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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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 16, 2021

As the pandemic and uncertainty persist, we invite you to consider putting people before projects. Consult–your people. Cultivate Curiosity–for innovations, improvements, and efficiencies. The good news is that the fundamentals of fostering employee connection and loyalty may look different, but the principles haven’t changed.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

This absence of a pre-existing framework can lead to a sense of uncertainty and heightened pressure. As a consulting professional specializing in leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions, I have consistently witnessed the transformative impact that coaching can have on entrepreneurs.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

In a world brimming with complexities and uncertainties, it’s easy for even the most confident individuals to find themselves grappling with self-doubt. This uncertainty can lead to inaction – a traitor to potential success, as Shakespeare eloquently put it. Seek Perspective: Consult with mentors, coaches, or trusted colleagues.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In The Five Graces of Life and Leadership , CEO of the celebrated consulting firm Korn Ferry delivers a meaningful and thought-provoking exploration of leadership, emphasizing the five kinds of grace that leaders absolutely must have to lead their teams in today’s evolving workscape. Now, Reichheld has raised the bar yet again.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Most organizations have created always-on work contexts that are burning people out and hurting performance rather than delivering productivity, innovation and engagement. Radical Product Thinking : The New Mindset for Innovating Smarter by Radhika Dutt. They catch “product diseases” that often kill innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Cultivating collaborative spaces fosters innovation, promotes cross-functional problem-solving, and enhances decision-making processes. This helps them navigate obstacles confidently and creatively rather than being paralyzed by fear or uncertainty.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2018

Keys that would inspire creativity, motivate collaborative action, and generate innovative possibilities for resolving complex challenges? A curious consultant asked, “What do you want?” The consultant pushed forward, “Okay. Look in the direction you want to move—into the fog of uncertainty. There are only two keys.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Flux : 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change by April Rinne (Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2021) A world in flux calls for a new mindset, one that treats constant change and uncertainty as a feature, not a bug.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

But most hear two conflicting voices in their heads: an optimistic voice telling them all the reasons they should start a business, and a second voice-one that fears uncertainty-telling them all the reasons they should remain someone else's employee.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 6, 2020

Ron Edmondson Consultant, Pastor, Teacher Mustard Seed Ministry Consulting Communication Communicate. And innovate, innovate, innovate. Jeremie Kubicek CEO GiANT Consulting Self Care A person can’t give what they don’t possess themselves. Communicate. Communicate. The work of the church is no less important.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 4, 2020

A Lot of Uncertainty, Survey Finds. A Lot of Uncertainty, Survey Finds. Ken Byler of Higher Ground Consulting Group contributed Introverted Leadership in a Pandemic. Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting contributed Allow Nature to Show You the Upside. . ” Find Diana on Twitter at @DianaPMAuthor. Inspiration.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 20, 2023

A strong grasp of financial matters enables informed decision-making, facilitates funding acquisition, and bolsters resilience during economic uncertainties. Embrace innovation to remain competitive and ensure adaptability in a rapidly evolving marketplace.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 21, 2018

Be a force for change, disrupt, innovate, energize. Economic uncertainty. Whether at the helm of a digital startup, a management consultancy, a dental group, or an insurance agency, no business leader can afford to remain complacent or, worse, passive. Ferocious competition. Technological advances. Generational differences.

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HR Digest

JULY 29, 2023

According to Dave Millner, Founder and Consulting Partner at HR Curator, “This is an exciting time to be in HR, and if challenge, innovation, change, and personal growth are of interest to you, then stick around.” Employees are also growing more resistant to change.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

“Uncertainty is here to stay. Survive, Reset, Thrive (SRT) is a practical and innovative interconnected three-mode approach : Survive : Stabilizing your business when a shot hits. Homkes: Growth through uncertainty is a loop, not a line. In uncertainty those assumptions are usually wrong. Taking proactive measures.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 5, 2019

O NE OF the unfortunate side effects of living in an age of accelerating technology is having to deal with increased uncertainty. When faced with uncertainty, how should leaders react? You can, however, embrace uncertainty by adjusting your views as new information becomes available. Take, for example, Rasmus Ankersen.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Facing change and uncertainty can feel scary, but your awareness of the oncoming changes will help you prepare to negotiate them with grace and skill. In the future, people will work less in siloes and more across functions—again, due to the role of specialized consultant that they’ll often be playing. Ingenuity.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Ken Byler of Higher Ground Consulting Group contributed Seek Common Ground. Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting contributed Good Leaders and the Endowment of Power. Dana explains: “When I am giving career coach advice, I often find some themes in the conversation around how to handle uncertainty and non-standard career challenges.

