N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

I have found that business-speak can be particularly beneficial in using just a few words to explain situations, scenarios, processes, trends, attitudes and any number of other ethereal and esoteric concepts that might have otherwise needed several sentences or paragraphs to describe.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

A few years ago I wrote about innovation and entrepreneurship in Norway and Qatar. They argue that, for instance, in medicine, the doubling of medical knowledge in 1950 took 50 years, in 1980 this had shrunk to 7 years, and by 2010 it was down to just 3.5 of physicians operating as independent owners in 2019, versus 48.5%

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2011

The word no ends discussions, stifles creativity, kills innovation, impedes learning, and gates initiative. This post is a great example of facing up to the expedient and popular trend of using no as a silver bullet. While inherently obvious, it should not go unnoticed that the use of the word no is 100% negative. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2010

MIT Technology Review The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s magazine of innovation promotes “the understanding of emerging technologies and their impact on business and society.&# Small Business Trends Anita Campbell Editor provides information of interest to entrepreneurs and executives. Inc.com Inc.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Blogging is much more than the latest trend and is here to stay. A simple cost/benefit or risk/reward analysis should indicate whether your effort will be of value to you, and even if it is not of value to you, it may be to others. The bottom line is that the numbers do in fact speak for themselves. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

While I can't blame social media since I've seen this trend in metropolitan areas (old woman's purse snatched; no one ran after the snatcher), what you noted here is more than passivity, it's active withdrawal from reality, which is pretty dangerous. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT thx @ArtieDavis @MarkOOakes @words4warrio.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside. If you buy into this line of thinking my guess is that it won’t be the first time you’ve fallen prey to a failed initiative around the latest trend.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

That said, buckle-up and join me for a ride as we journey into the politically incorrect mind of Mike Myatt… The institutionalization of “Politically Correct Thinking&# in the corporate world has done more to harm operating businesses than just about any other social and/or cultural influence in recent times.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 1, 2019

The research examined data from the National Science Foundation on over 28,000 scientists and engineers to assess any changes in their employment status and their work outcomes between 2003 and 2010. Suffice to say, the authors are at pains to point out that these are general trends and should not be read as consistent for everyone.

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HR Digest

APRIL 21, 2024

Undue Hardship : Employers are not required to provide accommodations that would cause undue hardship, considering factors such as the nature and cost of the accommodation, the organization’s financial resources, and the impact on operations.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 19, 2015

Today’s story is about how I found my leadership secret weapon – an operational metric that could play a key role in our march to greatness, and provide a critical link between great customer service and profit. But on the other hand, there was a deeper issue – the cable operator just wasn’t liked. Making the Connection.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 18, 2012

If you've had a bad experience with an operational improvement effort (like Six Sigma or Business Reengineering), or if you haven't given it much attention lately, you should take a fresh look. I see three forces behind this trend: 1. But improvement has improved. But improvement has improved.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 24, 2011

As a backlash against increasingly international trends, relationships matter more. Connect as many strengths and resources as possible, for innovation lives in fresh combinations. When all attributes are equal in a competition, the company who gets the contract has a personal connection.

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 20, 2012

I was recently asked to think about how 2013 trends will impact women in the work force and how women will impact the trends. But many of the trends are picking up speed now and should become even more pronounced in 2013. As of 2010, only 2.4% This offered both a great opportunity for innovation and a serious challenge ?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

Welcome to the November 7, 2010, early bird edition of leadership development carnival! It’s an effective way to keep them engaged and focused on operational goals.&#. Driscoll presents The Innovator in Each of Us posted at Shawn Driscoll. Thanks to Dan McCarthy over at Great Leadership for organizing it.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 24, 2010

Posted by Thornton May on November 24, 2010 · Leave a Comment The classic Harvard Business School case “Otisline (A)” 1 begins with the quote, “… our objective is to go unnoticed.” The case illustrates how information technology, innovatively, insightfully and courageously deployed, can change the structure of an industry.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

How about a discussion on what leaders can do to inspire cultural innovation. You make an excellent case for cultural innovation and leadership. Registration for this free online event will not only give you access to my video, but also presentations featuring some of today’s leading influencers. As always I appreciate your thoughts.

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Harvard Business Review

MAY 24, 2012

Social entrepreneurship has evolved a great deal since the late 1980s, when pioneers like City Year 's Alan Khazei and Teach for America 's Wendy Kopp took great risks to prove that innovative organizations could produce transformative social change. Take, for example, the issue of economic development.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 25, 2017

Blockbuster went bankrupt in 2010. A company has an innovative idea, which for a while provides competitive advantage. Later on, a new innovator comes along and pushes it aside. The cause of these trends is not clear. They have gotten to where they are because they operate in sectors where there are network effects.”

