Lead Change Blog

APRIL 17, 2014

How many times have you heard or even said, “Is that market attractive to us”? We look at the markets we’re in, the markets our competitors are in, maybe even some that are new and wonder if they are/could be good for our business. We may even think of creating or segmenting in a new [.]

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Its market cap is over $2 trillion. In 2014, when the company’s market capitalization was $380 billion, this Microsoft veteran took over as CEO. By 2019, Microsoft’s market capitalization edged past the $1 trillion mark, making it the world’s most valuable company. By 2023, its market cap reached $2.5

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 25, 2021

Hiring a financial modelling consultant provides you with access to their expertise, filling gaps in your own skill sets. The 5 Benefits of Hiring a Financial Modelling Consultant. Smaller businesses, particularly start-ups, usually outsource this service instead of hiring an in-house consultant. Constant Monitoring.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 13, 2016

As a strategy consultant, I have had the opportunity to review a lot of strategic plans over the years. It’s been truly amazing to discover just how many major organizations develop strategic plans that contain little more than a whole lot of budget estimates and revenue projections. Strategic Planning 2.0

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

While this is understandable, it is nonetheless naive, and it constitutes a major flaw in the business logic of most strategic plans. This is so much the case that the most often overlooked aspect of strategic planning is adequately addressing contingencies as part of the planning process.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As a consulting professional who has worked extensively with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed the transformative impact of effective board advisor coaching strategies. An effective strategy for implementing board advisor coaching includes designing a customized coaching plan for each executive.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 20, 2021

Regardless of its size, your business needs market research and analysis. These two are the core of any marketing or business plan you’ll ever create – or pursue. What Is Market Analysis? There’s a lot you can learn if you perform a market analysis. What’s the size of your target market? Industry research.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Think strategy consulting, and you're probably picturing the classic playbook: dive into the data, analyze like there's no tomorrow, and dish out advice. Enter the new era of strategy and implementation consulting. This phase, known as "change implementation planning," translates lofty visions into bite-sized, actionable milestones.

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

They suppose business to solely involve strategies, planning, and implementation, while they sideline effective leadership. They include: Market research: market research helps you to study your business’s industry, customer needs, product supplies, and specific changes in the market. Effective Communication.

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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. They assist in determining if this entrepreneurial path aligns with personal goals and life plans, making the exploration into franchising a critical first step for potential owners.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

One option that you have is to hire a business growth consultant. Hiring a business growth consultant can help you see these results you’re searching for, however, you’re not sure if this is the right step for you. The best way to determine if hiring a consultant is right for you is to continue reading below.

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Eric Jacobson

APRIL 25, 2024

As you will discover when you download the research findings there are additional specific tactics leaders and managers can take to help combat burnout among their employees include: Have a plan to conduct regular employee monitoring and check-ins. Ensure there is a plan to manage change fatigue.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

Additionally, the entrepreneur must constantly adapt to rapidly changing market conditions and emerging trends, which requires a high degree of agility and resilience. This means they must possess diverse skills and knowledge, from finance and marketing to operations and human resources.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

We reach out to highly-qualified passive candidates who are not actively looking for positions and are not part of an application process and market our clients’ opportunities to them. Executive Search Consultants Who Understand the Market . Here at N2Growth, we specialize in different aspects of executive search.

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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. Leveraging Board Evaluations for Succession Planning Successful organizations understand the critical importance of effective succession planning.

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Great Leadership By Dan

FEBRUARY 28, 2014

I picked this question because I just attended an event in Boston called “Secrets of Succession”, a moderated panel discussion with a CHRO, a succession planning consultant and executive coach, and a CEO and Board member. To them, succession planning and development was all about the discussion, decisions, and actions taken.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 3, 2017

Many of you may consider sales planning as something that is forced on you from headquarters as "Filling out forms to satisfy the home office".and In many organizations, typically what happens is this.every year you are asked for your sales plan for the coming year by a certain date. But is the sales planning job compete?

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

For this month’s edition, I asked an all-star cadre of leadership development bloggers, authors, and consultants to submit an answer to the following question: “We all know that individual development plans (IDPs) need to be tailored for each leader. Welcome to the September edition of the Leadership Development Carnival !

