N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

This absence of a pre-existing framework can lead to a sense of uncertainty and heightened pressure. This means they must possess diverse skills and knowledge, from finance and marketing to operations and human resources. Balancing these different roles can be overwhelming and require constant learning and development.

Executive Coaching 235

Executive Coaching Entrepreneur Execution Strategic Planning 235

Center for Creative Leadership

JUNE 2, 2020

They carry titles such as vice president or senior director and have responsibilities for one or more functions — such as sales, marketing, finance, operations, engineering, technology, legal, and human resources. They run business units and geographic regions. We surveyed nearly 1,000 leaders to find out.

Self-aware 83

Self-aware Leadership COO Influence 83

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Given the unrelenting pace of change surrounding organizations in virtually every industry, companies are looking for executives who know how to innovate and introduce change, not simply caretakers who can manage the status quo. Senior management doesn't really encourage innovation, you'll hear. They won't let me take risks."

Innovation 15

Innovation Merchandising How To Proposal 15

Harvard Business Review

JANUARY 12, 2011

Most leaders are interested in growing their businesses through innovation, but it's risky business: most innovation efforts fail. After years of helping to make innovation happen as chief communications officer at Steelcase and as a consultant, I have a point of view that I'm willing to bet on. Don't lose sight of the horizon.

Innovation 15

Innovation Brand Project Storytelling 15

HR Digest

JANUARY 19, 2023

Robinson recently received its World Finance Sustainability Awards 2022. The evidence is clear that more diverse and inclusive organizations are more creative, innovative, and higher performing. More frequent communications on the state of our business helped people feel more informed throughout times of uncertainty.

Supply Chain 109

Supply Chain Human Resources Diversity Transportation 109

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 23, 2016

Young firms face many existential threats related to managing internal financial and human resources and external relationships with customers, suppliers, investors and competitors. Firms applied for credit to finance recovery. Challenge risk financing conventions. Businesses likely need new forms of risk financing.

Insurance 8

Insurance Risk Management Finance Supply Chain 8