Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age by Ram Charan is one of those books. As opposed to: Until recently, the greatest competitive advantage went to companies that controlled distribution channels, had hard assets on the largest scale, or had established brands or patents.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 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. Communication. Find Dan on Twitter at @DanOestreich. Follow Ken on Twitter @RapidStartLdr.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Many brands focus their marketing strategies on out-of-home consumption, socializing with friends and family, and humor to generate engagement. Now that we’ve identified the trends, let’s focus our attention on specific business problems to be solved by the addition of senior leadership talent in the consumer packaged goods space.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 1, 2013

Every employee should have an understanding of their market, how their business competes in that space and how their duties contribute. Leadership Operations & Strategy Personal Branding Talent Management Brian Layer competitive advantage General Brian Layer Leadership and influence leading a large organization leading a team'

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing. Digital transformation starts at a strategic level with leadership being committed to change.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

They have a deep understanding of the intricacies of nonprofit leadership and are equipped to navigate the complex landscape of mission-driven organizations. Under their leadership, the nonprofit was able to significantly expand its reach and impact, collaborating with various stakeholders to implement innovative, sustainable solutions.

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CO2

JUNE 12, 2020

As a multi-disciplinary partnership, we at CO2 Partners have found Dave Snowden’s Cynefin framework to be helpful in better understanding the operating environment of an organization. Disorder, at the center of all environments, happens when you do not know which environment you’re operating in. .” –Russel Ackoff.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2014

The extension process within the Crisis Leadership & Performance-Driven Execution framework’s Leadership GPS System evolves from the new reality in business analytics and organizational design. The following information outlines the key challenges that must be overcome by answering the extended Leadership GPS questions.

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Six Disciplines

JANUARY 12, 2012

IndustryWeek recently reported on a survey it conducted with TBM Consulting about the impact of continuous-improvement programs on three financial metrics: anticipated revenue growth, operating income growth, and cash flow over the past year.

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Marshall Goldsmith

DECEMBER 9, 2013

Who will design, manage, and deliver world-class leadership programs? Leadership development is becoming closely aligned with and used to support corporate strategy. Issues such as globalization, decentralization, and the rapid pace of today’s marketplace have forced companies to evaluate the way they operate.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2013

leadership style. In mature markets, banks are rushing to play catch up with this kind of mobile service before smart new competitors outwit them. Today, its separate and highly successful online banking and broking operation Boursorama has attracted nearly half a million customers. One thing’s for sure: the old ways won’t work.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

The seemingly more attractive (and logical) option is to do more and more – the theory being the more markets, products, and businesses a company engages in, the better the results. What’s left in apparel and sporting goods is a good strategic fit with Nike’s operations. The reward is longer-term competitive advantages.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 9, 2014

Part of the attraction for me is the weekly escape to an unfamiliar world – a time, a place and a culture that seem light-years away from the daily challenges I face consulting with businesses on leadership issues. You can read more on mastering this difficult balancing act in the Hay Group 2013 Best Companies for Leadership study.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

If you really want to understand a leader’s perspective on the market, ask them about their competition. Whether you want to admit it or not, competition is part of your world, and likely a bigger part than you’d care to admit. Now it’s your turn – how well do you know your competition?

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 21, 2021

You will also rely heavily on integrated learning tools that facilitate employees’ professional development and streamline business operation. An Integrated Learning Systems (ILS) mindset growth arms the learning and development (L&D) department with accessible solutions for the evolving business operations. Inspire innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 27, 2019

This may sound harsh, but the truth often is… I’ve witnessed far too many people in positions of leadership that wouldn’t recognize an opportunity if it hit them squarely in the face. If you cannot recognize, attract, and acquire opportunity you should not be in a leadership position. Click To Tweet.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 6, 2022

It’s essential for high-tech companies to maintain their competitive advantage, but how we’ve handled that change has been one of the pillars of our success over the past four years. Our employees embraced our values and so too did our executive leadership. Change is inevitable in any company.

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Six Disciplines

JULY 25, 2014

The purpose of using the SWOT tool is to uncover or reveal the organization''s competitive advantages, and what opportunities (sales, profitability) to capitalize upon. It''s typically based on a review of internal and external facts and assumptions about the organization and the marketplace in which it operates.

