N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

An effective CPO values diversity and inclusion, creating a culture of inclusivity that attracts and retains top talent. They understand the importance of developing their team’s skills and capabilities, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

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Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain CPO Leadership 404

Chartered Management Institute

MAY 3, 2023

As the importance of open and honest leadership continues to dominate the media spotlight, I find myself reflecting on how vital relationships are to building a positive working environment, and how important it is for all managers and leaders to develop this skill. Reserved your spot? All leaders should commit to these actions.

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Policies Article Skills Learning-by-Doing 121

You're Not the Boss of Me

JUNE 8, 2009

My first experience was when I was a very young manager working in a finance department and the middle aged guy working for me told me he was using me as a role model. Announces Social Media, Branding & Diversity Strategies" by @ bizshrink. At the time it was a shock. But as I got older I realized what he meant.

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Examples Bottom-up Long-term Influence 48

You're Not the Boss of Me

MAY 25, 2009

The CEO had been in place for only a short time, having been promoted rapidly from company accountant to Finance Director to CEO. We coached the CEO to develop this strategy, and this evolved into a coaching program for the senior managers, supporting them in implementing the strategy in their own areas of the business.

Politics 41

Politics Self-aware CEO Blog 41

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 15, 2015

To borrow a telecom industry metaphor, a deal with a customer is the “last mile” in connecting any strategy with business development efforts and marketplace results. And, since they were spread out across a geographically diverse area, they represented a large enough market to support renewed profitable growth.

Strategy 8

Strategy Team Discount ROIC 8

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2017

Since then, we’ve received over 7,000 responses from a diverse group of participants. Interestingly, individuals working in customer service, sales, production, logistics and R&D were more likely to feel that bureaucracy was growing than those working in functions like HR, finance, planning, purchasing, and administration.

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Bureaucracy Survey Politics Consensus 8