N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Understanding the Role of Embracing AI in Future Leadership Strategies As the transition towards a digital economy accelerates, Artificial Intelligence (AI) emerges as an influential element in shaping leadership strategies. AI facilitates the collection and analysis of data, enabling an evidence-based approach to decision-making.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Nonprofits Effective leadership is vital for the success and sustainability of any organization – no less for nonprofit organizations. Strong leadership is invaluable to the success and impact of any organization, nonprofit or otherwise.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. This can result in longevity, higher job satisfaction, increased productivity, and better overall performance in finance leadership roles.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

I have a different take on value chain analysis. These models (and the analysis of them) are valuable for presenting new and different ways of thinking about the business. So, value chain analysis makes a nice centerpiece to your transformation effort. Reach out to me to learn more about value chain analysis.

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Leading Blog

MAY 12, 2021

There is often confusion between scenario planning and forecasting, with the terms used interchangeably and inconsistently. Scenario planning is focused on the future and involves defining different stories behind different paths that will lead to that future. Is the focus on qualitative or quantitative analysis?

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ExactHire - Leadership

JUNE 7, 2022

An old business standby, the SWOT Analysis , can be adapted to help you develop a recruitment strategy that uses your strengths to harness opportunities while reducing your vulnerability to those circumstances that make recruiting so challenging. SWOT Analysis in HR. There are many benefits of a SWOT analysis in recruitment.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Understanding and Leveraging Executive Strengths In the realm of organizational growth, executive assessments stand as a cornerstone for identifying and nurturing leadership talent. This process is instrumental in pinpointing leadership strengths, critical for making strategic decisions in executive placements and development programs.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Understanding the Role of Executive Coachee Programs in Enhancing Leadership Performance Executive coachee programs are crucial in enhancing leadership performance among top executives in today’s competitive corporate landscape. These programs offer numerous benefits that can significantly enhance leadership performance.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 26, 2024

” How to Use a Force Field Analysis Technique to Lead Through Change When helping a team adapt to change, another tried and true technique is a Force Field Analysis (Kurt Lewin). This step sets the stage for the analysis and helps ensure everyone involved understands the goal. What are you afraid of losing?”

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CO2

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

Strategic Planning At CO2 Coaching , we view strategic planning as a process of advance decision-making and alignment of minds. Done well, strategic planning and following these strategic planning steps saves time over time. The structure of strategic planning is critical to its success.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2018

What about the Planning Fairy? Sure, you may say you don’t believe in the Planning Fairy, but your behavior might say something different. You might believe in the planning fairy without even knowing it. With homage to Jeff Foxworthy, here are ways to tell if you might believe in the planning fairy. Wrong again.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

MAY 12, 2021

When strategic planning, a SWOT helps you define your business strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. A useful tool you can use to assess the environment you’re competing in is called the SWOT analysis. As you build a SWOT analysis, you’ll want to have the team together and have people throw out their ideas.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Effective Strategies for Implementing Board Advisor Coaching Board advisor coaching is a critical component of the leadership development process in organizations.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

While some may know how to create effective strategies, their businesses still fail because of inappropriate leadership. It is necessary to state that many people do not see ineffective leadership as a weakness in their businesses. This article shows eight ways to improve your strategy and leadership skills to scale your business.

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Mike Cardus

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Having a solid strategic plan will allow your company and team to flourish and accomplish needed results. NOISE analysis is that format. Contact Mike to schedule a strategic planning meeting that will deliver results and engaged staff that are part-of the plan. NOISE Analysis. Flip Chart Paper. Exceptions.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Delve into the reasons behind an organization's decline through in-depth analysis and real-world examples. In a time of great uncertainty, courage, empathy, love, and a passion to improve the status quo now and forever are required. These titles address how it can be done and how others are doing it. How many have you read?

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HR Digest

MAY 18, 2024

If there’s one thing we know about employee-centric investments, it’s that you can never go wrong with a good competency development plan. These competencies can be categorized into various groups, such as core, leadership, and technical competencies, each reflecting the unique needs and values of the company culture.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in August 2020. Creativity isn’t a “nice to have” leadership trait. From B-school through the big leagues, the business world often places value on logic and analysis. What’s the difference between a workable plan and a stroke of genius? But on creativity?

