N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

A high premium is placed on collaboration, with the understanding that pooling diverse perspectives encourages innovation and creativity. This enhanced productivity and creativity can result in improved business performance and success. Its impact on improving overall organizational health is undoubtedly undeniable.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

JUNE 15, 2010

Let’s call using coaching skills “short term pain for long term gain”. The great news is that if you are dedicated to it, and spend the time it takes there are some wonderful long term benefits for you and your employees. All Rights Reserved.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 5, 2023

But when it comes to effective managers — there are only two types — Short Term (ST) and Long Term (LT) Leaders. Let me explain: Short Term Leaders are managers who: Have a total focus on getting things done. Long Term Leaders are managers who recognize they are part of a team. I can go on and on.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 6, 2021

It can be tempting to think of creativity as something that arrives in a flash of inspiration, after which solutions immediately appear to our most pressing problems. Creativity cliff. The researchers wanted to explore whether there is any truth in the belief that our creativity declines with time. Mistaken perceptions.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 8, 2020

A job title says a lot about a person, his creativity, and his attitude towards the job. Though every field uses similar terms, there is a slight variation in terms of corporate structures. Playful and creative job titles are opted by leading companies and organizations to make their workplace and the jobs more enjoyable.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 16, 2011

While creativity is associated with artists, creativity is really part of life. Benjamin Franklin put it this way: “To cease to think creatively is but little different from ceasing to live.” But they're both using the same creative tools and wrestling with many of the same obstacles." Creativity craves structure.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In today’s rapidly evolving social and economic landscape, many nonprofit audiences (and the organizations themselves) face greater challenges than ever, requiring strong, innovative, and creative nonprofit leaders capable of navigating complex issues with finesse and expertise.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2023

While these individuals may have the passion and creativity to get their business off the ground, they often need more experience and expertise to lead a company to long-term success. Young entrepreneurs often found start-up companies with great ideas and the drive to make them a reality.

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Engaging Leader

MARCH 27, 2014

In the 21st century, the businesses and leaders that succeed are a difficult mix of creativity and flexibility on the one hand, and long-burning value on the other hand. In their new book, Faisal Hoque and co-author Drake Baer explain how these seeming opposites are actually connected … in fact, everything is connected.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 11, 2022

You might not have to rescue a damaged ship, but lead long enough and you will certainly face situations where you don’t like the alternatives. For example, if you have a short-term loss in demand, rather than lay people off, is there a short-term labor need elsewhere in your organization—or even with another business?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

With clear goals and objectives, executive leadership team coaching becomes a targeted and purposeful endeavor, leading to measurable results and long-term success. These goals include enhancing leadership effectiveness, improving team dynamics, fostering innovation and creativity, or driving business results.

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Next Level Blog

JANUARY 24, 2023

What do you need to provide in terms of space, guidance, equipment, support, and your own involvement to successfully execute on your plan? Does it take more time, creativity and effort to come up with a lesson plan that makes coming to work a great experience for everyone than just telling them where to show up and when?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 10, 2020

Just as IQ is an indication of your share of intelligence and EQ connotes your share of empathy, it is also possible to have a share of creativity, or CQ. A creativity quotient is not fixed. Exactly how do you raise your creativity level—especially if you don’t think of yourself as particularly creative?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2020

The problem was that he had to deliver something in the short-term to the investors for survival but had to set the company up for tomorrow too. Short- and long-term goals were more tightly intertwined than they appeared. What is needed is drilling down to root causes and finding new and creative solutions. He did both.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Proactive Succession Planning Proactive succession planning is pivotal for an organization’s sustainability and long-term growth. It ensures that companies are prepared for any unforeseen changes in leadership due to retirement, emergencies, or sudden departures.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

In the dynamic world of business, the term 'Optimal State' often arises, especially in discussions about executive success. They have the ability to anticipate market trends, understand complex business dynamics, and develop long-term strategies. But what exactly is this Optimal State, and how does it pave the way to success?

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Cost-Effective Marketing Compared to traditional marketing channels like TV commercials or print ads, branded merchandise offers a cost-effective marketing solution with long-term benefits. By offering unique and creative merchandise that aligns with your brand identity, you create memorable experiences that set your business apart.

