N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As the title suggests, the CPO is primarily responsible for overseeing the people aspects of the organization and aligning them with the overall strategic objectives. This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Welcome to the February 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Yet many supervisors and managers on the road to becoming valuable and valued leaders fail to do so.

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Eric Jacobson

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Assess the facts of the current reality and develop potential future scenarios. Develop detailed plans that will deliver on selected strategies.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 26, 2021

Recently, I was engaged to lead a strategic planning exercise for a company navigating challenges resulting from the Covid pandemic. Armed with these insights, I developed a service proposal that described how we would work together in creating a strategic plan and implementing a strategic management process.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success. In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement.

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Assess the facts of the current reality and develop potential future scenarios. Develop detailed plans that will deliver on selected strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Finance leaders are responsible for setting the vision and strategy of an organization, as well as building and leading high-performing teams. They must possess strong analytical skills to assess financial risks, identify opportunities, and develop and implement effective financial strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

An essential component of the CDO is creating and implementing data strategies that enable companies to achieve their overall vision and objectives. This balance is crucial, and managing it effectively is complex. Where is the line drawn, and how can it be managed at this delicate intersection?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The Chief Operations Officer acts as a bridge between the company’s strategic vision and operational execution, making key decisions, formulating strategies, solving problems, and driving operational excellence. The COO’s influence extends far beyond mere operational management.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Making Strategy Matter. Making strategy matter happens when leaders intentionally choose activities in alignment with their organization’s vision. Strategies are the bundling of chosen activities, and not to be confused with goals or objectives. What parts showed the biggest gaps or development opportunities?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.

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The Empowered Buisness

JUNE 16, 2015

The following article — Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning — was written by Gabriel Najera — Founder, Najera Consulting Group. Time is Money: The 3 Different Approaches to Strategic Planning. Who has the time do a strategic plan with so much work to do?”

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 3, 2017

Once a solid profile is established, it can be used to inform the strategic planning processes used to build a winning strategic plan. Assess your company across these 4 capability dimensions presented below to determine the best strategies for your firm: Managerial. Response: Is the management team accessible?

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2018

Welcome to the February Leadership Development Carnival! Joel shares: “Developing cross-functional teams can be instrumental in improving communication and improve managerial function. David Grossman of The Grossman Group shared 5 Tips to Define Your Business Strategy – Literally. Development. Communication.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 5, 2020

Welcome to the May 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. This is also an opportunity to develop a caring culture at work.”

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HR Digest

MARCH 31, 2022

Human resource (HR) strategy is the backbone of workforce management in any organization. Although it can be challenging to shift from a purely transactional role of HR to a strategic one, it is achievable. . In the following sections, we will discuss how you can create a human resource strategy that is effective and efficient.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 22, 2024

To succeed in this dynamic market, businesses must adopt innovative strategies that cater to the needs of modern gamers while standing out from the competition. Here are the top strategies for achieving success in the competitive iGaming industry. Igaming link building can be a powerful tool to highlight your brand.

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Eric Jacobson

JULY 25, 2018

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Assess the facts of the current reality and develop potential future scenarios. Develop detailed plans that will deliver on selected strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

Indeed, it is not enough to have a vivid and compelling business strategy. But, it is wise to dig deeper than the strategy list because the digital technology implications of each initiative may not have be well understood and additional inferences will need to be made in order to translate strategic aspirations into digital plans.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 17, 2024

Martin , he urges business leaders to toss out the old ways of thinking, and instead try new models in every domain of management – from competition and customers to strategy, data, culture, talent, mergers and acquisitions, and everything in-between. Martin : Strategy and planning are entirely different.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 1, 2018

Here's one more gem from the book -- the authors' recommendations for a six-step strategic planning process : Set an aspirational destination (derived from the mission and vision). Assess the facts of the current reality and develop potential future scenarios. Develop detailed plans that will deliver on selected strategies.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Employees and investors are unlikely to read your business plan if it’s long-winded and tedious. Use a list format to present your marketing aims, mission statement, objectives, strategies and action plan. You should refresh and check in with your business plan every few months or so. Update and change it. Go digital.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Navigating the complexities of the corporate world requires more than just a sharp business acumen; it calls for guidance, insight, and strategic foresight. This is where business coaching and leadership development emerges as not just a support system, but a critical investment in the future of your company.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 1, 2023

She shares insights on remote work practices, such as using communication platforms like Slack, organizing shared drives, and implementing project management tools. This segment gives insights into how a customer-centric approach, combined with strategic planning, drives success in a remote culture.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

As a trusted advisor and expert in leadership development, I have witnessed first-hand how these services have transformed organizations into powerhouses of success. Instead, organizations recognize the importance of a holistic approach incorporating key principles and strategies to achieve sustainable success.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, it becomes imperative for organizations to adapt and leverage digital strategies to stay competitive. One of the critical responsibilities of a CIO is to align the digital strategy with the overall goals and objectives of the organization.

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Skip Prichard

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Strive to Be an Excellent Leader and Manager. The research literature on leadership finds that the most effective leaders are excellent managers and excellent leaders. Leadership guru Peter Drucker said leadership is about determining the right results and management is about achieving results. ” -Valerie Patrick.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

AI-driven automation can take care of these repetitive activities, freeing up your valuable time for strategic thinking and decision-making. Whether it’s data entry, scheduling, or email management, AI can streamline your workflow. Enhancing Risk Management: AI can assess risks more accurately and in real-time.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 2, 2021

Sometimes they do invent something that has the potential to be transformative, but they develop it within a system that is defined and constrained by the facts of the present —like a spaceship in a Jules Verne story with lace curtains hanging over its portholes, and a cockpit fitted out with gas lamps, Persian rugs, and overstuffed armchairs.”.

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Lead Change Blog

JANUARY 7, 2014

Posted in Change Management How prepared is your organization to implement your strategic plan and move the necessary change forward? Strategic success requires more than a strategic plan; it requires the right employees with the right skills, in the right place, at the right time. Twitter Google+ LinkedIn.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. On the other hand, they should also possess the commercial acumen to ensure these groundbreaking ideas translate into feasible business plans.

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LDRLB

JULY 3, 2013

Do you know what your organization’s strategy is? Strategy is a cloudy word, overused, misused, and full of misconceptions about what exactly a solid strategy consists of. Every leader wants to develop a clear and effective strategy. To do this, we first need to cover what strategy is not.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 28, 2015

Global Practice Chair, Strategy N2Growth. Most organizations, and even most strategy consultants, are using strategic planning frameworks built for business models that were designed during the industrial age. IT’S TIME TO INNOVATE STRATEGY. By Mark Hefner.

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HR Digest

APRIL 6, 2023

One way to ensure success is by aligning business strategy with human resources strategy. The role of HR in business strategy is critical, as it can help organizations identify and develop the talent they need to achieve their goals. Why is it necessary for HR to take part in business strategy?

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Eric Jacobson

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It identifies the building blocks of a strategic leader and pinpoints areas for improvement to help individuals reach their full potential. Organization Fitness : Ability to create the appropriate business structure, evolve the business model, develop talent while planning for succession, and innovate.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

Strategy, Oh what a lofty word. The simple word “strategy” can be added to just about anything to make it sound more important or thought-out, strategic relationship building is still just going to a cocktail party or out to lunch with a potential client. Despite it’s overuse, strategy is still vitally important.

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LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

Every year a stream of nameless, faceless executives withdraw from their offices and gather somewhere offsite as part of a long-standing corporate ritual called “strategic planning.” The strategic planning process is turned into a process of addition – last year’s sales PLUS 5 percent. David Burkus is the editor of LDRLB.

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