Lead from Within

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Succession planning is crucial for any organization, but it is especially important for top leaders. A well-crafted succession plan can ensure a smooth transition of power, minimize disruptions, and preserve the organization’s legacy.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

In the rapidly evolving world of leadership, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. As a leader, you can harness these tools to gain a deeper understanding of your organization’s performance, market trends, and customer behavior. Enhancing Risk Management: AI can assess risks more accurately and in real-time.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

Beyond digital transformations, organizations are continually tackling other transformations, such as mergers and acquisitions, divestitures, cultural transformations, and much more. Approximately 89 percent of organizations have already adopted a digital-first business strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

There are various job titles such as; Chief Security Officer (CSO), Chief Risk Officer, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), V.P., Regardless of titles or functional position, the lead role in a security organization is expected to wear many hats and solve a myriad of strategic, operational and tactical problems.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Underpinning the philosophy of governance excellence is the knowledge that effective governance fosters trust, propelling an organization’s reputation and sustainable growth. The strength of governance can be significantly amplified with the employment of a dedicated leadership team.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Unveiling the Board’s Strategic Compass Towards Sustainable Growth Astute board governance is the linchpin for fostering an organization’s success and long-term viability. The voyage towards effective board governance commences with delineating what excellence signifies for the organization.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2024

Acknowledge You’re Not Perfect There are three impediments to effective leadership: The belief that you’re right, no matter what. It allows you to make a logical, forward-looking decision based on what’s likely to happen next—that and risk management are the big, relevant considerations.”

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Succession How To Learning-by-Doing Sharpe 378

Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 3, 2016

Do you have “still face” managers in your organization? By still face managers, I mean supervisors whose lack of emotion makes it difficult for them to connect and to get people fired up. Sitting in the audience was a CEO who recognized that she had a still face manager in her organization.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount. The platforms that generate real-time data enable organizations to anticipate market changes and adjust their strategies accordingly. Despite the inherent complexities of navigating a volatile economic landscape, digital resources often provide a solution.

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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. Above all, risk management skills and sound business acumen are required to drive profitable growth and sustainable business expansion.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 28, 2020

The trend towards consolidation in industry has become a threat to any business whose leadership has a desire to maintain its own identity and strategic path. Sure, you could decide to sell the business or have it acquired by another organization, but the control of the decision should be yours. The Hidden Threat That Many Do Not See.

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CO2

JUNE 14, 2023

As leaders, we all strive for success, constantly seeking the right balance to propel our teams and organizations forward. The pursuit of balance is an essential element of effective leadership, and it applies to both the leaders themselves and the individuals they guide. Leadership Style: Finding the right leadership style is crucial.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 10, 2011

Put simply, leadership is not a static endeavor. In fact, leadership demands fluidity, which requires the willingness to recognize the need for change, and finally the ability to lead change. Identifying the Need for Change : The need for change exists in every organization. Senior leadership must champion any new initiative.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Traditional emergency response plans prescribe methods for responding to predictable events but are unlikely to adequately cover all Black Swan event conditions and situation-management needs. Deploy the organization. You just finished reading Risk Management - Protocols for Responding to Unexpected, Catastrophic Black Swan Events !

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2024

Building resilience into the fabric of the organization is essential for weathering uncertainty and sustaining long-term success. Understanding Resilience in Business Resilience in business refers to the ability of an organization to withstand disruptions, adapt to changing circumstances, and emerge stronger from adversity.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

Auditing/monitoring and risk assessment – risk assessment is the "radar screen" of threats to your company. How are risk assessment, and more specifically -- enterprise risk management ("ERM") implemented in your organization? How and when are audits performed that "kick the tires" on key activities?

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CO2

JUNE 14, 2023

As leaders, we all strive for success, constantly seeking the right balance to propel our teams and organizations forward. The pursuit of balance is an essential element of effective leadership, and it applies to both the leaders themselves and the individuals they guide. Leadership Style: Finding the right leadership style is crucial.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 24, 2014

Leaders followers, and context form a system of leadership. More than ever,” writes Kellerman, “it is better—better in practice and better in theory—to focus less on the leader and more on the leadership system.” We diminish our capacity to lead when we don’t consider all aspects of leadership. Hard Times is about context.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Welcome to the September edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! For this month’s edition, I asked an all-star cadre of leadership development bloggers, authors, and consultants to submit an answer to the following question: “We all know that individual development plans (IDPs) need to be tailored for each leader.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 13, 2012

