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The Big Picture of Business: Yesterdayism… Learning from the Past, Planning for the Future.

Strategy Driven

Whether it is a public company or not, every business should fashion an Annual Report. Some of the old ways really work better… and should not be dismissed just because they are old or some fashionable trend of the moment looks better. Technology is but one tool of the trade. Ideas make the future happen. Benchmarking.

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The Big Picture of Business – Yesterdayism… Learning from the Past, Planning for the Future

Strategy Driven

Some of the old ways really work better… and should not be dismissed just because they are old or some fashionable trend of the moment looks better. Technology is but one tool of the trade. In the 1940s, technology brought us the 45-RPM and 33-1/3-RPM records… adding up to the ‘mother speed’ of 78-RPM.

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Social Media Influence | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

Validating proof of concept around social media ROI is a discussion that may have had a bit of relevance 24 months ago, but unless you’ve been stranded on a desert island for the last couple of years you know that numerous case studies abound which validate social media beyond any reasonable doubt.

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What Happened When Linkin Park Asked Harvard for Help with Its Business Model

Harvard Business Review

Technology has forced music artists to completely rethink the way they approach their businesses. They’re extending their brand into areas like technology, gaming, fashion, and lifestyle content — essentially becoming entertainment platforms. We’ve all had to adapt. We also looked beyond music for insights.

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To Get Consumers to Trust AI, Show Them Its Benefits

Harvard Business Review

But even when the technology is ready to use and has been shown to meet customer demands, there’s still a great deal of skepticism among consumers. In order to understand trust in the relationship between humans and automation, we have to explore trust in two dimensions: trust in the technology and trust in the innovating firm.

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The Leadership Vacuum | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

When I ran the Talent Management division of a large global consulting firm after I left GE, I realized that these consultants were working from concepts that were academic vs. real life. This approach is often executed in a pre-canned fashion. One such example was a young man who was on my team with a Ph. D from Columbia.

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How to Build a Strong Relationship with a New Boss

Harvard Business Review

How should you establish a positive, productive working relationship with your new manager? Your new manager likely has a lot on her plate, so take responsibility for establishing a great working relationship from the start. But it was so sensitive to me, so emotionally intelligent to me as the new manager.”

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