The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In 1987 Robert Solow famously remarked that computing is everywhere except in the productivity statistics. His comment reflected frustration that despite the considerable hype around the digital technologies of the day, productivity stats were barely moving. Official data reveals that while GDP grew by around 2.7%

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. Digital leadership is not limited to technology-driven companies; businesses across industries recognize the need for influential digital leaders to stay competitive in the market.

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HR Digest

MAY 15, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that revolutionizes productivity across various sectors. MIT’s meticulous research on the impact of AI, particularly ChatGPT, has shed light on its potential to drive the next industrial revolution. Key Findings from MIT’s Study on AI and Worker Productivity: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Growing Demand for Executive Search in the Life Sciences Industry Executive search firms are experiencing a surge in demand within the life sciences industry. The life sciences industry is known for its unique challenges in recruiting and hiring.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

In the years leading up to 2018, I have spent my time bringing innovation to the financial services space. Fintech, as this sector is colloquially referred, focuses for the most part on disrupting the state of affairs induced by the use of technology. As such it is all about innovation. Let’s study a bit about Innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Insights and Strategies for Healthcare Leaders to Drive Innovation, Integration, and Success in a Rapidly Evolving Industry. As the healthcare industry continues to undergo rapid changes, driven by advancements in technology and evolving patient needs, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to stay ahead of the curve.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

In today’s digitized business era, where artificial intelligence (AI) continually reshapes industry dynamics, a new breed of executive leadership emerges at the forefront. Understanding the AI Landscape The transformative impact of AI is undeniable, particularly in the technology sector. Consider the example of chatbots.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 16, 2023

The production of goods and services with smaller carbon footprints, also known as green technologies, is on the rise and presents numerous economic opportunities. “We are at the beginning of a technological revolution based on green technologies,” the authors explain.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Rapid technological advancements, fluctuating economic landscapes, and growing demands for sustainable business practices have thrust this pivotal position into the spotlight with new expectations and tasks. They ought to demonstrate resilience in adversity and swiftly adjust strategies when faced with unforeseen circumstances or disruptions.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Role of Executive Search Firms in the Finance Industry Executive search firms play a crucial role in the ever-evolving landscape of the finance industry. One of the key responsibilities of executive search firms is to thoroughly understand the specific needs and requirements of their finance industry clients as related to the role.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. Embracing this model allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool, which can drive innovation and growth. The recent COVID pandemic was a turning point for remote workforce transformation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This role requires an intrinsic understanding of the company’s product or service and customer base. Maintaining strong internal and external relationships, influencing organizational changes, and fostering a culture that embraces innovation are all paramount.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Talent Trends: Emerging Leadership Skills for the Future The continual development of digital technology and automation in today’s corporate world demands a new paradigm in leadership. In the digital era, one of the most valuable skills a leader can possess is digital literacy.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. How common is it for CPGs to hire for key positions outside the industry?

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 4, 2024

In their search for innovative solutions, businesses actively seek a variety of unique ideas. After getting many suggestions, the company decided to implement an idea related to monitoring the inventory of spray products. However, focusing on a specific set of ideas also means the company might miss out on fresh and innovative ones.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in people’s lives, both personally and professionally. As a female entrepreneur, it is essential to understand the capabilities of technology in order to connect with customers and cultivate meaningful relationships.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A new paper from the University of Cambridge argues that business model innovation will be key to emerging from the pandemic in the best economic health. The authors argue that when combined with the adoption of new digital technologies, economies can achieve productivity growth of around 3.5%, versus the 1% that is predicted currently.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For instance, a study from KU Leuven University and the European Central Bank found that large companies do understandably innovate more often and more successfully than SMEs. In relative terms, this may be a small number, but when set against the 20 million or so SMEs operating across Europe, it’s a vast number of innovative firms.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance. Rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing consumer demands are just a few factors contributing to the constant flux in the corporate landscape.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

However, recent technological advancements and industry shifts have expanded and evolved this role significantly. It is now expected that a CMO strikes a harmony between pioneering innovation and maintaining commercial acumen, a balance intrinsic to the realization of substantial business growth.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The Mentally Strong Leader : Build the Habits to Productively Regulate Your Emotions, Thoughts, and Behaviors by Scott Mautz Scott Mautz defines mental strength as the ability to self-regulate emotions, thoughts, and behaviors to achieve exceptional outcomes, despite adversity.