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CO2

JUNE 12, 2020

.” –Russel Ackoff The Cliff of Uncertainty As a multi-disciplinary partnership, we at CO2 Partners have found Dave Snowden’s Cynefin framework to be helpful in better understanding the operating environment of an organization. It’s not necessarily where they should be operating, however.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 19, 2012

History has shown us that the best performers were those who made the right strategic moves to create a future in which their company would enjoy significant competitive advantage. At this point I will gaze into my crystal ball and prophesize the environments in which 21 st century CEOs will operate, a decade from now.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an exclusive interview with HR Digest, Trent Henry, EY’s Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), shares key strategies driving EY’s commitment to diversity, innovation, employee well-being, and leadership development. Through Henry’s insights, HR professionals gain valuable perspectives on navigating HR leadership in a dynamic environment.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 7, 2014

To rise from the ashes, our young management team made several tough sacrifices to transform a multi-product, multi-brand operation from generalist to specialist. This turnaround occurred at Jacobs Suchard’s North American operation, eventually sold to Kraft/Mondelez after many years of profitable growth as a coffee specialist.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 17, 2012

The best ones influenced my mode of operation as an executive of Jacobs Suchard , the maker of coffee and chocolate brands, Jacobs , Nabob , Toblerone , Suchard and Côte d’Or. The philosophy begins with a mindset obsessed with the competition. Successful private label manufacturers have been operating this way for years.

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Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

Microsoft Corporation got its start by making operational software for personal computers; as a contractor to IBM who decided to explore the personal computer market after doing well in main frame and mid-sized computing hardware. .

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In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 2, 2012

As for sport, the game of market share was an easy way to track success. With only 100% available to the players of the market share game, you knew whether your play(s) made you a winner or a loser. The delusion is that market share is the “be all and end all” of business success. The new economy doesn’t operate that way.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 23, 2012

For most of my career, I operated within intensely competitive arenas where fractions of market share points were worth millions of dollars. From my experience, these six characteristics encapsulate the competitive business culture. This is a tremendous competitive advantage for the smaller player.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 4, 2015

I’ll start with leadership. Monsanto , for example, enjoys the competitive advantage that emanates from a culture of clout. There might be elements that are worth emulating, but certainly not the ethic of dominance, because by their very nature, small and medium sized operations have no clout. Be nimble. 4.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

All business (for profit or not) provide goods, services, or intellectual property/capital to a market (or markets) for some form of consideration. All businesses have competition, serve stakeholders and other various constituencies, and must do certain things to avoid failure while on the path to creating a sustainable endeavor.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 27, 2021

Apart from conducting detailed market research, finding out fair clientele, performing surveys, retaining target groups, exploring SEO, and researching public data, which are obviously important factors, one must also remain very adaptable to changing situations. What will be the market where you want to get into?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 26, 2010

As a veteran and lifelong student of leadership I have always found Memorial Day weekend to be one of the most meaningful and significant of all holidays. While this coming weekend simply signifies a long awaited prelude to summer for some, it is much more than that for me.

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Six Disciplines

MARCH 21, 2011

The purpose of using the SWOT tool is to uncover or reveal the organization's competitive advantages, and what opportunities (sales, profitability) to capitalize upon. It's typically based on a review of internal and external facts and assumptions about the organization and the marketplace in which it operates.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 2, 2022

They’ve been burned too many times by empty promises and marketing speak. Just like any other competitive advantage, your new focus won’t do any good if no one knows about it. In the end, if you believe that operating primarily for the benefit of your shareholders isn’t right, you can change your company.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

One of the best sources of understanding is experience, such as in-market know-how, familiarity with competitors and customers, or expertise in leading during turbulent times. Moving on your instincts is not seat-of-the-pants leadership. Competitive advantage, not information, is power. Entrepreneurial Mindset Power.

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Marshall Goldsmith

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

You have to lead transformation without sacrificing financial and operating results, or injuring your engagement scores. World Bank: Diversity and inclusion as a sustainable competitive advantage. It’s a core asset, and the bank sees it as a crucial sustainable competitive advantage. Version 2.0 About the Author.

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Skip Prichard

JUNE 22, 2020

There is no doubt that strong culture translates into a powerful competitive advantage. In fact, there is a huge risk in undervaluing the advantage the right culture plays. Companies with a healthy culture gain a positive reputation, not only among employees, but also with customers and the market. Jason Richmond.

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In the CEO Afterlife

SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

High on the list is weak marketing, weak management, and weak strategic discipline. This type of business leverage has been their back-pocket competitive advantage for more than half a century. Porsche is enjoying a vibrant auto market. There’s a host of reasons why great brands decay. I could add a dozen more.

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LDRLB

OCTOBER 5, 2012

Marty Parker attempts to tackle this “how” question in his book, Culture Connection: How Developing a Winning Culture Will Give Your Organization a Competitive Advantage. While the companies Parker studies are mostly Canadian, almost all of them operate globally. His findings will apply to many organizations.

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