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2011

Most consultants don’t graduate from business school with any real world business experience. I have a very simple rule that I’ve followed for years in evaluating whether or not to hire a consultant: If an advisor is not fluent in my business, they won’t be retained by me to represent my business…end of story.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

A comprehensive and well-planned search ensures that the best candidate is selected. It should accurately depict the nature of the position, detailing key areas such as budget management, strategic planning, staff supervision, and facility operations.

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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. Expert Advice. Wider Experience.

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Chart Your Course

JULY 29, 2013

According to MBO Partners, a support service for independent consultants, boomers are a fast growing sector of the independent workforce. In its 2012 Independent Workforce Index, MBO Partners estimates that boomers account for around a third of all independent consultants. Will they retire, work part-time or start new endeavors?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. Like all good consultants, I said, “probably, let me do a little research and get back to you.” Before starting Walton Consulting, Inc.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

To illustrate the potential impacts, in 2007, Nokia had a little over half the mobile phone market with an operating profit of about $7.8 Subsequently, its market share plummeted by 90 percent. Nokia just couldn’t keep up. Its phones were quickly viewed as antiquated and difficult to work with for developers.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Episode 239: Antonella Pisani, the CEO and founder of Eyeful Media , a digital marketing and consulting firm, joins host David Dye, and discusses the importance of culture, values, and remote culture in leadership. She emphasizes hiring experienced talent and creating an intellectually stimulating environment.

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David A Fields

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

A question I was asked: I’ve heard you talk about different types of consultants, like “Detectives.” Are there types of consultants that are successful or not successful? The answer I gave: Yes, there are five types of consultants who succeed and one type that generally fails in the long run.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

You need to be able to react quickly and effectively should external factors ever affect your plans. Use a B2B marketing consultant to outsource your business’s marketing activities. Lead by example. The most effective leaders are those who lead by example and walk the talk at all times. Have a vision.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

This can be because of the fact you have done a sufficient amount of market research, and as a result, know the ins and outs of your industry; it can be because you market yourself well and also because of the fact you carry your work out to a high standard. Be Sure to Put in Place a Disaster Recovery Plan.

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Coaching Tip

FEBRUARY 23, 2014

Employers are under no obligation to make matching contributions to 401(k) plans, as they usually are with traditional pension plans, and can alter the terms without seeking government approval. About 18% of 334 companies surveyed by consultant Towers Watson suspended or reduced contributions to conserve cash.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Furthermore, board chair coaching fosters a culture of continuous learning and growth, enabling leaders to adapt to changing market dynamics and drive innovation within their organizations. This self-awareness allows them to make more informed decisions and easily navigate complex challenges.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 3, 2021

Growing and developing a business isn’t always simple or straightforward, as there is a lot to think about, from budgets to planning. Create an action plan. First things first, if you want to give your business a boost and actually see results, you need to create an action plan. Speak to a consultant.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 1, 2019

We take a look at how to choose your marketing consultant for that one off project and get the best out of them and you business. Before you start the interviewing and sifting process, take some time and space to decide exactly what outcomes you want to see from your consultant. Have clear aims. Size matters. Recommendations.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2018

StrategyDriven is proud to introduce Marathon Consulting Group as our newest Trusted Services Partner! Having completed our rigorous certification process, we found Marathon Consulting Group to be a market leading service provider with proven client results. About Marathon Consulting Group. Values: Corporate Cultures.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Here, we will delve into some key strategies for successful business finance, highlighting the importance of financial planning, efficient budgeting, smart investments, and risk management. Financial Planning One of the first and most critical steps in achieving business financial success is creating a comprehensive financial plan.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 25, 2018

Business plans are a prelude to success, and failing to create one is a mistake that too many small businesses make. Not only can a great business plan help you achieve success by driving your efforts in a more calculated manner, but it can also help you gain the funding that you need from either banks or investors.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Now’s the time to reboot your communications plan for an even stronger future. Mary Ila Ward of Horizon Point Consulting shared Values Amidst the Storm. Julie Winkle Giulioni shared Development Plan or Development Planning? It’s time to put the “ning” back in development planning. Development.

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