N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Operating Officer A Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds a distinctive and crucial role in the corporate ecosystem. Equipped with a holistic view of the organization’s objectives and a deep understanding of its operations, a COO is often considered the key driver of operational excellence.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 22, 2021

If you want to see diners coming back to your restaurant every time, then you have no choice but to improve your operations. Technology has improved operational efficiency by reducing workload, eliminating paperwork, streamlining services, and ultimately increasing sales. Here are a few tips on how to go about it.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 2, 2024

An organized warehouse ensures that inventory is easily accessible, items are quickly located, and operations run smoothly. Inventory Management Systems Implement inventory management systems to track and manage inventory levels accurately. Here are some strategies for achieving visible warehouse organization.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 24, 2024

Strategies for Cost-Effective LTL Freight Shipping Cost management in LTL shipping requires a multi-faceted approach. Incorporating Technology and Automation in LTL Shipping The intersection of technology and transportation has yielded transformative tools for those utilizing LTL shipping.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 29, 2024

Here, we explore how companies can strategically integrate AI into their sales operations to drive efficiency and improve overall performance. These efficiency improvements benefit the salesperson’s workflow and create a more consistent and error-free client management process.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. On the other hand, 62% of HR managers said that a successful onboarding process can improve the employee experience, and 54% said it can improve employee retention.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

The Value of Executive Coaching for Future Leaders Executive coaching holds an elevated position as an essential tool for molding future leaders. Such leaders must possess various competencies, including sound strategy formulation, emotional intelligence, strong decision-making abilities, and effective team management.

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CoachStation

MARCH 14, 2023

According to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), effective onboarding can increase employee retention by 25% and improve productivity by up to 50%. On the other hand, 62% of HR managers said that a successful onboarding process can improve the employee experience, and 54% said it can improve employee retention.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2024

These tools can help predict what your customers might like next, making your suggestions smarter and more accurate. This targeted approach helps improve customer experience and enhance operational efficiency. It assures them that their personal information is managed with respect and care.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 20, 2021

In addition, when team members are unhappy with management, they are far more likely to leave a company. With this in mind, here are some management tactics you can implement to keep your team loyal and motivated. This may seem obvious, but you’d be surprised at how often managers forget this fundamental aspect of their jobs.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Have you been operating for a few years or are you one of the almost six million SMEs that have recently set up on their own? Whether you’re new to being in charge or you’ve been at it for a while, it’s important that you have the right tools in place in order to do the job effectively. Safety is vital. Cost-effective planning.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’ve written about these and other crucial tools for helping leaders improve relationships, gain executive presence and succeed in my new book, The Heart of a Leader: 52 Emotional Intelligence Insights to Advance Your Career. Share this information with your manager as a head start to your performance review.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. Leveraging creativity for business growth involves transcending traditional marketing tactics and embracing novel, uncharted methods.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

This is where executive coaching steps in as an invaluable tool for entrepreneurs. Unlike corporate executives operating within established structures, the entrepreneur often finds themself navigating uncharted territory. Entrepreneurs must effectively manage these external expectations while focusing on driving their vision forward.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 12, 2020

Managing your business gets increasingly more difficult as you scale it, Thankfully, there are plenty of ways to ensure that your company stays organized as long as you adopt some golden rules to help streamline your workflow and logistics processes. Unforeseen circumstances aren’t uncommon regardless of the type of business you operate.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 16, 2023

Improving automotive business operations is key to staying competitive in this ever-changing market. From digital marketing tactics to online auto sales platforms, there are many ways that car dealerships can use the internet to their advantage. Tip #4: Streamline Your Inventory Management System.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 19, 2014

Document management software can put important documents at your fingertips in seconds and help you keep everything organized. But which document management solution would work best for your office? Here are three tips to help you understand how document management software can help and which features you’ll need to make it work.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

Non-value added ‘wastes’ are a drain on the productivity of your operations and cost you in schedule, quality, and capital. Costing the organization in excess material costs, holding costs, and potentially obsolescence costs, this waste can cost the organization upwards of millions of dollars in annual operations funds.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 5, 2013

Non-value added ‘wastes’ are a drain on the productivity of your operations and cost you in schedule, quality, and capital. Become a StrategyDriven Premium Member to gain access to the entire article and the over 100 other StrategyDriven members-only articles, whitepapers, models, and tools and templates. About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 22, 2013

