N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2019

Focus has always been a powerful characteristic that has served me well in all leadership roles alike. That combination of personality traits, combined with the pace at which business operates today, can cause even the best and brightest to lose focus and in turn lose productivity, AND. My answer is simply become very, very focused.

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The Practical Leader

MAY 1, 2024

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. Allowing opinions, power, and politics to override hard data.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Moreover, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are vital in ensuring economic stability as they are no longer just a support system but an integral part of strategic financial planning. To take full advantage of the benefits of digital advancements, corporations need to create a culture of adaptability.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 17, 2017

This business process management software makes it easier to manage a complex business because integrated applications help automate a number of back office functions and coordinate all operations. An ERP management information system integrates areas such as planning, purchasing, inventory, sales, marketing, finance and human resource.

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HR Digest

MARCH 23, 2024

Luckily, there are now online absence management systems available that can simplify and streamline this entire process. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore the top online absence management systems that are suitable for teams of all sizes. Managers can plan work schedules accordingly to avoid any staffing gaps.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2017

The assembly-line, given the power of today’s digital technology, is becoming an unnecessary construct. In essence, business processes need not be limited by reporting lines or geography in this kind of operating model. However, there’s more to the picture than fielding new systems and apps.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 22, 2020

In doing so, veterinarians can access particular files quickly in a matter of seconds because of the backup memory tool in the system. This tool is also convenient in the prevention of data loss in times of power failure. An example is power outages due to a storm or viruses that can delete data, including important ones.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

AI systems have the potential to inadvertently reinforce bias, infringe upon privacy, and, in certain cases, result in dire consequences, such as fatal accidents. The sheer scale at which AI operates means that when issues do arise, their repercussions can be extensive. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

T HE BIGGEST CHANGE being brought about by AI is not human replicas, but the emergence of digital operating models. The operating model is how that is accomplished. The goal of the operating model is to deliver value at scale, to achieve sufficient scope, and to respond to changes by engaging in sufficient learning.

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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. In an era where information equates to power, AI is a powerful asset, transforming complex data sets into clear, actionable strategies.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 18, 2023

In this article, we will explore the key aspects of HR value delivery and how HR can unleash its power to transform organizations. However, as organizations recognized the importance of human capital, HR shifted its focus to functional excellence in areas such as staffing, training, and reward systems.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 6, 2024

The electrical infrastructure of your business space is the backbone that supports operational efficiency, safety, and technological integration. Additionally, the growing emphasis on sustainability and the push towards digitalization in all aspects of business operations are important trends to consider. Absolutely!

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 17, 2019

That you're fighting a losing battle, and the powers that be don't get it and won't make the necessary changes to avoid the same issues in the future. You and your colleagues may even get together to vent about this very thing, further reinforcing the idea that you have no power to make it better. Know your limits.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Embracing AI-Powered Analytics: AI-driven analytics tools can sift through vast datasets in seconds, providing valuable insights that might be otherwise hidden. These systems can analyze your decision-making patterns, provide alternative options, and highlight potential risks.

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The Practical Leader

AUGUST 30, 2023

To draw out these ideas, managers have sometimes tried formalized approaches like suggestion systems. It was loaded with more than twice as much firepower as the most powerful European warships. Sounds like he operated by the classic autocrat’s creed; “All those opposed to my plan, respond by saying ‘I resign.'”

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Leading Blog

MARCH 31, 2023

by @artpetty Leaders Love Puzzles (for Better and for Worse) by @edbatista No Time for Career Development? by @Julie_WG Self-Esteem: Why It's Career Rocket Fuel!

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 31, 2023

Here are a selection of tweets from August 2023 that you will want to check out: 7 Ways to Welcome Constructive Feedback as a Leader by @RonEdmondson VIDEO: @ArtPetty interviews Bill Schaninger , co-author of Power to the Middle for The Experts channel What have you changed your mind about? And if you haven’t, it could be time you need to!)

