N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2019

You also remember the Consultants. As a consumer of consulting services for more years than I care to admit, I have developed a well defined view of a typical engagement. To illustrate the viewpoint of a consumer of consulting services, I want to present a satirical view of a typical engagement. Part 1: The Evil Empire.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 18, 2013

and Leverne Barrett, Extension Leadership Specialist of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension, depicts someone’s choice of influence tactics in terms of the “softness” versus “hardness” of the tactic. Soft tactics include “personal appeal,” “consultation,” “inspirational appeal,” “ingratiation” and “rational persuasion.”

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David A Fields

JUNE 9, 2015

A consultant asked me the following question: I occasionally receive emails from recruiters on long-term contract opportunities which I can do. Here’s the answer I gave the consultant: This falls into the category of “bread & butter business.” Should I take this work? I really need the cash.

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David A Fields

AUGUST 15, 2023

Over the long term, is your consulting firm better off contracting with clients to deliver advice or digging into nuts-and-bolts implementation assignments? As a consulting firm leader, important strategic decisions rely on your wisdom. Fields Consulting Group. The answer may surprise you.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

As a consulting professional who works closely with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of coaching in building strong foundations for organizations. As a consulting professional, it is important to dispel this misconception by emphasizing the proactive nature of coaching.

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David A Fields

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

A small project with a new client could pave the way to a long-term, lucrative relationship with your consulting firm. Let’s say your consulting firm has forged a connection with Esther Bunnie, CEO of Cad’s Berries, a multi-national player in the chocolate novelties … Continued. Fields Consulting Group.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. This personalized methodology leverages the firm’s vast experience in leadership consulting, allowing deep insights into the client’s operational landscape.

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Mike Cardus

OCTOBER 15, 2013

Long Term Implementation of Lean Six Sigma within Organizations from Michael Cardus. Slides from a workshop and consultation program on creating an organizational culture that focuses of quality improvement and quality teams. In the workshop and consultation we cover, in depth: Team Roles & Responsibilities.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 22, 2016

At the end of a particularly long and grueling strategy meeting with the executive team of a major consumer services business, Alan, the chief executive officer, turned to me and said, “Living quarter by quarter is madness, but in a few years’ time people will laugh at us for developing three-year plans.” He was right. All rights reserved.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

In essence, the executive director’s leadership and influence are vital in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of the organization. Ultimately, identifying the right qualities and skills in an Executive Director is essential to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the organization.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

By thinking strategically, executives are better equipped to navigate uncertainty, drive organizational change, and position their companies for long-term success. With these essential qualities, executives can navigate complex business challenges confidently and contribute to the long-term success of their organizations.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 20, 2021

Consultants have had something of a hard time during the Covid pandemic, with headlines in the UK bemoaning the considerable sums paid to companies like Deloitte and Serco by the National Health Service and the Department of Health to support their efforts. Poor returns. ” Bad habits. ” Bad habits. . ” Bad habits.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The board chair plays a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of an organization and ensuring its long-term success. Additionally, continuous development and fostering solid relationships within the board are essential for sustaining optimal performance and achieving long-term growth.

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David A Fields

OCTOBER 2, 2018

Whether your consulting firm employs 100, 10 or 1 consultant, your firm has a culture. That culture is a clockwork of choices that determine your firm’s long-term success and how rewarding it is for you to lead the practice. If you don’t actively craft your consulting firm’s culture, you still have one.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

But research done before the pandemic has revealed what’s needed – people need to do purpose-led work if they are to genuinely care about the vision or long-term goals of the organization. Invariably, this leads to the question of how can leaders create purpose-led work for all their employees?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

It is a fundamental aspect that sets the stage for long-term success and organizational growth. However, it is essential to recognize that nonprofit executives still need to be fairly compensated for their skills and experience to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of the organization.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

In Provoke: How Leaders Shape the Future by Overcoming Fatal Human Flaws , renowned strategy consultants and best-selling authors Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach deliver an insightful exploration of how people tend to act tentatively in the face of uncertainty and provide the tools we need to do things differently.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 31, 2019