Subsequently, most organizations embed the actions necessary to achieve compliance within their instructional manuals. You just finished reading Risk Management Best Practice 3 - Procedure Annotation and Commitment Tracking ! Become a StrategyDriven Premium Member for only $9.95 / month or $94.95 / year ! Want to learn more?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 30, 2017

If you’re a senior leader, mid-level manager or, simply, a company change agent struggling to determine ways in which to ensure the long-term success of your business, you may find value in what I call the Back-To-Basics Prescription. There 7 central programs that comprise the Back-To-Basics Prescription. The 7 programs include: 1.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2018

Effectiveness in leadership is not about having all of the answers but not knowing and accessing the power of those you lead. In The Power of Vulnerability , Barry Kaplan and Jeffrey Manchester explain that the secret to unleashing the power of leaders, teams, and organizations, is through vulnerability. H ANG UP THE CAPE.

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Lead on Purpose

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

Several years ago I wrote that you can’t fake leadership. Leading an organization requires focusing intently in key areas. In my “day job” as a product manager I create software products that help companies fight against internal fraud. You can’t fake leadership, especially if you’re wearing blinders!

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The Center For Leadership Studies

APRIL 24, 2024

Where outside programs require great expense, these solutions for inward mobility leverage internal assets, expertise and resources that most organizational leadership can’t turn down. If you already use Situational Leadership® practices, how could these opportunities continue moving your people from potential to performance?

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LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

How is it possible for three months of crisis management ineptitude to occur in an organization the size of BP with a product as environmentally toxic as oil? You’d think a company drilling on the ocean’s floor would be adept in risk management planning. There is not an absence of fear, but the management of fear.

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CEO Crisis Leadership Risk Management 137

Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 15, 2019

“Agile organizations treat disruption and adversity as opportunities.” Today’s organizations face the unknown on a weekly basis. The combination of business and military leadership experience added insight and perspective to their book. . Would you share an example from an organization doing it right?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2016

Most leaders want to be sure that their organizations are remaining competitive within their industry. 2. Embrace your difference and focus more on offense than defense: Think opportunity management, not risk management. Setting expectations is gamesmanship – aligning them is leadership.

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Ron Edmondson

MAY 17, 2021

I’ve written a fair amount about management versus leadership. I won’t make you go read the book to know I believe both are valuable to any organization. We need good leadership and good management. But this is a leadership blog. Management is about guiding healthy systems.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

Leadership. Crisis Management: The Ultimate Test of a Leader. by John • September 12, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Strategy • 4 Comments. How is it possible for three months of crisis management ineptitude to occur in an organization the size of BP with a product as environmentally toxic as oil?

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 6, 2020

The framework consists of a number of phases that aim to combine core business continuity management standards alongside key qualities, such as flexibility and agility to enable supply chains to adapt to volatile business situations. Our framework draws on the strengths of both.”

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LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

How is it possible for three months of crisis management ineptitude to occur in an organization the size of BP with a product as environmentally toxic as oil? You’d think a company drilling on the ocean’s floor would be adept in risk management planning. Leadership bell catastrophe' But it is not.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 7, 2015

Within the first 100 days as a new leader in an organization, you'll want to assess your organization's risk. Authors George Bradt, Jayme A.

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Eric Jacobson

AUGUST 1, 2015

Within the first 100 days as a new leader in an organization, you'll want to assess your organization's risk. Authors George Bradt, Jayme A.

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Organization SWOT How To Politics 50

Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

How do you lead your team in today’s organization? A pure form of self-directed teams is a paradox, in that it would allow a team to go in a direction that doesn’t really fit with the organization. Obviously the Why of the team will need to serve the Why of the organization! Learning, in turn, stimulates mastery.

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Experience to Lead

JANUARY 29, 2024

Regardless of your industry, leaders and their teams will have to face adversity at some point during the life of their organization. Preparedness and implementing a risk management program are crucial to recovering and resisting the impacts of change, as well as maintaining a competitive advantage.

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Leading in Context

NOVEMBER 2, 2016

This updated Harvard Business review article connects trust with ROI and risk management: It is being recognized as a pivot point in business and a powerful catalyst for financial success.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2016

This ladder holds true for managers and employees within the organization, as well as outside consultants brought in. At whatever level one enters the ladder, he-she is trained, measured for performance and fits into the organization’s overall Big Picture. Value-added leadership requires a senior team commitment.

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