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Diverse Boards Are More Innovative

The Horizons Tracker

According to a study conducted by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, diversity in terms of gender, race, and ethnicity has proven to be beneficial for companies operating in the United States. Similarly, other companies may include board members who bring their expertise from areas like computer science and political science.

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How Big Companies Can (and do) Innovate Like a Start-Up

Leading Blog

T HE INNOVATION WE PRIZE at successful start-ups is a mindset that is brought into the start-up and not necessarily the inherent quality of every start-up. Innovation isn’t something that just happens; we create the conditions for it. Big organizations can innovate like small start-ups. Creating an Innovation Strategy.

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It’s Not Good When New Political Parties Are Created By Existing Politicians

The Horizons Tracker

While the duopoly seems impregnable in the United States, in Europe it’s far more common for new political parties to emerge. Insider status Parties created by existing parliamentarians were nearly 2% more likely to fail in the short-term, and 3.15% more likely to have failed within a decade of their creation.

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Leadership & Political Correctness | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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Executive Leadership in 2024: Skills and Strategies for Leaders

N2Growth Blog

Organizations look to their leaders to inspire a seamless transition to this digital-first culture, safeguarding data, increasing productivity, and fostering innovation in the same stride. A sustainable leadership approach does not fixate on short-term results alone.

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Chinese Competition Has Raised Innovation In America and Europe

The Horizons Tracker

It’s often said that necessity is the mother of all invention, and that certainly seems to be the case during Covid, with new data from Accenture revealing that innovation has flourished during the pandemic. Born out of disaster and necessity comes opportunity; the pandemic has sparked a new wave of innovation. Unusual quarters.

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Coaching Versus Consulting: Which Is Right for Your Organization?

N2Growth Blog

By tapping into their expertise, organizations can benefit from fresh perspectives, innovative ideas, and best practices that can drive business success. However, consultants bring an outside perspective, free from internal politics or pre-existing assumptions. They drive innovation, inspire teams, and navigate challenges with finesse.