N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2016

If you’re frustrated by your organization’s current strategic planning and execution processes or the outcomes from that work, you’re not alone. Here are 10 changes needed to enable a wholesale paradigm shift in strategic planning and execution methods that will significantly improve your results: 1.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

An athletic director is a strategic leader responsible for managing budgets, developing policies and procedures, and promoting a positive and inclusive athletic culture. When it comes to finding the right athletic director, an effective and thorough search process is of utmost importance.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

At the heart of every successful business enterprise is the unmistakable influence of a Chief Operating Officer– they oversee daily operations, improve processes, and promote innovation and transformation. The COO’s influence extends far beyond mere operational management.

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CO2

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Unseen Backbone of Business Leadership In the dynamic world of business, the role of an Executive Assistant is often the unsung hero in the narrative of leadership success. Executive assistants must possess a blend of tactical expertise and strategic thinking.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 25, 2018

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Awhile back, I shared highlights from the useful book, First-Time Leader , by George Bradt and Gillian Davis.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI holds the potential to revolutionize our work, transforming leadership roles and responsibilities. AI-driven decision-making: AI’s ability to process vast amounts of data rapidly enables leaders to make well-informed decisions. Utilizing AI-powered insights, they can make strategic choices that fuel growth and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Through focused conversations, targeted assessments, and personalized strategies, executive coaching helps entrepreneurs identify their blind spots, enhance their leadership skills, and make informed decisions that align with their vision and goals. As an expert in executive coaching, I guide these entrepreneurs in this essential process.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 1, 2018

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Awhile back, I shared highlights from the useful book, First-Time Leader , by George Bradt and Gillian Davis.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Awhile back, I shared highlights from the useful book, First-Time Leader , by George Bradt and Gillian Davis.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Welcome to the May 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Marcia Reynolds of Covisioning Transformational Leadership provided Stop Saying Stupid Things.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer In the complex world of corporate leadership, a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) holds a pivotal role. In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2020

Strategic leadership means leading for today, tomorrow, and beyond. When I taught a college course in strategic management, the notion of strategy as a fluid process rather than a static document created confusion for some of my students.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 22, 2018

After our interview process, we found Macy to be the best fit for the position. Within a couple of years of joining us, she was helping us manage events and customer experiences. Hunsaker, we saw the need to formalize the process of finding emerging leaders in the organization. Hunsaker was in need of a receptionist.

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The Empowered Buisness

JUNE 16, 2015

The following article — Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning — was written by Gabriel Najera — Founder, Najera Consulting Group. Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning. Who has the time do a strategic plan with so much work to do?”

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Diana explains: “The ability to delegate is a key leadership competency. Communication. Good question.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Distinct from the traditional approaches that circumscribe the COO’s responsibilities within the firm’s administrative and operational functions, the contemporary business landscape necessitates a more strategic involvement of the COO in a corporation’s key decision-making processes.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Understanding the Importance of a University President Search A university president or chancellor search is a critical process that carries some of the farthest-reaching implications for the future of an educational institution.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2024

Two of the most pressing are change management and the constraints of limited resources. Addressing these challenges requires a keen understanding and strategic planning. Understanding Resistance to Change Management: Stakeholder Concerns : Change resistance often stems from stakeholders’ fears and uncertainties.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Technology leaders at the highest level need to have a strategic mindset and a broad perspective that allows them to see the big picture and all the moving pieces. Being able to pivot and change directions quickly will require a strong degree of emotional intelligence (EQ) and a finely-honed logical thought process.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in April 2020. Entrepreneurial Leadership : The Art of Launching New Ventures, Inspiring Others, and Running Stuff by Joel Peterson. Rather, it's the apex of a certain thought process—a way to imagine the unimaginable and solve the unsolvable. But it's not.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

While some may know how to create effective strategies, their businesses still fail because of inappropriate leadership. It is necessary to state that many people do not see ineffective leadership as a weakness in their businesses. This article shows eight ways to improve your strategy and leadership skills to scale your business.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As the title suggests, the CPO is primarily responsible for overseeing the people aspects of the organization and aligning them with the overall strategic objectives. This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture.

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Leading Blog

MAY 3, 2021

In support of that, the communication process typically involves five critical steps. The words we use matter, especially in a leadership role where our teams regularly react and listen closely to what we share. Communication involves verbal, non-verbal, and intuitive delivery and receiving of messages.

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Mike Cardus

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

When your Organization does not effectively plan typical results are; Project(s) Comes in Over Budget – Because of inadequate planning and now everyone is scrambling, and creating emergencies in other departments and with vendors. Because NO-ONE Planned! Strategic planning is necessary part of every Managers life.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. No surprise that all six values rise and fall on leadership. Here are six leadership values that impact culture: Leadership Cares. Leadership Alignment.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Having a solid strategic plan will allow your company and team to flourish and accomplish needed results. You must have a format and a process that is effective. Contact Mike to schedule a strategic planning meeting that will deliver results and engaged staff that are part-of the plan. NOISE Analysis.

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CO2

AUGUST 15, 2013

by Gary Cohen When doing a strategic plan, you may be faced with mountains of data. How you use the data from many different surveys is critical to the outcome of your strategic plan. The following is a list of those categories: Leadership. Strategic Planning. Human Resource Management.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

Repeatable processes and procedures add great value in stable and predictable times. Principles, not process and procedures, provide the overarching guidance in any situation for making the right decisions and taking the best action. Five Paradigm-Shifting Principles. Those are not the times we live in today or likely in the future.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

At the organization’s helm, the board’s mandate encompasses charting the strategic trajectory, making crucial verdicts, and ensuring the overarching health and sustainability of the enterprise. A proficient board is a guiding light, offering leadership and oversight to fuel the realization of organizational objectives.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2012

Having had advance notice, the leaders had worked diligently with a top consulting firm to create a comprehensive strategic plan that would make them competitive. 7 tips to manage for both results and process. If you are too process-focused, you are in danger of losing momentum. It’s a balancing act.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 5, 2020

Welcome to the May 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Every step we take is a learning process and we adjust as needed. Communication.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 2, 2021

The authors offer a three-step process to help leaders develop visionary strategies and bring them to life. In building it, you should measure dollars but also people and leadership mindshare, as talent and leadership energy are often more scarce in big companies than seed funding. Develop Your Vision.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 5, 2017

The potential for change increases with our participation in the process. One step to success as a leadership level community influencer: If you want things to change, you’ve got to change, too, by modeling the change. She is the author of Serving With Significance: A Guide for Leadership Level Community Influencers.

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leaderCommunicator

MAY 16, 2014

Welcome to my weekly round-up of top leadership and communication blog posts. IBM’s Virginia Rometty on Leadership and Management By Steve Lohr, The New York Times “In an article this week, Virginia M. Downloading a hundred time-management apps won''t help…”. Too much work; too little time. David Grossman. __.

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LDRLB

JUNE 14, 2011

A few weeks back, Tim Vanderpyl wrote a post about strategic planning. It generated some great debate on LeaderLab and Twitter about the usefulness of strategic planning and we invited Ryan Olsen to write a response to Tim. That response is below. SP is not easy and has challenges, but the hurdles are worth overcoming.

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CO2

DECEMBER 23, 2010

Recently, when working with clients to bring the strategic planning process out of the board room and into mail room, we brought to life Motivation 2.0. Every company can implement strategic planning by involving all or many employees at every level.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Welcome to the February Leadership Development Carnival! Marcella Bremer of Leadership and Change Magazine provided Are you Downloading, Debating or in Dialogue? Leadership bloggers often tell stories on their blog, making the posts engaging and relevant. The themes for this month are… Let’s get started!

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