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Bonus or No Bonus? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

They must be relevant, meaningful, in alignment with cultural values, and tied to the right set of metrics. In addition, all employees have a set of goals based on their employee category and are able to earn individualized merit bonuses based on their goal achievement (once a company threshold is surpassed).

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Should CEOs Have Term Limits? | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Furthermore, last time I checked a CEO can always be removed for lack of performance, or moral and ethical indiscretions, so what purpose do CEO term limits serve other than to disincentivize the CEO? Sound off in the comments below… Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Patti Blackstaffe Fantastic article, Mike, as usual.

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Going Beyond: N2Growth’s Holistic Approach to CRO Search

N2Growth Blog

This is not a superficial exercise; it entails a deep dive into the company ethos, operational nuances, and strategic goals. In addition, a professional network can also provide invaluable insights into a candidate’s credibility, work ethic, and leadership style.

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Why Do Corporations Need A Single Purpose?

Harvard Business Review

The idea that corporations need a single purpose is based not in law, but in economists' arguments that unless we have a single, objective, easily-observed metric to judge how well directors and executives are running firms, corporate "agents" will run amok. There are few human activities whose success is measured by a single metric.

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There Are Two Types of Performance — but Most Organizations Only Focus on One

Harvard Business Review

Every step of the process was measured, and real-time metrics were easily accessible. The same happens when an engineer is tightly managed on their code velocity — in making sure to reach their goal, the engineer becomes far less likely to be creative or raise problems. Metrics emphasized speed.

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Diversity & Leadership | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

In evaluating any relationship in the value chain I’m looking for value, talent, performance, leverage, efficiency, economy of scale, work ethic, integrity, character, discipline and many other traits irrespective of your skin color, age, etc. A sense of entitlement is not a substitute for work ethic and a desire to achieve.

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Lessons from the Three Cups of Tea Controversy

Harvard Business Review

His goal is to foster change, opening up often-denied paths to young girls by providing them education. Make sure the metrics reinforce the goals. When you're trying to push for an intangible goal (e.g. education), it makes sense to help show progress by focusing on concrete metrics (e.g.

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