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Chartered Management Institute

JUNE 27, 2023

Explore fresh perspectives and innovative ideas, as well as the inspiration and support needed to overcome the challenges we all face in our professional lives. 28th Jun 2023 - Online Innovation by Design In a fast paced ever changing environment is your organisation moving at the speed of change? In this digital event.

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Career Advancement

MAY 25, 2021

Facing change and uncertainty can feel scary, but your awareness of the oncoming changes will help you prepare to negotiate them with grace and skill. In the future, people will work less in siloes and more across functions—again, due to the role of specialized consultant that they’ll often be playing. Ingenuity.

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Tim Milburn

OCTOBER 24, 2012

Build a gung-ho culture of learning and innovation. . “With that awareness, the team can plan a strategy for taking home their trophy.” ” Strategy #4: Reinforce relentless learning. Winning tactic: Think gung-ho — a phrase rooted in teamwork.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

New-Age Leadership Skills: Emotional and Social IQ, Innovation, Empathy, Crisis Management The paradigm of leadership is continually evolving, and today’s leaders must possess a diverse set of skills to navigate the complexities of the modern business world.

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Coaching Tip

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Rapid changes in technology, shifting customer expectations, disruptive business models, and quickly evolving regulations force organizations to innovate quickly and invest in new lines of business that will fuel future growth. Leaders can't afford to let fear, uncertainty and doubt paralyze them. Related articles. Employee Engagement.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

While there’s a narrow, psychological definition of ‘closure’, what I’m talking about here is the more pedestrian, run-of-the-mill need to replace ambiguity with clarity, confusion with order, uncertainty with firm answers, and what’s unfinished with completion. This Zeigarnik Effect is a powerful dynamic.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

A recent paper from consultancy firm Arthur D. Given the nascent nature of the technology, the authors accept that it’s difficult to accurately gauge the size of the market, but this uncertainty should not dissuade companies or prompt them to underestimate the importance of it to their business.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

It’s not just mentoring or consulting; it’s a collaborative effort that involves both guidance and challenge from an experienced coach. Coaches help you develop these qualities, ensuring you can navigate and thrive in the face of change and uncertainty. What is Business Coaching?

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Mark Sanborn

MAY 27, 2020

Recently I wrote about uncertainty in the new abnormal. Here’s a guide to leading through the uncertainty of what comes next. Consultants used to ask, “What business would you be in if you started all over again?” Reinvention is how you act on the information you’ve gathered and create real innovation.

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CO2

APRIL 2, 2020

Now they are confused about what has happened and find themselves engulfed in uncertainty, anxiety, and fear. That said, it is amazing what your company can do when you actively generate creative, innovative ideas to give your business a little push forward. This is when you and your leadership team are needed most. Don’t fret.

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Mike Cardus

JULY 4, 2023

This implies that a broken switch can be reset through a consultant, coach, or book intervention. By embracing the fluidity of subjective understanding, organizations can tap into the collective intelligence of teams and foster innovation. Embracing pattern recognition enables organizations to navigate uncertainty more effectively.

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CO2

APRIL 2, 2020

Now they are confused about what has happened and find themselves engulfed in uncertainty, anxiety, and fear. That said, it is amazing what your company can do when you actively generate creative, innovative ideas to give your business a little push forward. This is when you and your leadership team are needed most. Don’t fret.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 24, 2022

This relative uncertainty has not stopped many commentators from suggesting that the future will be a hybrid of remote work and in-person work. The development of the hybrid workplace will be best achieved by consulting with staff to co-create the best policies.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MARCH 8, 2018

In this way, the identity paradox provides a platform for innovation that fully embraces the world as it changes, while holding fast to who the company is at its core. He is the founder of The Identity Circle , a consulting and coaching firm in Westport, CT.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 14, 2020

Given the sudden changes and uncertainty that have occurred as a result of the pandemic, employees are stressed. For example, adhocracy cultures are characterized by lots of collaboration and teamwork in order to drive innovation in the marketplace. How leaders respond during times of stress is critical. Employees can handle the truth.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

First, don’t allow yourself to become so overwhelmed and distracted by the uncertainties—what you don’t know—that you lose sight of what you do know, and what you can control. The natural tendency during times of uncertainty is to try to fix things and resort to telling people what to do. and Ignite Your Leadership Expertise.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

I am just going to put an example that will immensely help you understand the significance and uncertainty of starting a new company. Better consult a professional advisor for all your liabilities stated under the government rules. Are you an employee? If not, no worries. Analyze the market demands for your product. About the Author.

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Chart Your Course

JANUARY 9, 2014

The two industries least likely to add people are those two that are most affected by uncertainty and regulation—financials and health care. Herman Trend Alerts are written by Joyce Gioia, a Strategic Business Futurist, Certified Management Consultant, author, and professional speaker. billion in economic activity and $3.7

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