Non-value-added ‘wastes’ are a drain on the productivity of your operations and cost you in schedule, quality, and capital. Overproduction , the first of the 8 biggest wastes of Lean Operations, focuses on the unnecessary production of product before the customer demands it. Want to learn more? About the Author.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 8, 2013

All high-performing organizations continually look for ways to reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. Become a StrategyDriven Premium Member to gain access to the entire article and the over 100 other StrategyDriven members-only articles, whitepapers, models, and tools and templates. Want to learn more? About the Author.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. With a diverse background in human resources, information technology, and operations, his business and leadership acumen is only exceeded by his commitment to making others better.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Through continuous testing supported by automated tools, companies can modify and update their software more easily and incur smaller costs. Test Analytics Not only do test automation tools evaluate test cases through test execution, but they also monitor the performance of testing itself.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

If we look around and see that people are disengaged, that leaders are driving toward tactical outcomes and short-term wins, and that organizations are blindly driving ahead. It is important to develop these apps, and the techniques associated with applying them, but what about the operating system that runs them?

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 9, 2020

Both explained that the webinars we held were their only access to continued education about operations design, leadership, and business performance improvement. Most courses include worksheets, templates, and other helpful tools to use as you apply your learning. . By design, we don’t cover a broad range of topics in a single course.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

These are all phrases we’ve heard from managers (and executives) recently. People are yearning for human connection, with one another and their manager. Bernd Geropp provided New as a manager – 5 most important tips. How can you manage to do it all—without burning out? Find Bernd on Twitter at @moreleadership.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

To do this seamlessly, you’ll need efficient tracking tools and GPS technology to relay accurate shipment status data. Additionally, you’ll need efficient and latest security tools such as biometric door locks, CCTV cameras, and motion sensors installed at your business premises to boost on-site security.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Although these clichés might serve short-term management objectives, they often hinder long-term innovation, suppress employee morale, and foster a culture of compliance over mutual growth. Utilize Surprise to Counteract Complacency The element of surprise is a powerful tool in challenging established norms and power structures.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 1, 2012

It’s difficult enough for a manager to align, streamline, and make efficient those business operations under his or her direct control; adding one or more other work groups to a process’s execution exponentially increases this challenge. You just finished reading Tactical Execution - Improving Cross-Functional Performance !

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 17, 2012

In other instances, business operations cease altogether. An executable authority succession pan is one such mechanism used to avoid a policy-driven operational stoppage. You just finished reading Tactical Execution Best Practice 6 - Succession of Authority ! Tactical Execution Best Practice 4 – Eliminate Redundant Work.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 11, 2020

Looking at other successful brands and how they operate is a good way to plan your business model. If you’re selling products via your website, make sure you have top-quality, secure e-commerce tools incorporated into your website functions. Social media marketing is another essential tool for businesses in the modern era.

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HR Digest

APRIL 30, 2021

Video streaming apps and tech tools that make communication easier are being incorporated for a smooth working environment. Soft skills of extracting the maximum through good communication, interactions, and engagement tactics are being touted everywhere. Management and project handling. So what scores over the other?

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Strategy Driven

MAY 3, 2019

If your business has a fleet of vehicles , it’s vital to manage them properly. If you’re currently struggling to manage your fleet effectively and efficiently, read on and learn about how you can manage it successfully. Use New Analysis Tools. Set Rules and Policies for Staff to Follow.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 13, 2018

Proper inventory management is one of the keys to keeping your business running smoothly and remaining profitable. Here are eight essential inventory management tips every business should follow. Manage Inventory via Software. One of the best ways to manage inventory is by using software designed for this task instead.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2016

What these programs are lacking are the tools necessary for employees and organizations to cultivate a global mindset. Global mindset is truly having the desire, knowledge, and skills to operate effectively in business today. It fills a strategic tactical need of operating in today’s business setting.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Regular testing ensures that applications are not filled with bugs and they operate as they should. Improve Project Management. One of the biggest ways to improve QA is through project management. Implement Automation Tools. Quality assurance (QA) is a crucial part of the software development process.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 6, 2013

Such consistency promotes the error-free performance necessary for high-risk and high-quality operations. Become a StrategyDriven Premium Member to gain access to the entire article and the over 100 other StrategyDriven members-only articles, whitepapers, models, and tools and templates. Want to learn more?

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