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Leading Blog

MARCH 5, 2020

I DEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Quinn on the connection between changing a system and understanding it: “Kurt Lewin argued that we cannot really begin to understand a system until we try to change it. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Central to these efforts is the implementation of digital transformation and the burgeoning role of mobile devices—particularly in the utilization of Mobile Work Order systems. In today’s tech-centric era, the transition to digital platforms—anchored by the Mobile Work Order — has revolutionized the way manufacturing plants operate.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 21, 2022

Laura, an IT vice president, was excited to spend some time with her teams, hold a few skip-level meetings, and see their new system in action. Psyched to gather a few success stories, she couldn’t wait to tell the CEO how the new system was making things easier for the customer service reps and, ultimately, for their customers.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

A leader’s primary concern is with building a better system, while a manager’s primary concern is with maintaining the current one. A leader tends to challenge the status quo and think outside the box, while a manager tends to operate within set boundaries and established systems.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Businesses now have powerful tools and technologies to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver customer value. This will allow these leaders to identify and develop the competitive differentiators to drive growth and systemic impact across their organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Furthermore, with AI algorithms’ ability to actively learn and improve over time, strategic decision-making, talent management , and operational efficiency may achieve new heights. Leveraging AI’s power should be seen as an extension of one’s leadership capabilities, not a replacement.

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QAspire

APRIL 8, 2024

During our conversation he mentioned, “Our biggest enemy is not our competitors but our own complexity as an organization in form of organizational design, structures, processes, culture, systems, tools, scale and metrics.” Throughout my career, I have consistently seen increasing friction as an organization scales and grows.

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Joseph Lalonde

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The requirements vary depending on your location, so research what you need to operate legally. Social media is a powerful tool to help you reach new customers and promote special offers or deals at your pharmacy. An Inventory Management System. This includes everything from point-of-sale systems to electronic health records.

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Sales Wolf Blog

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021

While his ideas are not particularly original, they are sound (in the appropriate context) and when incorporated into the operating system of a business or organization, can be fire. While hope alone is not a sustainable strategy, there is much power in personal accountability. Is it to sell books and speaking gigs?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 7, 2024

Identifying areas where expenses can be trimmed without sacrificing quality or productivity allows small business owners to streamline operations and allocate resources more judiciously. Consolidate purchases with fewer suppliers to leverage buying power and negotiate better deals.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

Listen in as Otto Scharmer details the latest Theory U developments into a short handbook that focuses on three essential components: A framework for seeing the blind spots of leadership and systems change. A method for implementing awareness-based change: process, principles, practices.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

Leverage AI for Data-Driven Decision-Making: Harness the power of AI to analyze vast amounts of data and generate actionable insights. Use data-driven decision-making to guide your strategic choices and optimize business operations. Empower Human-Machine Collaboration: Encourage collaboration between humans and AI systems.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Analyze which areas of your operations could benefit the most from AI integration. The quality and volume of data you feed into an AI system determine the effectiveness of the outcomes. Promote an Ethical AI Culture: With great power comes great responsibility. Is it customer service? Supply chain management?

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 14, 2023

In an increasingly digitized world, artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of business operations, revolutionizing efficiencies and capabilities across industries, However, its incorporation presents an evolving ethical landscape that leaders must navigate diligently. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Lead from Within

MAY 1, 2024

Integration in Everyday Operations: For values to matter, they need to be integrated into everyday operations. Accountability and Recognition: Create a system of accountability for values. Values like “innovation” can be made actionable by encouraging employees to present new ideas regularly.

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Mike Cardus

JANUARY 21, 2013

I have written about DTC Operator before here and here. Innovation Tool: DTC Operator from Michael Cardus. DTC operator continues to be one of my favorites for working with teams that feel stuck or just cannot move out of their own way to explore the system and problem in a different way. What do you think?

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Because Southwest Airlines seems to have the worst, most outdated operating technology in the industry. Meanwhile the flight attendant union president explained the phone systems also could not handle the load. Too often, information technology and operational tools are minimized as costs to be controlled. Accept Responsibility.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 31, 2023

When you have the right structure in place for yourself, all you have to do is follow it and follow the system you have in place. That’s the structure that we operate within and our discipline is a byproduct of that. 35:56 The human brain is the most powerful tool known to man.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Each year, new pieces of tech, applications, or software platforms help to improve how businesses operate and the services they can provide to consumers and clients. In this article, the focus is placed on businesses that operate online. These are just two examples of how technology is driving the evolution of business.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Marshall 's book, Transforming The Way We Work -- The Power Of The Collaborative Workplace , remains relevant today, more than a decade after Marshall wrote it. You also monitor progress and ensure integrity in the team's operating processes. You also ensure internal coordination of activities among team members.

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