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Leading Blog

MAY 15, 2023

From trusting yourself to building trust with the other party, trust itself improves long-term outcomes, relationships, and buy-in. For a long time, experts couldn’t agree on how to define trust, let alone how to build it. As an attorney, I learned long ago to master the specialized lingo of my clients.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 18, 2019

Their rhetoric usually revolves around the inherent uncertainty in making any kind of prediction, but especially when those predictions are either involving long timeframes or highly complex systems. New research from Princeton University suggests that creativity might be also a crucial element of successful prediction making however.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

It is not enough to simply rely on traditional recruitment methods such as an outdated database or ‘Rolodex-based’ model and ‘long-list/short-list’ format; a more strategic and iterative approach is required to ensure that the most relevant (and often less obvious) talent is accounted for and the role is filled with expediency.

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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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Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

From the aggressive rethinking of workload management, to introducing seasonal variation, to shifting your performance toward long-term quality, Slow Productivity provides a roadmap for escaping overload and arriving instead at a more timeless approach to pursuing meaningful accomplishment. But are these really our only choices?

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Balancing Automation and Human Skill: AI can handle routine tasks, but the human element remains irreplaceable in creative and complex problem-solving. Strategizing for Long-term AI Impact: It’s not just about solving today’s problems.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

I don’t want to escalate a problem, just to ask for the creativity and support that seems to boost results for other teams by sending a signal about priorities. Start by being really clear about what you need in terms of leadership support. Is it appropriate to ask for this senior leadership support directly? ” 2.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 10, 2020

You can be optimistic that the long-term growth trajectory is up and to the right, but equally sure that the road between now and then is filled with landmines, and always will be. They are productivity and creativity.”. And in fact you know it will be filled with misery. Those two things are not mutually exclusive.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 17, 2023

This can involve a fear of change, a reluctance to try new ideas and approaches, and a lack of creativity and innovation. Therefore, without strong team performance and morale, leadership may struggle to achieve its goals and objectives, and may be unable to foster long-term success and growth for the organization.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Combine Human and Machine Strengths: While AI provides valuable insights, human intuition and creativity should not be underestimated. Long-term Vision with Artificial Intelligence: Use AI not just for immediate problem-solving but also for long-term strategic planning.

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Skip Prichard

JULY 8, 2019

I had the opportunity to speak with Alf about his new book Innovation for The Fatigued: How to build a culture of deep creativity. I started hearing whispers about how much people started to loathe the term, even on an executive level. We should consider it absurd when someone’s considered a “guru” of innovation (or creativity).

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CO2

MAY 14, 2012

When you think of creativity, you often think of ways to promote it! Creativity is the driving force behind many new products, services, and companies around the world, creating solutions to age-old problems and offering new ways to live our daily lives. ‘Culture eats strategy for breakfast’ it is said. So what can be done?

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 18, 2023

While it’s still not entirely clear what long-term impact the forced remote working among knowledge workers during the pandemic will have on longer-term ways of working, it does seem inevitable that a more hybrid approach will become the norm. These kinds of tasks are often done remotely already and can continue to be so.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 14, 2023

The arts have long been seen as a sector stuffed full of the upper classes, but research from the University of Edinburgh finds that this is increasingly so today. The analysis showed that 16% of creative workers in the oldest cohort were from a working-class background, with this falling to 8% among the youngest cohort.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 27, 2020

Making these types of connections helps you take the data one step further, determining if it’s going to have a short-term or long-term impact, if it’s suggesting the end of a trend or the beginning of a new one.” Unleash Creativity by Inserting Poetry into the PowerPoint. Creativity is how we manage our own change.”.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

In Creative Construction , Gary Pisano says that when big organizations fail to innovate, the root cause is often related to “management practice and leadership than with organizational scale per se.” Creative Construction is the process of sustaining and rejuvenating an existing organization’s innovative capabilities.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 30, 2024

Adhering to Standards: Finding Balance in Consistency Operating within the framework set by the franchisor ensures stability but can limit creative freedom. The ability to navigate external influences with agility is key to long-term success.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

Tulgan says that what truly sets “go-to people” apart is how they think and what they do, including: They understand the peculiar mathematics of real influence – doing the right thing for the long term. They lead from wherever they are – going vertically before going sideways (or diagonally).

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

This intellectual curiosity can drive creativity and continuous improvement. Encouraging your team to be adaptable helps them stay agile and responsive to shifting circumstances, ensuring long-term success. Curiosity: A curious mind is a valuable asset for any team.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As the business landscape evolves, management coaching is indispensable for ensuring companies’ long-term success and worldwide sustainability. This helps them navigate obstacles confidently and creatively rather than being paralyzed by fear or uncertainty.

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