For these offices, seeking the help of a small business consultant makes no sense. But no matter how innovative they may be, some benefits still elude them for neglecting the services of a business consultant. Here are some notable benefits of hiring a small business consultant. Time and money is saved.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 13, 2020

Many companies hire consultants but how widespread is the practice? The consulting market across the world is valued at 262 billion dollars. Are you trying to figure out why companies hire an external consultant? Read on to learn how consulting professionals can help your business. Time to draft in an external consultant.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

This approach will set the foundation for a healthy, long-term negotiating relationship. Too often, we focus on our immediate needs and what we want from a specific negotiation without considering the long-term impact. The short answer is that we all hold some responsibility, but we may not know it.

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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 8, 2023

Data and analytics are vital in shaping executive team assessments, providing a foundation for evidence-based decision-making and long-term success. As a consulting professional who works with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of actionable insights.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Secondly, educational institutions can work with an experienced search consultant with a network and relationships in the industry. Each of these steps contributes to the overall effectiveness of the executive search process and, ultimately, the long-term success of educational institutions.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As a consulting professional specializing in leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions, I have worked closely with top executives in some of the world’s largest companies. With the proper guidance and support, boards can enhance their effectiveness and contribute to the long-term success of the organizations they serve.

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Center for Creative Leadership

DECEMBER 5, 2020

Nearly every leadership development consulting firm experiences the same challenge: Managing client demands while expanding their offerings and growing their book of business. How do the best leadership consultancies balance these responsibilities? Yet these are necessary to grow your leadership consulting business.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Unveiling the Board’s Strategic Compass Towards Sustainable Growth Astute board governance is the linchpin for fostering an organization’s success and long-term viability. 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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David A Fields

OCTOBER 31, 2017

In consulting, the size of your network matters. Whether you’re making rain for a $40k startup or a $40m boutique consulting firm, one of your challenges is increasing your pool of prospects—contacts who could become lucrative, long-term clients.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Identifying the vision and goals of entrepreneurs involves understanding their passions, values, and long-term aspirations. 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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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Mary Ila Ward of Horizon Point Consulting shared Values Amidst the Storm. Jon Lokhorst of Lokhorst Consulting shared Leading Yourself Through Crisis. Have you worked on YOUR long term vision? Lisa Kohn of Chatsworth Consulting Group shared Thoughtful leaders lead and love with no regrets. Team Building.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 8, 2020

I’ve observed companies panicking and doing anything they can to manage short-term cash—and destroying hard-earned relationships at lightning speed. They are letting short-term financial objectives become the North Star in an effort to keep the lights on. If you don’t have a forever promise, you’re sunk.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 23, 2022

Each year I debrief leadership assessment results with hundreds of C-Suite candidates as an Executive Coach & Consultant at N2Growth. As a coach, my goal is to identify and leverage data on certain behaviors in executives to maintain long-term happiness, health, and productivity.

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Ron Edmondson

JULY 22, 2020

One way my coaching and consulting is unique in that I don’t come to you with a script. Additionally, through my consulting and coaching I have worked with dozens of other churches through the process. The way a person begins often determines their success long-term. But I have a few unique offerings.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As executive search consultants, we focus on understanding and optimizing businesses’ intended transformations and how they are shaping strategic responses to industry-level changes. Thus organizations need to become more agile and adaptable to fast pace changes over a long period.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

What emerges is the long-term vision underpinning his success: that technology is ultimately about people and their potential. It’s not because they hire a new CEO or expensive consultants but rather because these pioneering companies have adopted a new way of strategizing. It also undermines long-term business performance.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Such thorough preparation enables them to identify candidates who align with the organization’s mission and can provide the necessary leadership to achieve long-term success.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 13, 2023

T HE TERM “outward bound” was originally used to describe ships departing their home port for foreign destinations. Some outsourcing has been around for a long time. And contractors in the construction industry have long used an extensive form of outsourcing. Now it needs a third use, for organizations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

With the guidance of experienced consultants in leadership advisory and executive coaching solutions, boards can navigate these complex dynamics and build strong relationships that drive better results for the organization.

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