Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s about a wildly successful company that went off course. You know this company. Its market cap is over $2 trillion. government scrutinizing it for monopolistic practices, but the company was also coming under fierce attack for investing in its archrival, Apple. Inside the company, morale was at an all-time low.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Today’s COO wears many hats and is instrumental in executing corporate strategy, fostering innovation, driving technological integration, and steering the company toward its goals with insightful leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

In the previous three parts of this series, we realized the challenging factors around searching for and placing an ideal candidate to lead a private equity portfolio company. A simple illustration perhaps is a CEO of a large injection molding firm, who might be well suited to a brewing and bottling company.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success. In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

portfolio company executives , diving into hiring assessment essentials in terms of hard skills to lead a portfolio company and run the business. Adding a new CxO might create temporary instability in a firm that has relied on generations of insiders or in the case of a more recent startup, a mercurial leader to harness the company.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Diversification is not a trend; it is essential for companies to become and remain competitive. With technology reshaping the global business landscape, many companies will be pushed to fundamentally reconsider their ways of doing international business, diversifying into new product categories and adopting a “borderless” expansion model.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

A study by Equilar reveals that the median tenure among S&P 500 companies has decreased by 20% from six years in 2013 to 4.8 This trend highlights the shift towards shorter CEO tenures in large corporations, as companies seek leaders who can quickly adapt to changing market dynamics and drive growth. years in 2022.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They are subject matter experts in their field, the brightest minds, and equipped with the immense technical skills and experience to be at the helm of the world’s most powerful and disruptive companies. Is executive coaching simply a “nice to have,” or is it vital for today’s global leaders?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Through their extensive networks and industry knowledge, firms like ours can access a vast pool of local and global talent, ensuring that organizations have access to the best candidates available. However, identifying and attracting top talent in this highly competitive field can be challenging for many companies.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 6, 2011

Last month Aon Hewitt, The RBL Group and Fortune announced their Global Top Companies for Leaders list. It's been two years since the last list, not to be confused with the competing " Best Companies for Leaders " list sponsored by Businessweek and Hay Group. companies, like Hindustan Unilever are catching up. Siemens AG.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 28, 2021

Given the intensity of the cloud marketplace today, it seems incredible to countenance that Amazon largely had the market to themselves for a number of years, before the likes of Azure launched in 2010. leading to a projected market of $331 billion by 2022. leading to a projected market of $331 billion by 2022.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

There are three fundamental forces that are transforming the nature of global businesses. And third is “a technological revolution fueled by the exponential growth of global data and digital technologies.”. Today’s leading-edge companies are taking complete ownership of outcomes and experiences for customers.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Best-in-class organizations require best-in-class leaders because nothing impacts a company’s trajectory more than the people in executive positions. Executive search firms serve companies looking to place executive, board, and C-suite positions, by identifying top-tier candidates who are well aligned to t the role.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 26, 2017

Facebook, Apple, or PayPal, all enjoy global success. These companies have “going global” down—they perform strongly in international markets, and can execute across borders because they embed globalization on their daily executive discussions. Being decisive on how to prioritize global expansion is key here.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

How many times have you heard or even said, “Is that market attractive to us”? We look at the markets we’re in, the markets our competitors are in, maybe even some that are new and wonder if they are/could be good for our business. We may even think of creating or segmenting in a new [.]

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Strategy Driven

MAY 16, 2020

When you are trying to run a global brand it is so important to understand what this entails. There are a lot of things you can and should do in order to help take your company international and develop a strong global presence. Getting this right could make all the difference when protecting your company.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. We find ourselves amidst the challenges of living and working in a triple-threat world of a global pandemic, economic instability, and political unrest.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In today’s world, where digital transformation and agility define market leadership, clinging to outdated methods is a clear sign of a firm comfortable with mediocrity. It demands a deep dive into the vast ocean of global talent, where diversity drives not just new ideas but revolutionary outcomes.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Is there any industry that’s been disrupted more at a global level over the past twenty years than the cruise lines? In this episode, David Giersdorf, a former senior executive in the global cruise, travel, and marketing services industry, gives the roadmap for leading through disruption. Global Voyages Group.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 7, 2021

