N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Importance of Executive Search and Leadership Development to the Growth of the Life Sciences Industry Ensuring that organizations have access to top talent for key leadership positions and that talent is sufficiently supported and developed is critical to the growth of the life sciences industry.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2024

In the bustling business landscape of London, talent management has become a crucial element for organizational success. The digital age has transformed the way businesses operate, necessitating a shift in talent management strategies to keep pace with technological advancements and the evolving workforce.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a consulting professional who works with top executives in the world’s largest companies, we understand that every organization has unique needs and challenges. We assemble a team of experienced consulting professionals with deep insights into executive leadership and organizational dynamics.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Educational leaders are not only responsible for the overall management of an institution but also for creating a vision, setting goals, and driving positive change. One of the primary challenges is the competitive nature of the industry. However, identifying and recruiting individuals who possess these qualities can be a challenge.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance. Many leaders have risen through the ranks using tried and tested methods, but these approaches may no longer be practical in an environment that thrives on innovation and flexibility.

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CEO Insider

MARCH 16, 2023

Which companies have the strongest reputations within and across industries? Copyright The CEOWORLD magazine Limited 2021. All rights reserved.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Being displaced from their physical work environments, missing their colleagues socially and collaboratively, and losing much of their managers’ usual support, they became increasingly disengaged. But, as reiterated by recent research by Boston Consulting Group, workers first need agency and control—the tenets of autonomy.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Co-founder of Transcend and former international business consultant and Teach for America executive Jeff Wetzler wants to show you how to fix that. Managers, peers, work friends, mentors, frenemies, annoying people, romantic interests, your boss's boss, and so on. We probably spend more hours with our coworkers than with anyone else.

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CEO Insider

JANUARY 30, 2020

A lack of innovation or evolution from sector-leading companies tends to be the most insightful indicator as to whether an industry is in need of disruption.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Through coaching, executives can refine their ability to analyze complex situations, anticipate future challenges, and craft innovative solutions. Executives receive the necessary tools and techniques to manage their emotions and navigate challenging situations with resilience and composure.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 9, 2019

Guest post from James Hlavacek: To improve innovation and growth, knowledge workers must be led, not managed. has over 40 years of global experience as a businessman, strategy consultant, and management educator. James Hlavacek, Ph.D., He has written five books including his latest Fat Cats Don’t Hunt.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 16, 2021

Leaders across industries face challenges posed by the remote work revolution, varying degrees of workforce risk tolerance, and seismic disruptions if the Great Resignation hits their team. John and Karl’s organizations are in the same industry and share the same pandemic environment. Consult–your people. Contribute.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. Balance is the key to success; N2Growth , believes that innovation and strategy must come together for businesses to enjoy sustainable growth and maintain customer satisfaction. Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience.

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Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In an age when AI-powered tools are reshaping industries, consultancies are embracing the potential of AI copilots to revolutionize their services. As AI copilots redefine work processes and business competition, questions arise about responsible innovation.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 31, 2023

It’s less common for poor management to be targeted to explain lackluster productivity, but research from Stanford’s Nick Bloom suggests that is a mistake. Weak management Bloom’s World Management Survey was established in 2004 to measure management practices across hundreds of medium-sized firms in the likes of the U.K.,

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Chartered Management Institute

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Advice: Where innovation meets risk: Helping your clients adopt AI and automation Written by Ian Wylie Tuesday 10 October 2023 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email As organisations take on the task of becoming “more intelligent”, they’re adopting new tools at a blistering pace.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This forces premises owners to pay for managed IT support. What are managed IT services, and why should clinics look into them? Here’s a quick breakdown of managed IT services for healthcare. These services come with up-to-date security and risk management. We’re here to help.

