Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

T HE vast majority of today’s business leaders are either embarking on AI deployment to improve their operations or are considering it. Some 83 percent of organizations worldwide claim AI is a top priority for their business. Consider these findings: AI has proven to improve the productivity of 61 percent of employees.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

To Foster Better Collaboration in a Matrix Organization Keep the Conversation Flowing When we ask senior leaders of our global clients about the biggest source of conflict and frustration in their companies, the answer is almost always the same. “Oh, undoubtedly it’s trying to collaborate in our matrix organization.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Boardrooms today face new, evolving challenges that are increasingly complex to navigate, and they are under immense pressure and scrutiny to operate at maximum effectiveness. Here’s how a global executive search firm can ultimately allow a Board to operate at its peak performance and empower it to realize its most ambitious goals.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Developing an AI-ready organization is not merely a choice but a necessity to stay competitive and relevant. By fostering a culture of AI innovation, organizations position themselves to create groundbreaking solutions that address evolving customer needs and drive market leadership.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

If you want your company to thrive and expand in 2022 and beyond, you need to get off to a strong start, and that involves ensuring that your operations are well-organized and productive. Keeping one’s office or workstation clean and inviting is a direct path to increased productivity. It is typically quite a bit.

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HR Digest

MARCH 3, 2023

The introduction of HR technology has revolutionized the way HR departments operate. HR tech has allowed HR teams to streamline their processes, automate tedious tasks, and focus on more strategic initiatives. We will explore how these technologies can be leveraged to streamline HR operations and improve overall efficiency.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Over two decades of research and observations have revealed the key factors that enable the best organizations to succeed and dominate. Adaptability and Agility The 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic have tested organizations’ resilience. Establishing open communication channels within organizations is critical.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

By providing leaders with the necessary tools and techniques, they can navigate the complexities of the business environment, align their vision and strategies with the market demands, and achieve their organization’s goals. Effective leadership enhances productivity and creates an environment that fosters growth and expansion.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

Understanding the Role of an Athletic Director The role of an athletic director is crucial for an athletic program’s success and overall operation. Navigating these complex dynamics requires both a strategic mindset and a commitment to upholding the values and integrity of the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

The Importance of Leadership Excellence in Organizations Effective leadership is the driving force behind an organization’s success, helping to steer it toward its goals and navigate the complexities of the market.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

This shift is bringing forth benefits and challenges and drastically transforming the way companies operate, as well as people working together. By incorporating aspects of automation into everyday operations, employers and employees can leverage robotic technology for a more streamlined and efficient workflow.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

The Impact of CROs on Organizational Profitability The chief revenue officer position encompasses strategic and operational aspects that directly contribute to revenue generation. Their influence extends beyond sales and marketing departments to encompass customer service, product development, and, to some extent, operations.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models. To illustrate the potential impacts, in 2007, Nokia had a little over half the mobile phone market with an operating profit of about $7.8

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Additionally, the CDO is responsible for complying with global data protection regulations, reducing risk for the organization. The Intersection of Creativity and Regulatory Compliance In the 21st century, businesses are primarily driven by data-centric operations. This blend creates an exciting yet challenging enterprise environment.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

CROs are valued for their significant contributions to an organization’s revenue generation practices. Furthermore, the CRO takes on a key leadership role within the organization, fostering collaboration between different teams to ensure an integrated approach to revenue generation.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

In any organization, employees are known to be the backbone and great determiners of the success or failure of the organization. defined leadership as “the process of influencing people to direct their efforts towards the achievement of group goals.” This is basically the lifeblood of any organization.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2023

Implementing small business accounting processes is one way to do this. This is crucial for every business as finances need to be managed, liquidated, and organized. However, these processes can be complex and challenging. To help you, this article discusses five helpful tips to simplify your small business accounting processes.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

It is a proactive strategy that ensures an organization is ready to handle sudden or planned departures of critical workforce elements. It necessitates a meticulous evaluation process – assessing key skills, leadership qualities, and the aptitude of these selected individuals to assume greater responsibilities.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2021

Deploying an operational risk management program that does the intended job remains a challenge for many businesses today. The industrial sector and others have witnessed rapid changes that significantly altered the way businesses operate. They need to train all employees to make risk-based thinking part of everyday operations.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 1, 2024

Accountability is a mess in many organizations. Often good performers are put into bad processes within systems that subvert rather than support them. This showed that roughly 85% of the time the failure is caused by the system, processes, structure, or practices of the organization.

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Michael Lee Stallard

JUNE 28, 2020

Early on, these office-turned-remote workers may have put in longer hours and worked hard to show they were being productive in the changing environment. Leaders who may have previously resisted extending the option of remote work to employees out of a concern that it will negatively impact productivity were relieved to see the opposite.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Another crucial aspect is building a pool of talented individuals closely connected to an organization’s talent management and development strategies. Succession contingency planning ensures an organization’s survival and growth during strain, uncertainty, or sudden change.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

One is the ongoing impact of digitalization, which changes how operations and regulatory compliance are conducted. The latter’s pervasive influence touches every facet of business operations, necessitating adaptive, technology-savvy management strategies.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 8, 2023

An efficient fleet is a crucial cornerstone of any logistics-based business, and maximizing productivity while keeping costs under control can directly translate into increased profits. This article outlines seven key strategies to enhance your fleet’s productivity while economizing your operations.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 16, 2022

You’ll have all the regular admin and process of an office-based company, with an array of added responsibilities, requirements, and practices, to consider. Therefore, it’s the ideal time of year to go through each part of your warehouse operation, and to access it. A Clean (as it can be) And Organized Space.

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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. A strong operational understanding forms the basis of a CCO’s role, facilitating a balance between strategic planning and effective execution.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Ultimately, the value of executive coaching lies in its capacity to create resilient, agile, and enduring leaders who are ready to lead their teams and organizations into the future. The goal is to ensure leadership effectiveness within the organization while outlining pathways for future strategic objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2016

I like to call this collection of systems the organization’s “ Human Operating System.” ” Your firm’s Human Operating System is, of course, informed by your vision , enabled by your strategic plans and is translated into company culture. Here are the key parts of every Human Operating System: 1.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Learning and Development teams of companies are working overtime to figure out ways to keep the organizations functioning in these difficult times. Learn to address the lacuna observed in the preceding year and align the organization’s needs with that of the employees and the organization’s shifts in policies.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Understanding the Role of a CRO In today’s volatile business environment, the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) has emerged as one of the most indispensable positions in a successful organization. Under their stewardship, the CRO implements innovative revenue generation techniques and ensures effective business model operations.

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The Practical Leader

MARCH 13, 2024

As I wrote about the accountability mess , a good person in a bad system or process sets that them up for failure — and blame. About 85% of the time the fault is caused by the system, processes, structure, or practices of the organization. That’s not what happens in most organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

As an experienced talent leader in professional services and executive search, and having come from years of experience working within and advising in the sector, I know how crucial attracting top talent is for life sciences organizations, especially those at the growth stage. And, of course, a comprehensive talent acquisition plan is vital.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. This leadership should be committed to the organization’s vision, mission, and core values.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 18, 2022

You’ll have all the regular admin and process of an office-based company, with an array of added responsibilities, requirements, and practices, to consider. Therefore, it’s the ideal time of year to go through each part of your warehouse operation, and to access it. A Clean (as it can be) And Organized Space.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Importance of Regular Board Assessments In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, organizations must have a strong and effective board of directors. Board members are entrusted with significant responsibilities and are expected to act in the best interests of the organization and its stakeholders.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

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. Case Study 1 One example is an organization disrupting the sector with a Patient Engagement Platform.

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