N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. So the real question is this…how does a CEO get to the point of being so disconnected from operations that he or she just doesn’t have a clue?

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Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 417

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions.

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Blog Gordon Follow-up Open-book 419

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

Productivity in most developed economies has been anemic. Beyond wages, other forms of investment in human capital include education and training, improved healthcare, and other, less obvious investments, such as the time and space to explore new ideas and professional development opportunities.

Human Capital 14

Human Capital Kaizen Agility Energy 14

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 17, 2011

When Gordon M. John McFarlane of ANZ Bank sent a bottle of champagne to every employee one Christmas with a card thanking them for their work on the company's change program. Less can be more when it comes to incentives. In the office, small gestures create a similar friendly feeling. Don't forget the good stuff.

Motivation 15

Motivation Gordon Sharpe Airlines 15

Harvard Business Review

JULY 22, 2013

It seemed as if there was never a good time for Susie Gordon and Antonio Barile to talk. I really do think the company''s at a stage where it could benefit from having an operations person running it. They had bought the company with their own savings and some bank debt, but no investors, just them. It''s my turn to stir!"

Case Study 8

Case Study Gordon Course Learning-by-Doing 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 5, 2016

Gordon Ross, a lead tester on the Grand Theft Auto game, reportedly characterized it as “madness.” The DSM will facilitate data-sharing “safe harbor” agreements, bank licensing agreements, and uniform rules affecting digital traffic ranging from e-commerce to digital streaming across the EU.

Safe Harbor 8

Safe Harbor Industry Uncertainty Crisis 8