N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Today’s COO wears many hats and is instrumental in executing corporate strategy, fostering innovation, driving technological integration, and steering the company toward its goals with insightful leadership.

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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. Carefully cultivating a pool of able leaders within the organization drastically reduces the risks associated with unexpected vacancies.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 11, 2022

We increasingly want the organizations we deal with to be purpose-driven and to behave in an ethical way. Research from Rice University suggests that we’re more likely to perceive an organization in such a way if they have a diverse workforce. A diverse workforce. Taking perspectives.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 29, 2023

Leadership and diversity are closely related. Having a diverse leadership team can help to create a more inclusive and equitable workplace. Furthermore, it can improve decision-making and problem-solving, enhance the organization’s reputation and credibility, and improve the organization’s performance and bottom line.

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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. The voyage towards effective board governance commences with delineating what excellence signifies for the organization.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 4, 2024

In their search for innovative solutions, businesses actively seek a variety of unique ideas. million contributors to understand how organizations unknowingly influence the ideas they receive. What they discovered was that when organizations consistently chose similar ideas, it created a trend. Why does this happen?

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Great leaders are essential for the success of any organization. But how do the best organizations develop great leaders? Through the following strategies: Identifying and promoting potential leaders: The best organizations have a system in place for identifying and promoting potential leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today, Chief People Officers and CHROs are not only responsible for the high-value functions of talent acquisition and employee engagement, but they play a crucial role in shaping organizational culture, driving diversity and inclusion, and ethically leveraging technology for effective HR management.

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HR Digest

APRIL 21, 2024

Fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace is crucial for organizations that want to stay competitive and successful. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies promote an environment where people from different backgrounds are culturally and socially accepted, valued, and integrated. A majority of U.S.

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Lead from Within

MARCH 4, 2024

Great leaders understand that developing leaders within their organization is essential for long-term success. Outside Perspectives : Engaging with individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences outside the organization can be a game-changer. A shared language helps teams realign when communication falters.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Importance of Executive Search and Leadership Development to the Growth of the Life Sciences Industry Ensuring that organizations have access to top talent for key leadership positions and that talent is sufficiently supported and developed is critical to the growth of the life sciences industry.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The role of healthcare leadership cannot be underestimated, as it shapes the direction and success of organizations, drives innovation, and ensures the delivery of high-quality care. The Role of Executive Search Firms in Healthcare Leadership Recruitment Executive search firms play a pivotal role in healthcare leadership recruitment.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2024

In the bustling business landscape of London, talent management has become a crucial element for organizational success. The digital age has transformed the way businesses operate, necessitating a shift in talent management strategies to keep pace with technological advancements and the evolving workforce.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here are 24 innovative leadership goals for the new year – including metrics to measure your progress…. Think your organization is too small? Partner with other organizations. Get Real About Diversity and Inclusion: Be honest, are your DEI&A programs simply checking the box? Get serious about it this year.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 25, 2019

Creating psychological safety is essential in a world where innovation, integrity, and renewal can make the difference between success and failure. In The Fearless Organization , Amy Edmondson explains what psychological safety is and what it isn’t and how we can create in our organizations. We all—most of us—manage our image.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

These solutions promote organizational resilience, innovation, and long-term success by sourcing the most qualified candidates worldwide. It facilitates the process of finding and aligning international talent to the strategic needs of organizations worldwide.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

I do quite a bit of work on matters of board composition, selection and succession, and what I can tell you is this; board diversity is simply smart business. In today’s column I’ll share with you the top 10 reasons why diversity is good for the boardroom.

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HR Digest

APRIL 11, 2023

Diversity recruitment and hiring practices have become a critical aspect of building a successful and inclusive workplace culture. However, diversity recruiting and hiring require a deliberate and strategic approach. What does diversity recruitment mean?

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Diversity and inclusion is a buzzword in the business world, countless company websites tout their commitment to building diverse teams and inclusive cultures. Human resource departments are instilling D&I training for hiring managers and discussing their role in hiring diverse employees and creating a culture of inclusion.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 16, 2022

From a talent perspective, mergers are often far from ideal, with many employees choosing to leave an organization after it has been acquired by another firm. Research from Harvard Business School identifies at least one benefit, however, as the managerial team of the new firm is likely to be more diverse as a result of the merger.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Educational leaders are not only responsible for the overall management of an institution but also for creating a vision, setting goals, and driving positive change. These factors combined create a complex landscape for organizations seeking to find and attract the best leaders in the field.

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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. Pisani encourages leaders to prioritize creativity and innovation by hiring the right people and fostering a culture of continuous learning and testing.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 21, 2023

6 methods and ideas for change within organizations Organization development and change management keep running into, over, through, and around each other. Being aware of different perspectives and reactions allows you to tailor your methods and approaches to best support the team or organization through the change process.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

In an exclusive interview, Lynne Oldham, Chief People Officer at Stash, shares expert insights on driving diversity and performance in today’s workplace. From her extensive board experience, Oldham underscores the importance of diverse board compositions for fostering open communication and collaboration.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 5, 2023

Innovation and creativity are important drivers of success for any business or organization. Here are some steps you can take to foster a culture of innovation and creativity within your team: Encourage open-mindedness and divergent thinking: Encourage your team to think outside the box and consider multiple perspectives.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 6, 2023

While diversity is generally seen as a positive thing in the workplace, it can make coordination harder when there are more divergent views. Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology explores how diverse teams can manage to function effectively. “However, this potential needs to be unlocked. .”

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, it becomes imperative for organizations to adapt and leverage digital strategies to stay competitive.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

” This dynamic approach has numerous benefits and challenges, and savvy organizations can leverage it to foster growth and gain a competitive edge. In this mutually beneficial environment, companies can accelerate their learning curves, share risks, and foster a culture of innovation.

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HR Digest

JULY 27, 2023

These generational differences can create challenges in the workplace, but they can also be a source of strength and innovation when properly understood and managed. What is Generational Diversity? Generational diversity refers to the differences that exist between individuals of different generations in the workplace.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

They are no longer responsible for managing risk but also for driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth. Insurance executives must possess diverse skills and qualities to excel in this dynamic environment.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Innovation involves trying out new things, making improvements, and seeing what works in the market. This can make it tough for company leaders to push for innovation. The study found that if that was the case, firms seem to be “more” innovative than normal. “Subordinate managers run the company day to day.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 3, 2019

When creating an innovation team, we often put a lot of thought and effort into bringing the right functional expertise together. Making sure we have diverse marketing, design, engineering, product supply, finance, research and innovation working together early in the process is certainly smart.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The Role of Executive Search Firms in the Technology Industry Executive search firms play a vital role in the technology industry by helping organizations navigate the complex talent acquisition landscape. Technology leaders must possess diverse skills and competencies in this ever-changing landscape.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 19, 2022

As the debate around diversity in our teams and organizations has developed in recent years, the general heuristic has been that diverse teams are usually great for coming up with novel ideas, but they’re not so good for efficient coordination. The post Are Diverse Teams Really Poor At Efficient Coordination?

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 25, 2019

Guest post from Alf Rehn: Some say we live in the golden age of innovation, an age ruled by transformation and revolution. Instead, I would argue that we live in the age of innovation crisis. We’ve never spent more on innovation, yet as many CEOs are starting to notice, the returns are diminishing, and the trend is down, not up.

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ExactHire - Leadership

MAY 5, 2021

Diversity is complicated, and that’s why most companies fail to meet their Diversity, Equity & Inclusion goals. Businesses tend to see diversity as a numbers issue. But emphasizing statistics ignores the uncomfortable factors that lead to poor diversity. These factors make conversations around diversity difficult.

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