When you are trying to build up brand awareness they say you should think globally. But thinking globally is not as easy as putting your platforms with a “.com” Instead, think about what it really takes to think in a global sense. Learning to grow your business is about understanding where the market is going.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

This shift is bringing forth benefits and challenges and drastically transforming the way companies operate, as well as people working together. How Technology is Reshaping Job Roles Drastic technological leaps have stirred a paradigm shift in the global job market.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

This method is not just about matching resumes to job descriptions; it involves a deep understanding of the client company’s long-term vision and the specific skills required for the role. The aim is to find individuals who are not just suitable for the role but capable of shaping the company’s future direction.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. My role changed from hiring entry-level roles in the local market to hiring professional and executive-level roles virtually across the country.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 5, 2022

The report reveals that while the majority of unicorns remain based in the United States, the emerging market is rapidly catching up, with China alone home to around 40% of the unicorns in existence today. Much of this investment is concentrated in Brazil, which has captured over half of the market. Latin American growth.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. Yet, when carried out adeptly, it results in holistic and sustainable marketing strategies.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Although international recruitment is on the rise, many companies and businesses are still reluctant to try it. Insights into New Markets. Every business that has a unique insight into an emerging market will always have an advantage over other similar businesses. Incidentally, New Horizons Global Partners comes to mind.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. Leaders are working on efficiencies to offset these challenges. Agility is key.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Stay sharp, or you might find your company on the dull side of the business blade." Whether it's through personalized marketing, predictive analytics, or automating mundane tasks, AI and ML can revolutionize how businesses operate. To stay relevant, companies must continuously innovate and diversify their products or services.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

A LL COMPANIES begin with a vision. Given that the global biotechnology market was valued at USD 1.55 The opportunities for bioentrepreneurs can be more exciting and impactful than ever in today's accelerated market. works with early-stage companies developing innovative, high-impact life science products and services.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the sector evolves and expands, companies increasingly turn to executive search firms like N2Growth to help them identify and recruit top talent for critical leadership roles. Top executive search firms also bring a unique set of resources and expertise to the table when it comes to attracting top talent for biotech companies.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 30, 2023

The rise of deglobalization and the resulting uncertainty in the global business landscape has prompted technology-based industries to reevaluate their overarching strategies. In this context, the question arises: how can industrial companies ensure sustainable growth in today’s global markets?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 21, 2020

It has been a global marketplace since forever, all you needed was the vision, guts, and usually a fair bit of seed money to extend the reach of your business beyond your own borders. In fact, the rise of As A Service offerings in the market means you can build a business empire from the comfort of your home, sort of speak.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 17, 2013

Guest post by Nancy Vason: As leaders of global businesses, you draw from a deep well of talent. You employ engineers, plant managers, economists, IT managers and marketing directors from all over the world. The non-native speakers in your company may perform their daily responsibilities well. Are they leading global teams?

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 1, 2020

In the past, investing in bitcoin was a difficult process as the technology was rather new, however, a lot has changed in a short space of time and the market has really opened up to the average consumer. Companies that back bitcoin not only offer easy ways to buy in but also ways of protecting your investment.

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Lead on Purpose

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

If you are growing your company, or are thinking about starting a company — in any industry — you need to understand your market; you need product management. If you desire to improve your company’s success, you need product management.

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leaderCommunicator

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

Steve Zenofsky, Assistant Vice President, Public Relations for FM Global, is an incredibly thoughtful strategic communicator and definitely Someone to Know. billion revenue company, which operates in more than 130 countries. Q&A with Steve Zenofsky, Assistant Vice President, Public Relations at FM Global.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 17, 2020

Whenever someone asks me to define marketing, I tell them that a marketer’s primary responsibility is to differentiate because when two competing products are perceived as being the same, consumers are forced to make their choice based on price. Tech-First Paradigm. A lack of focus equates to a lack of positioning.

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