N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Defining the Key Elements of a Strategic Succession Strategy A robust succession plan depends on thorough strategic planning and preparation. Another crucial aspect is building a pool of talented individuals closely connected to an organization’s talent management and development strategies.

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Leading Blog

MAY 12, 2021

A S WE finally start to see the light at the end of the tunnel of the catastrophic COVID-19 pandemic, many business leaders are looking for ways to better anticipate future disruptions and prepare for uncertainty ahead. There is often confusion between scenario planning and forecasting, with the terms used interchangeably and inconsistently.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 1, 2024

They had a clear communication plan. Invest in Clarity with Cascading Checks for Understanding The antidote to uncertainty is clarity. Help them see their future opportunities and how you’ll support their growth and development. And that helps quell the uncertainty. I didn’t see this coming.”

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Long-serving CEOs may delay or neglect succession planning, which can be detrimental to the organization when the time comes for a leadership transition. A lack of succession planning can lead to disruptions in leadership and uncertainty among employees, investors, and other stakeholders.

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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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

By working closely with an executive coach, entrepreneurs gain access to knowledge and experience that can prove instrumental in their growth and development. This absence of a pre-existing framework can lead to a sense of uncertainty and heightened pressure. Moreover, entrepreneurs often face a unique set of external pressures.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Understanding the Current Landscape: The Impact on Succession Planning In 2024’s rapidly evolving business environment, succession planning is constantly shifting. Proper succession planning acknowledges this and incorporates mechanisms to adapt and respond swiftly.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2016

Uncertainty. I wouldn’t say I had a fear of uncertainty. My first hard lesson of adulthood, i.e. expect one uncertainty after another. Challenge uncertainty with anticipation and planning. After surviving the cut I knew I didn’t want to feel that type of uncertainty again. I said yes. Take care of yourself.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 10, 2021

With planning and decision-making, things get confusing. You often feel that you know the variables, then – BOOM – something causes confusion and uncertainty of what to do or how to resolve the challenge. The post Coherence and Confusion with decision making and planning appeared first on mikecardus.com.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 9, 2023

Matt Higgins on why you need to go all in: “Backup plans can make you feel safer and help you cope with uncertainty, but they also reduce the likelihood that your primary goal will ever be achieved. You spend too much of your emotional energy on contingency planning instead of on success.”

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Leading Blog

APRIL 27, 2023

This journey towards wisdom very much implies living in the present, planning for the future, and profiting from the past.” Source: Change Proof: Leveraging the Power of Uncertainty to Build Long-term Resilience * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog. What you decide to do is all up to you.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 27, 2020

Then, I have a few who see this as a passing storm, which requires clear thinking and planning for when their company emerges from that storm. Mostly, because of the uncertainty they feel. The post Are You Planning for When the Storm Passes? Unfortunately, too many businesses are hunkered down or muddling along.

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Lead from Within

MAY 5, 2020

They need to immediately begin looking ahead and planning for the future to make sure they’re prepared for what comes next—even if they have no idea what shape it will take. Here’s how you can emulate the best leaders in planning through crisis. Learn from the present while planning for the future. Photo Credit: iStockPhotos.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 25, 2023

Navigating uncertainty as a CEO can be a challenging task. Helping Think Through Strategies: A leadership coach can help leaders develop a clear vision for the future and create a plan to achieve it. They can also help leaders identify potential obstacles and develop contingencies to overcome them.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The genius of leadership is to speak with a voice that pushes past cynicism, doubt, and uncertainty. We need to create a communication plan for the organization, and each leader needs to plan to communicate. When leaders communicate facts alone, constituents fill the emotional and symbolic blanks. We always fill in the blanks.

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Leadership Freak

AUGUST 22, 2018

A five-year plan is a fairy tale in turbulent environments. The best you can do in uncertainty and turbulence is set direction and improvise. Planning is making decisions ahead of time. Last year’s… Continue reading →

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Today, the CCO oversees various aspects of business operations, such as strategy development, customer relationship management, product development, and crisis management. The Chief Commercial Officer ensures a company’s profitability by maximizing its commercial strategy and driving business development.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 13, 2019

Here are 5 (of many) takeaways from taking this class (in no particular order) which are important for life beyond college: Have a plan and be flexible - I started out the course thinking in my perfectionist mindset -- craving to find and work towards THE ideal solution.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 13, 2024

Feedback is an invaluable tool for growth and development, but when mishandled, it can become a source of demotivation and toxicity. Being Vague or Indirect: Unclear feedback can create confusion and uncertainty. Understand the recipient’s viewpoint and offer support for their development.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Property development is an exciting way to start your business. Thanks to popular TV shows, developing property is often seen as a get-rich-quick scheme. But the good news is that starting a property development business can be relatively exciting. If being a property developer appeals to you, then this article will help you.

