from Rutgers University suggests that these efforts may have unintended consequences, however, as managers who do strongly identify with their organization are less likely to back any diversity initiatives as they believe that inequality is unlikely to exist. This can make discussions about diversity more productive.

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Insuring We Have Inclusivity & Diversity in Our Workforce | LGBTQ+

Chart Your Course

One of the changes you need to prepare for is the need for a more progressive and diverse workplace. As we said on Medium, “Some people shy away from the word diversity, thinking about it as a term for […]. The workplace is changing, and your business needs to change with it or it will get left behind.

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2022 Global C-Suite Talent Trends in the Mining Sector

N2Growth Blog

Increased Demand for Diverse C-Suite Talent. Inclusion, Equity, and Diversity will be among the most talked-about topics at boardroom meetings. Mining companies will actively seek to enhance equality in their c-suite hiring practices, with gender diversity taking center stage.

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