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Leading Blog

JULY 25, 2019

New startups appear out of nowhere and challenge not only established companies, but entire industries. Their greatest fear is no longer their closest competitor, but the startups which, although they live in metaphorical garages and have hardly taken off, have an innovation power that established organizations can only dream of possessing.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It features a wide range of startups and larger technology companies and provides a range of visions for the future. Most of these visions feature combinations of data, AI, genomics, wearables and other technologies that are well known to us all. That is, they are well known to us all via their applications in other industries.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The advent of technology that enables remote work combined with the ever-increasing rate of employee turnover in many industries has led to a transformation in the very fabric of organizational culture. Use myGiide to socialize employees : The innovative myGiide platform can play a pivotal role in socializing employees.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 2, 2021

In 1962 Everett Rogers famously described the journey innovations go on as they travel from obscurity to mass market success and through to obsolescence. It’s a process that remains largely observed to this day and being able to spot where an innovation is on the lifecycle is pretty valuable. Spreading change. Uncertain spread.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 8, 2023

While the furor around robots taking our jobs has largely died down in recent years (not least due to the lack of any real evidence that it’s happening), it remains inevitable that the introduction of new technologies will cause disruption in the labor market. Across four categories of jobs, there were some noticeable differences.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Guest post by Kris Oestergaard: Today, every business is looking to find ways to streamline its innovative abilities. Those successful in establishing a culture of innovation have addressed their organization’s “immune systems.” Organizational leaders need to address all three in order to transform into innovation champions.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 30, 2021

Technology is a massive advantage for any business. However, there are so many types of technology available that it can be daunting to know where to start. You could do this by keeping up with the latest technology news and find innovative ways to apply new tech. Stay Ahead Of Industry Developments. Go Paperless.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 31, 2023

In a previous article , I explored how technology is generally not feeding through into productivity statistics. Data shows that despite considerable advances in technology in the last decade, productivity has largely remained flat. and France. and France.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The last few weeks have been abuzz with news and fears (well, largely fears) about the impact chatGPT and other generative technologies might have on the workplace. Indeed, a report from the company itself suggested that “most” jobs will be at risk in some way due to their technology. job market. job market.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In this blog post, we will explore the critical importance of fostering an environment that embraces AI, highlighting how it can drive innovation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. The Power of AI Innovation: As technology continues to advance, AI innovations are reshaping industries across the globe.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2024

Businesses must adapt to survive and thrive, whether driven by technological advancements, economic shifts, or global crises. Cultivating such adaptability entails tolerating change, actively embracing it, fostering innovation, and empowering individuals to champion novel ideas and methodologies.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience. To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 20, 2018

It was a fitting tribute to the man who personified invention and innovation. They covered a range of devices and technologies. So, let’s take a moment and consider four things about innovation that you can learn from Thomas Edison. Innovation Is A Team Sport. The post Learning about Innovation from Mr.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

One of the defining features of the Industrial Revolution was the Luddite rebellion against the machines that people thought were taking their jobs and livelihoods. Whereas the Luddite rebellion was very much focused around the textile industry, the Swing Riots were more agricultural in origin.

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Great Results Team Building

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Ryan Jenkins – how leaders (at any level) can move teams from isolated to all-in Chad Littlefield – help leaders, educators, and event professionals make connection easy Sean Glaze – laugh-out-loud experiences and insights that improve team performance. And your conference’s impact will extend well beyond their session.

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