N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

They become less agile, less responsive to market dynamics, and less able to deliver the caliber of candidates their clients expect. N2Growth’s boutique size makes us more agile and responsive to market dynamics and emerging leadership trends.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 15, 2023

A recent study from the University of East Anglia has unveiled how Generation Z views online “personal brands” as a critical tool for gaining a competitive advantage in job markets. The post Personal Branding Is Key For Gen Z In The Job Market first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

My role changed from hiring entry-level roles in the local market to hiring professional and executive-level roles virtually across the country. The Competitive Advantages of a Digital Workplace: Lessons Learned The lines between personal and work have only become more blurred over the last decade.

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Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

One of the major strategic plays, set in motion by the purchase of Nokia Corporation''s mobile-phone business, is to take their Microsoft Windows Office competitive advantage to the mobile marketplace of smartphones and tablets. High Performance Teams; A Competitive Advantage. and Google Inc.

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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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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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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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Leading Blog

JANUARY 16, 2023

That punch is what gives brands what they most want from their branding, marketing, and advertising — a response. In an industry where mattresses are always on sale, we knew the brand had to do something to disrupt the market. Their advertising and marketing communications look and sound different from their competitors.

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CEO Blog

MAY 7, 2012

I choose small markets and learn to be dominant in them. I prefer to be big in a small market. I have been a niche player all of my life. Working in a niche allows focus on specialties. The more you do of the same specialty, the easier, cheaper and faster you get. As I grow, the niches get bigger and bigger.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 1, 2021

Rethinking Competitive Advantage : New Rules for the Digital Age by Ram Charan. The old ways of creating competitive advantage for your business—such as building moats to ward off competitors—have become dangerous. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases not listed here.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 2, 2024

This strategic shift allows them to gain a competitive advantage by differentiating themselves from their rivals in the market. Initially, firms are adopting robots to create a competitive advantage by lowering costs,” the authors explain.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 26, 2023

Research from the University of Vaasa suggests that social media can be a useful tool as it allows entrepreneurs to learn about foreign markets in a quick and easy way. “A company can use social media for exploitative learning, but also for exploratory learning to survive in foreign markets.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

As a leader, you can harness these tools to gain a deeper understanding of your organization’s performance, market trends, and customer behavior. By leveraging predictive analytics, you can anticipate market shifts, customer preferences, and potential challenges, allowing you to proactively adjust your strategies.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

With a clear strategy, inspiring leadership, and aligned sales, powerful leaders understand that true competitive advantage doesn't come from innovation alone but belongs to companies that use their sales organization to add and create value. No product or service can sustain a competitive advantage on its own.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 15, 2023

As the market evolves, the competition becomes increasingly fierce, making it more challenging to gain a foothold and maintain a competitive edge. In this article, we’ll explore top strategies for real estate developers to stay ahead of the game and thrive in this competitive landscape.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 26, 2020

Strategic talent management is the ultimate competitive advantage for today’s businesses. Managing talent is a dynamic and ongoing process that is often executed poorly or overlooked completely. Good business is about knowing your people as well as your know your numbers.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 3, 2022

Summary: Strategic moves create a leap in value for the company, its buyers, and its employees while unlocking new demand and making the competition irrelevant. They present analytical frameworks and tools to foster an organization's ability to systematically create and capture "blue oceans"—unexplored new market areas.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This information can help you tailor your marketing strategy to better meet the needs of your audience. So if you’re looking to improve your marketing, be sure to pay attention to your Instagram followers! Having a large number of followers for Instagram can make your influencer marketing efforts more effective.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

Alas, this is a vision that a new analysis from the UK Trade Policy Observatory (UKTPO), the Overseas Development Institute (ODI), and the Center for Global Development (CGD) suggests is unlikely to see the world’s poorest nations gain new access to UK markets. The post Will Poorer Nations Gain Access To UK Markets After Brexit?

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Organizations must adapt to remain competitive and relevant, whether driven by technological advancements, market shifts, or strategic realignments. Investors and analysts, on the other hand, may prioritize information about financial implications, competitive advantages, and long-term strategic positioning.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Organizations can gain a competitive advantage by identifying and attracting these innovators, accelerating research and development efforts, and ultimately driving their businesses forward in an increasingly competitive landscape.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2024

Organizations must adapt to remain competitive and relevant, whether driven by technological advancements, market shifts, or strategic realignments. Investors and analysts, on the other hand, may prioritize information about financial implications, competitive advantages, and long-term strategic positioning.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

Magic Words by Jonah Berger Marketing professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, Jonah Berger’s cutting-edge research reveals how six types of words can increase your impact in every area of life: from persuading others and building stronger relationships, to boosting creativity and motivating teams.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2020

a fairly notorious email encryption company both provoking concerns from the NSA but also putting privacy on the map as “the marketing gorilla of the Internet.” I had just come off my first CEO assignment with Pretty Good Privacy, Inc. He holds a Ph.D. He was a commissioned officer and the Distinguished Graduate of Armor Officer Basic at Ft.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Each facet is instrumental in creating value, driving innovation, and ensuring sustainable growth in highly competitive markets. They attain unrivaled competitive advantages by securing top-tier talent from a global pool while ensuring an adaptable and resilient leadership pipeline.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing. In contrast, other leaders focus so much on long-term strategies that they miss the opportunity to create competitive advantage by pulling the future forward.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

This presents a considerable market for employers, as there are an estimated 70 million people across the United States “skilled through alternative routes” With labor markets tight, more and more employers are looking to skills-based hiring to find the talent they need.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2022

There is nothing worse than creating a product only to discover better and high-quality products in the market. Faster Marketing Time. You are left with more time to market when you can draft and design your product quickly. You are left with more time to market when you can draft and design your product quickly.

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Harvard Business Review

JUNE 15, 2022

When expanding internationally, don’t assume your existing strategy will transfer seamlessly.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

They see any economic change as a springboard for profitable growth and competitive advantage. We will instead show the market what we’re made of.”. Make time to understand in which ways the competition has the advantage. Assess the market. Where will you see profitable openings in the market?

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

By possessing a disciplined set of principles and focusing on carefully developing her leadership skills throughout the process, she was able to achieve her goal of becoming #1 in the translation market that was already dominated by established competitors. I have learned a great deal from listening carefully.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Many believe that a brand is a function of marketing. Marketers and marketing departments love ‘branding campaigns’ or ‘brand-building programs,’ because they are sexier and more exciting than their less attractive cousin, the product campaign. But a brand is much more than a component of marketing.

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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. In contrast, although consumers look for optimistic messages, the economic, health, and geopolitical situation does not allow excess. Why or why not? Agility is key.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

They know the ins and outs of the business, and can help your organization traverse the landscape and develop new products or services that can help you increase your market share. Depending on the extent of the loss, the firm might lose its competitive advantage. It is important to protect and keep your knowledge safe.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Look for processes that can be automated or require minimal efforts, such as bookkeeping, customer support, marketing, and IT services. Leverage Cost-Effective Marketing Strategies When it comes to marketing, don’t settle for expensive traditional methods. This will lead to faster turnaround times and higher performance.

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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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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

Rather than seeing it as an obstacle to overcome, integrate it into your strategic approach to invigorate your high-growth potential and outperform competition under any market condition,” explains Rebecca Homkes , author of the new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive. “Uncertainty is here to stay.

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