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CO2

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Modern Leadership Development In our rapidly transforming business environment, the caliber of leadership can be the defining factor in an organization’s success. These new-age skills in leadership development include a heightened emotional and social IQ, a knack for innovation, deep-seated empathy, and effective crisis management.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Their responsibilities do not simply involve financial growth but also include strategizing comprehensive growth plans, fostering team spirit, and driving innovation. Resilience and the ability to handle pressure are essential traits, as navigating through uncertainties and risks is often part of managing the revenue landscape.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 6, 2017

Welcome to the March 2017 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival! Cory Rieken of the Development Dimensions International (DDI) contributed What Happens When Leaders Fail to Use Key Principles? Jon VerBeck of JonVerbeck.com submitted Business Owner Mistakes: Not Understanding Their Revenue Model and Current Sales Plan.

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CO2

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

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. It’s a journey where coaches, with their expertise and experience, help you navigate the complexities of business decisions, strategy formulation, and personal leadership development.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

But they all make us uncomfortable because something is not going the way we planned it. Things don’t always go the way we planned them to go for absolutely no good reason. Resilience means learning to deal with the uncertainty of life as a given. Some disruptions are predictable and some we never saw coming.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

From regulatory changes to technological advancements, staying abreast of these developments is crucial for both finance organizations and executive search firms. In addition to technical expertise, finance leaders must also possess strong strategic thinking abilities, adaptability, and the capacity to navigate uncertainty and ambiguity.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2024

Building resilience into the fabric of the organization is essential for weathering uncertainty and sustaining long-term success. Resilient businesses anticipate and prepare for challenges, leveraging their strengths and resources to navigate uncertainty effectively.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 28, 2023

We face the uncertainty, the discomfort, and doubt about our new potential. Share some details of your plan when you’ve already got it in place. Where are you in Wonderhell? * * * Follow us on Instagram and Twitter for additional leadership and personal development ideas. * * * It’s a rollercoaster of emotions.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. One of the key benefits of performance coaching for executive development is the opportunity for self-reflection and self-discovery.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Organizational capability to develop and continually strengthen a change management muscle is required for success in a world characterized by uncertainty. Adherence to project plan. Did the project plan prove to be an effective, flexible and agile road map for change and resource allocation? PROJECT MANAGEMENT.

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

“Uncertainty is here to stay. Homkes: Growth through uncertainty is a loop, not a line. Question: Because we cannot predict the future, you encourage leaders to stop planning, and start preparing. What is the difference, and what can leaders do to develop a pragmatic strategy in times of uncertainty?

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Experience to Lead

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The story is no different when it comes to developing a leadership strategy in times of change. Whether it be a global pandemic, a company restructuring or a merger, a leadership strategy is crucial if you want to manage shifts and times of uncertainty. A leadership development plan also acts as a compass for navigating change.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 31, 2016

This post first appeared in SmartBrief on Leadership : Here’s a question I often get from managers: “I have employees that don’t want to be developed. Development isn’t for everyone, right? I can’t force them to develop if they don’t want to!” They just want to come to work, do their jobs, and go home.

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Experience to Lead

DECEMBER 18, 2023

While it’s great to have passionate, well-meaning people at the table, trying to get a definite answer or a solid plan of action from multiple contrasting viewpoints can become a near-impossible uphill climb. Let’s explore why leadership development is important, as well as the benefits and challenges of effective leadership development.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

It is a decision that requires careful consideration, extensive planning, and the involvement of a large network of key stakeholders. It guides the development of academic programs, research initiatives, and community engagement efforts, ensuring that the institution remains at the forefront of educational innovation and excellence.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2020

We can develop scenarios to “identify and test how and where the future and the present meet.” Different from experiments that “reveal immediate internal features of a complex system, scenarios explore where the internal organization meets the external environment, where uncertainties lurk beyond anyone’s control.”.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 8, 2024

The product and service portfolio is the aspect of business planning with the least certainty. It’s a natural connection between business strategy and the plans for the products and services brought to market to achieve that strategy over time. If either of these conditions exist, the plan will not be trusted.

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