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 28, 2013

Innovations like Amazon price checks, or changes to healthcare or shipping enabled by mobile phones, are becoming commonplace. Organizations need to enhance their design and capabilities to survive and stay competitive in a world where innovation matters more. And a lot is happening in Silicon Valley. Idea Scouting.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 21, 2016

Today’s executives are dealing with a complex and unprecedented brew of social, environmental, market, and technological trends. This can disrupt a firm’s ability to operate on schedule and budget. These require sophisticated, sustainability-based management. ” Improving risk management.

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Mike Cardus

JULY 4, 2023

The term “mindset” conjures the image of a single setting, like a TV channel or a prearranged machine operation. By embracing the fluidity of subjective understanding, organizations can tap into the collective intelligence of teams and foster innovation. However, human cognition is far more complex. References: Bandura, A.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

However being aware of industry trends, competitive positioning, who the thought leaders are, etc. For those who read less, one strong motivator is to apply more of the ideas into innovative action plans for that day. Did you know that the average American only reads one book a year? are all critical to your success.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 7, 2012

During the 2000s, however, a worrisome trend appeared. The evidence indicates that the United States is losing its ability to attract and expand the operations of multinationals and their significant contributions to productivity growth, innovation, and high-wage employment. economy, these trends are alarming.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 24, 2011

What did 2010 look like for you and your company? If an organization can’t get things done, nothing else matters – not the smartest strategy, not the most innovative business model, not even game-changing technology. OnPoint Consulting’s 2010 Execution Gap Maker Round-Up… Execution Gap Maker #1: BP (Need I say more?)

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 7, 2018

With One Ford, he put the purpose and values of the Ford brand at the center of the organization and unified the company’s people, plans, operations, and products to restore the brand to automotive leadership. In 2010, Motor Trend named one of Ford’s newest cars, the Ford Fusion, “Car of the Year.”

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2015

billion impressions on Twitter and Instagram and was the top trending topic in the U.S. According to estimates from McKinsey, consumers in these markets could be worth $30 trillion by 2025 — a significant step up from the 2010 value of $12 trillion. during the assembly. of the time.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 19, 2015

Many such “Rocket” companies are poised to become the Alibabas and Amazons for the rest of the world: Jumia, which operates in nine countries across Africa; Namshi in the Middle East; Lazada and Zalora in ASEAN; Jabong in India; and Kaymu in 33 markets across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

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Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2017

When eyeglass maker Warby Parker launched in 2010, its founders had $2,500 seed funding and impressive business school pedigrees. I call this trend “bracketing” — buying multiple versions of an item to see which they prefer, intending to return the rest — essentially turning the bedroom into the fitting room.

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Harvard Business Review

MARCH 16, 2011

The trend is a disturbing one not only for its societal implications but because microfinance organizations more than ever must be equipped to make good decisions — and decisions are always enhanced by the sharing of diverse perspectives. One result was the innovative supplemental health insurance product MFW launched in April 2010.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 4, 2015

The Future of Operations. The technologies and trends shaping tomorrow’s businesses. First of all, it turns out that the productivity explanation for sector trends is incomplete. Today, technology-driven productivity and innovation are still leading to growth in new information-intensive sectors. Insight Center.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 16, 2017

Despite spending twice what other developed nations spend on a per capita basis for health care, the United States has a longstanding trend of having lower life expectancy, greater prevalence of chronic disease, and overall poorer health outcomes. How the most innovative providers are creating value. Insight Center. Sponsored by Optum.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 31, 2013

Second, we see a raft of innovations that will alter how products are designed, manufactured and sold — everything from nanotechnologies to 3D printing. Then, manufacturing's most important role is as a driver of innovation, trade, and productivity. Innovations Are Changing The Way We Design Products.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 26, 2011

Between 2008 and 2010, over 25 US-based, cleantech-focused venture capital and private equity funds raised over $300 million in committed capital each, amounting to over $35 billion of capital committed for clean energy startups (here's an example ). Click on the table below to see at full size.).

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

This trend is unsustainable. From my experience heading Scotland’s National Health Service from 2010 until last August (and before as its director of health care policy and strategy), I know that such constraints can unleash innovations that will lead to better care — and better health — for communities.

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Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 14, 2012

In November 2010, to big fanfare at Unilever's London headquarters, chief executive Paul Polman boldly articulated a new strategy. It recognizes this new reality will spell decline for some commercial activities, but growth for others who find better ways of operating. So in one sense, Polman is only being a good businessman.

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