N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

Although tangential compromises are available at a functional pinnacle, recognize that a senior executive candidate with the requisite years of experience will have broad traits baked in hard. Build a relationship with an executive search partner who understands your portfolio business model and has uncanny assessment nouse.

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CO2

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The Unseen Backbone of Business Leadership In the dynamic world of business, the role of an Executive Assistant is often the unsung hero in the narrative of leadership success. Executive assistants must possess a blend of tactical expertise and strategic thinking.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 4, 2024

Yes, even executives could use some upskilling, and for good reason. See, when you’re an executive, staying on the cutting edge isn’t just a luxury; it’s a strategic necessity so much so that upskilling – actively honing specific, relevant skills to stay ahead – is very wise. Here are 3 tips for you.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Without executive support your project will fail. 5 Big Mistakes When Communicating with Executives 1. Over-Confidence Executives are suspicious of rose-colored glasses. Water down […] The post The Secret to Communicating with Executives appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

The process of sourcing, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding an executive continues to evolve at a rapid pace. Many corporations are overhauling their approach to hiring executives and are more open-minded to change than ever before. 4 Trends in Executive Hiring With Strategic Solutions. It’s a win-win.

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Career Advancement

MARCH 16, 2020

She was striving to increase her visibility by taking on high-profile projects. She’d taken on two new projects that made up nearly half of her workload. You’re working to increase your output and the caliber of projects you carry out, building visibility and influence while excelling in your current job. Eat a healthy snack.

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Career Advancement

APRIL 5, 2021

Getting to know the key executives in your company will propel your career forward. When they run into an executive in the hallway, they avert their eyes. My clients have shared these reasons for not building relationships with executives: Not having the time. The executives work in a different department. Why is that?

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

From “hands-on” execution and metrics to “hands-off” strategic decisions and measures, here are 4 shifts to navigate. your role shifts toward, “Let’s get our best people on the project. So ask yourself, “How can I shift from Subject Expert to Strategic Executive in my new leadership role ?”. Shift from “Me” to “We”. News Flash!

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Eric Jacobson

JANUARY 18, 2024

Those authors, Ken Blanchard and Garry Ridge, recommend you ask the following six essential questions whenever you do a project review : What did we set out to do? And, these questions are important to ask even if there was no mistakes made during the project. Here is some great advice from the authors of, Helping People Win At Work.

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Career Advancement

JULY 1, 2019

What should we be looking for in a training meant to prepare them for executive positions? Joel Answers: The most important quality your talent pipeline of leaders need to have to move to the next level is executive presence. Title of the training: Executive Presence : Four Ways to Convey Confidence and Command Respect as a Leader.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 14, 2022

There are innovative practices coming to light all the time that benefit business owners and encourage employees into more productive outputs, and agile project management is the recent one gaining traction. Key Features of Agile Project Management. There are five clear features to consider for effective agile project management.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 29, 2018

The post Communicating With Executives When Your World’s on Fire appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. When your world’s on fire, and you’re working around the clock to survive, it feels like the last thing you have time for is formal updates.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 25, 2013

When execution is broken, so is leadership. Teams that don’t execute are starving. Execution breaks down when there’s. 4 Reasons Execution Breaks Down [.] 4 Reasons Execution Breaks Down [.] The post 4 Reasons Execution Breaks Down: and How to Fix It appeared first on Let's Grow Leaders. Lead better.

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Career Advancement

OCTOBER 9, 2017

Mei had just scheduled a one-on-one meeting with an upper-level executive in her company. She didn’t get much face time with high-level executives, so when communicating with them, she knew she had to make it count. She understood that talking with senior executives was a great strategy for boosting her visibility at work.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Executives are expected to foresee industry trends, set long-term goals, and ensure the company's growth aligns with its vision. Participate in cross-departmental projects to gain insights into areas outside your expertise. Action: Seek opportunities to lead larger projects or initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration.

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Career Advancement

MAY 25, 2021

Getting to know the key executives in your company will propel your career forward. When they run into an executive in the hallway, they avert their eyes. My clients have shared these reasons for not building relationships with executives: Not having the time. The executives work in a different department. Why is that?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

What you need to do, says Kevin Kelly is find an ordinary idea and implement that idea with xceptional execution. The Pursuit of Xceptional Execution , “the antidote for too much knowledge is execution. Execution helps to work through fear and build confidence. Execution is taking the next step in spite of that knowledge.”

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 24, 2022

The article suggests that when we hand an idea to someone else to execute, it ultimately harms the creativity of the final product. A far better approach is to ensure that the originator of the idea is involved throughout the development of the project. Seeing it through.