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CO2

AUGUST 15, 2013

by Gary Cohen When doing a strategic plan, you may be faced with mountains of data. How you use the data from many different surveys is critical to the outcome of your strategic plan. Responders should feel compelled to reveal the full depth of their knowledge, so that key insights aren’t excluded from strategic planning.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Individuals or partners develop a plan and iterate as new information arises. If sophisticated investors are involved — as often happens in biotech — the plan is undoubtedly subjected to intensive due diligence. They're things you never saw coming and you never planned for. Develop living plans that are regularly updated.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 26, 2023

One of the big culprits that leads to a negative Eeyore leadership style, is HOW YOU RESPOND TO IDEAS. You’re in a leadership meeting, and your boss proposes an idea that sounds great IN THEORY. But you’re closer to the situation and you can easily see 3 major obstacles to executing that plan. What do you do?

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ExactHire - Leadership

JUNE 7, 2022

An old business standby, the SWOT Analysis , can be adapted to help you develop a recruitment strategy that uses your strengths to harness opportunities while reducing your vulnerability to those circumstances that make recruiting so challenging. Individuals and businesses can use a SWOT analysis to aid in planning and goal setting.

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ExactHire - Leadership

JUNE 7, 2022

An old business standby, the SWOT Analysis , can be adapted to help you develop a recruitment strategy that uses your strengths to harness opportunities while reducing your vulnerability to those circumstances that make recruiting so challenging. SWOT Analysis in HR. There are many benefits of a SWOT analysis in recruitment.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 16, 2023

Their expertise can span various domains, including strategic planning, leadership development, marketing strategies, and overall business growth. Are you aiming to enhance leadership skills, develop a marketing strategy, or improve overall business operations?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Identifying Prime Challenges for Management Strategies In the rapidly changing business environment, management confronts many challenges that require strategic planning and astute decision-making. These technologies can automate repetitive tasks, which frees up time for leadership to concentrate on strategic initiatives.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. No surprise that all six values rise and fall on leadership. Here are six leadership values that impact culture: Leadership Cares. Leadership Alignment.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. You may have a leadership dysfunction problem. Communication. Creativity/Inspiration.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 15, 2020

Have you planned for that change? Have you shared your thinking and had constructive feedback that stimulated better analysis and solutions? It is about developing a sound leadership and management practice that will serve you well for a lifetime. Three simple practices to grow your leadership thinking. What do you think?

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 28, 2019

A few years ago, I was asked to facilitate a leadership retreat for a tech company. The participants were divided into small groups and each team was asked to spend a few hours strategizing and developing a plan that would lead to the best and fastest way to find items and “collect” associated winnings. Ditch the plan.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

While this is understandable, it is nonetheless naive, and it constitutes a major flaw in the business logic of most strategic plans. This is so much the case that the most often overlooked aspect of strategic planning is adequately addressing contingencies as part of the planning process.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 23, 2023

As an executive leadership coach, I have long recognized the importance of understanding how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we lead and manage organizations. This can include everything from personalized training and development plans to customized communication and support.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Importance of Effective Leadership in Educational Institutions In the constantly evolving landscape of education, effective leadership plays a pivotal role in the success and growth of educational institutions. To conduct a successful executive search in the education industry, several strategies can be employed.

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Great Leadership By Dan

AUGUST 31, 2015

It’s been said that “a vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery. But a vision with a plan can change the world.” Read my latest post over at About.com to learn the 7 basic elements of a strategic plan : vision, mission, SWOT analysis, core values, goals, objectives, and action plans.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Rather, it is a strategic undertaking predicated on understanding organizational culture, the current leadership team, the business model, and the ultimate growth objectives. This approach prioritizes aligning the candidate’s vision and leadership style with the company’s mission, culture, and future growth plans.

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Six Disciplines

OCTOBER 11, 2011

SWOT analysis is a powerful technique for understanding your strengths and weaknesses, and for looking at the opportunities and threats you face. That's what SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) is all about. The purpose of looking at strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in Discipline VI.

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Six Disciplines

OCTOBER 11, 2011

SWOT analysis is a powerful technique for understanding your strengths and weaknesses, and for looking at the opportunities and threats you face. That's what SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) is all about. The purpose of looking at strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in Discipline VI.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Regular board evaluations and leadership assessments provide valuable insights into the board’s dynamics, functioning, and overall effectiveness. Their expertise in leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions brings a valuable outsider perspective to the evaluation process.

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