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University President Search: Bridging Academic Vision and Operational Reality

N2Growth Blog

The selection and appointment of the president shape the university’s strategic direction and operational realities for years to come, regardless of how many years they serve in the role. Operational realities, on the other hand, pertain to the practical aspects of running an organization of any size.

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Zoom DEI Initiatives Take a Blow as Layoff Trends Affect the Diversity Team

HR Digest

While other companies were struggling to break even and keep their operations afloat, Zoom was one brand that was growing exponentially and it was well-placed to develop its operations and consider additional areas of growth, such as the development of Zoom’s internal diversity and inclusion policies.

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Doubting Existing Management: Private Equity’s Talent Conundrum

N2Growth Blog

The BDO’s latest survey amplifies this concern further, where nearly half of the private equity fund managers and operating partners reported being understaffed across their organizations. Around 20% of PE fund managers identified talent management as the most frequently deployed value creation lever, according to the BDO report.

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Diverse Teams Help Organizations Adapt To Change

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study from Carnegie Mellon suggests that diverse teams are more likely to make successful pivots than their more homogenous peers. The research reveals that businesses established in dynamic environments tend to have a longer survival rate when their founding teams exhibit greater functional diversity.

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Is An Ethnically Diverse Founding Team Key To Startup Success?

The Horizons Tracker

Recently, a report from the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) exposed the stark realities of equality in entrepreneurship around the world. In a separate report , BCG claimed that this premium is possible because startups run by women tend to be stronger performers than those run by men. Åstebro explains.

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Board Governance Excellence: The Pinnacle of Organizational Success

N2Growth Blog

It’s the board’s prerogative to chart a strategic course, oversee the operational ambit, and instill a culture of accountability—morphing it into a cornerstone of organizational governance. It orchestrates the operational rhythm, supervises decision-making, and enforces accountability across the hierarchy.

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Learning & Development’s Role in Operational Efficiencies in 2022

HR Digest

As of June 2021, according to Quantum Workplace , 30% of employees considered themselves hybrid employees and 35% of employees reported working remotely. Fosway Group reports that in 2020, there was a 71% increase in demand for digital learning. Operations Before Experiences. Training modules will be hybrid.