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Women on Business

APRIL 7, 2011

I remember when I picked up my first project management book. However, I was determined to not only find the resources to help me plan and execute a project, but also, decode what was written in the book. What Is a Project? When you look at it that way, MOST things are actually projects. Planning the Project.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 25, 2018

It’s no surprise that a Korn Ferry survey found leading change one of the top reasons for leaders to hire an executive coach. Leading change is more challenging than managing a project that has defined beginning and end points. The post Executive Coaching and Leading Change appeared first on Lead Change. Encouragement.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2019

I’ve reviewed thousands of profiles over the course of my career as an executive search consultant. I’ve found that most senior executives have the basics dialed-in. Start by reflecting on some of the projects you’ve completed, the teams you’ve been on or the roles you’ve served in.

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

MAY 2, 2018

When I asked the board chair what went wrong, he said it was a well-executed project but a flawed idea. The post A Flawed Idea Well-Executed Does Not Fail Forward appeared first on Seapoint Center for Collaborative Leadership. We have been told that the best companies are […].

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 13, 2023

Stop that Credit Stealer and Get the Recognition You Deserve “I was in a meeting the other day, and one of the executives thanked my boss for the success of a project I’ve been working on all year. The really infuriating thing is that she had NOTHING to do with that project. And you know what she said next?

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 2, 2021

The number one goal of an executive coach is to prepare you for the challenges of today and tomorrow in leading roles. Executive coaching programs help you build confidence and enhance your performance to work better towards your goal. Executive coach meetings to create engagement. These provide you the room for improvement.

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CO2

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Aaron Hobbs President of RISE shares his experience in having an executive coach and the benefits he gained, during this interview. What led you to seek executive coaching, and why did you choose your particular coach? This is my first executive role and largest team I’ve been responsible for. Seeks a curiosity coach.

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thoughtLEADERS, LLC

APRIL 1, 2020

Most of the major initiatives we pursue are conducted as projects. What do you do when those projects go up in flames? There are seven common reasons our projects go bad and the ways to avoid them. Projects go off the rails all the time. There are seven deadly killers of projects.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 19, 2015

One of the main reasons that projects fail to launch, or realize long-term success, is the lack of executive sponsorship. In fact, a 2014 Research Study by Prosci indicated that projects with strong, effective executive sponsorship were 3.5 How aligned is my project to the overarching strategies of the organization?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2016

A guide for new executives that explores how to create an overarching, enterprise-wide transformative program. The post The Executive Checklist (Palgrave-Macmillan) appeared first on N2Growth. By: Jim Kerr. BUY ON AMAZON.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. Terrific opportunity to showcase talent to the executive team. Terrific opportunity to showcase talent to the executive team. Lack of Project Sponsorship. Action learning projects give participants exposure to executives.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 5, 2015

Done well, action learning projects are one of the very best forms of leadership development. Terrific opportunity to showcase talent to the executive team. Terrific opportunity to showcase talent to the executive team. Lack of Project Sponsorship. Action learning projects give participants exposure to executives.

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Kevin Eikenberry

MARCH 6, 2017

While I’m not going to give you the encyclopedic solution to the challenge of getting more of the right work done on projects more effectively and getting projects completed on time, I am going to share of few insights that I and my team have been […].

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Lead on Purpose

MARCH 4, 2013

In general, a project is defined as an activity or endeavor that has a definite start and end date, and is done to achieve certain goals or objectives. The common stages of a project include Initiation, Planning, Execution, Control and Completion. Below are more useful tips on how to manage a project effectively.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Posted in Change Management Communication is key to execute a change project. Here are 5 tips for communicating effectively and giving your change project the best chance of success. Believing that your team will implement change without fully understanding the objectives or the reasons for the change will lead to failure.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Here are some key insights into selecting the right executive search firm to partner with. Various studies show that the failure rate of executives coming into new companies is 30 to 40 percent after 18 months. executive search firms that are looking to help to place talent in organizations. There are thousands of U.S.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 4, 2013

In my work as an executive coach, I meet at least once a month with each of my coaching clients. For better or worse, this talk track ends up becoming part of their executive presence and their brand as a leader. It’s such a difficult environment/project/client/travel schedule…”. Everyone here is useless/stupid/incompetent….”.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 25, 2021

Newest in the series is the HBR Project Management Handbook. Nieto-Rodriguez defines projects as : Limited in time; they have a start and an end. Further, he explains that projects differ from operations , which are day-to-day activities, and which generally follow similar patterns and objectives every year. Hence, his new book.

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Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 23, 2024

This article presents a six-step practice for ushering machine learning projects from conception to deployment. Outside of Big Tech and a handful of other leading companies, machine learning initiatives routinely fail to deploy, never realizing value. What’s missing? A specialized business practice suitable for wide adoption.

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