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HR Digest

MAY 4, 2024

This shift highlights the critical role of Human Resource (HR) strategies in managing gig workers effectively, considering their increasing prevalence across industries. This includes the adoption of new talent acquisition strategies, onboarding processes, and performance management systems tailored for short-term and flexible roles.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This involves conducting thorough research and gathering information about the organization’s industry, market, and internal dynamics. Evaluating how well the board engages in strategic discussions, challenges assumptions, and contributes to developing robust and innovative strategies provides valuable insights into its effectiveness.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2021

From large outdoor interactive screens on buildings to tiny displays in a wristwatch, the display industry has created applications and entire industries over the past 60 years, transforming our entire society. Display innovation can also be found in factory equipment, oil rigs, trains, trucks and boats and airplanes.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

With their extensive networks and industry expertise, nonprofit executive search firms have access to a deep pool of candidates with the skills and experience necessary to lead organizations in the nonprofit sector. This consultation is the foundation for developing a customized search strategy tailored to the nonprofit’s requirements.

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Innovation Excellence

JUNE 15, 2020

The consulting industry was already being disrupted before the coronavirus. If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. Now the disruption is accelerating. Right around the corner are threats or opportunities, depending on how you respond.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2024

A business change management consultancy firm will be able to help your company manage change in a strategic and helpful way. Cultivating such adaptability entails tolerating change, actively embracing it, fostering innovation, and empowering individuals to champion novel ideas and methodologies.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Moreover, the board’s critical role extends to risk management, ensuring robust processes are in place to identify, assess, and mitigate risks, bolstering the organization’s success trajectory. Such a board is not merely a governance powerhouse but a catalyst for innovation, decision-making sagacity, and long-term sustainability.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

An MBA holder can become a Financial Analyst, Business Consultant, Leadership Trainer, or Corporate Strategist. Graduates of MBA programs move into upper management roles and executive positions in nearly any industry. They can also become business consultants, offering advice and strategies to help companies grow.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2024

At this juncture, the guidance of seasoned franchising consultants can be invaluable, offering insight into the complexities of franchise ownership. Essential questions about the industry must be tackled, with answers often relying on the expertise of professionals or dedicated research into the chosen field.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The pace of innovation in business is rapid. This mass adoption of cloud computing has helped to create a growing sector of business for cloud service providers and industry experts who function as consultants and help organizations plan and manage their cloud operations.

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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. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Implement customer relationship management (CRM) systems, point-of-sale (POS) solutions, and other digital tools to streamline processes and minimize errors. Embrace innovation to remain competitive and ensure adaptability in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 8, 2012

I don't remember seeing innovation highlighted in previous results - were those new questions? Susan : Yes, there was a new set of questions added this year around the theme of innovation, based on what we're hearing and seeing about it's importance. Note: I've paraphrased Susan's responses. Dan : What's new in this year's findings?

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 14, 2020

Guest post from Sean Pillot de Chenecey : Innovation, on which any organisation is so reliant, is about to become more dynamic and challenging than ever. Major action is needed, with businesses in every industry, including the ever-widening area of innovation, having crucial roles to play.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 21, 2020

With these persistent shortages in the health care sector, there’s a need for stakeholders to focus on innovative ways of bridging the gap in human capital. As a healthcare provider, you must pay attention to the healthcare industry trends. Innovations in Care Models. Artificial Intelligence.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Ken Byler of Higher Ground Consulting Group contributed How Not to Be Defensive. Ken shares: “ The “rocks in a jar” approach to time management is a good one, but they left a lot of things out that would help us be even more effective at managing our time; here are 11 of them. ” Follow David on Twitter at @ThoughtPartner.

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Talent Anarchy 1

AUGUST 25, 2023

This industry plays a crucial role in our daily lives and the global economy. Understanding the Consumer Non-Durables Industry Before diving into the career prospects, it’s essential to grasp the significance of the consumer non-durables industry. But is it a good career path?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Today’s Executive Search and Management Consulting firms are famous for espousing “Best Practices.” At N2Growth, we’re not just another consulting firm espousing best practices. Today’s successful companies continuously innovate and disrupt the marketplace. But guess what? Frankly, that’s old news.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 2, 2023

Research from the Ludwig-Maximilian University of Munich reminds us that it isn’t always like this, however, and that people from working-class backgrounds can ascend the greasy pole in certain industries. “Given that this industry is very knowledge-intense, this result may not be surprising.

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