N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Operating Officer A Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds a distinctive and crucial role in the corporate ecosystem. Equipped with a holistic view of the organization’s objectives and a deep understanding of its operations, a COO is often considered the key driver of operational excellence.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Growing Demand for Executive Search in the Life Sciences Industry Executive search firms are experiencing a surge in demand within the life sciences industry. The life sciences industry is known for its unique challenges in recruiting and hiring.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities. A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

I N THE PAST DECADE, the corporate world has seen a seismic shift in how it operates. The advent of technology that enables remote work combined with the ever-increasing rate of employee turnover in many industries has led to a transformation in the very fabric of organizational culture.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. We find ourselves amidst the challenges of living and working in a triple-threat world of a global pandemic, economic instability, and political unrest.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

However, recent technological advancements and industry shifts have expanded and evolved this role significantly. It is now expected that a CMO strikes a harmony between pioneering innovation and maintaining commercial acumen, a balance intrinsic to the realization of substantial business growth.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

With technology reshaping the global business landscape, many companies will be pushed to fundamentally reconsider their ways of doing international business, diversifying into new product categories and adopting a “borderless” expansion model. FinTech managed to do that by making financial services accessible and affordable globally.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance. Rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing consumer demands are just a few factors contributing to the constant flux in the corporate landscape.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Today’s consumers distrust some traditional brands that do not demonstrate a clear value proposition, labeling, innovativeness, and commitment to the environment. How common is it for CPGs to hire for key positions outside the industry? It is becoming increasingly common for CPGs to hire critical positions outside the industry.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. Embracing this model allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool, which can drive innovation and growth. Many lives and businesses were impacted overnight.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Role of Executive Search Firms in the Finance Industry Executive search firms play a crucial role in the ever-evolving landscape of the finance industry. One of the key responsibilities of executive search firms is to thoroughly understand the specific needs and requirements of their finance industry clients as related to the role.

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Leading Blog

JULY 25, 2019

New startups appear out of nowhere and challenge not only established companies, but entire industries. Their greatest fear is no longer their closest competitor, but the startups which, although they live in metaphorical garages and have hardly taken off, have an innovation power that established organizations can only dream of possessing.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Given that the global biotechnology market was valued at USD 1.55 Some fail for a host of strategic or operational shortcomings addressed in any decent business school course. No question the biotech industry is experiencing significant growth. Models are developed, scrutinized, and refined. His firm, Rose Ventures, Inc.,

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2021

Operations managers have a tough and challenging role, particularly in 2021. As a result, innovation and ingenuity is more important than ever before. If you’re working in operations management, or you aspire to become an operations supervisor, take a look at some of the challenges you’ll be facing in 2021: 1.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Beyond Disruption : Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries, Companies, or Jobs by W. Chan Kim and Renée Mauborgne offer up a bold, new idea that will transform how we all think about innovation and growth. Disruption dominates innovation theory and practice. and global productivity will go up or down.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 27, 2021

At the time of writing, much of Europe is gripped by gas shortages, with governments such as Spain and the United Kingdom introducing emergency measures in a bid to protect customers, while industrial facilities are facing temporary closure as a result of a shortage of energy. Corporate giants are responsible for 70% of global electricity.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 20, 2020

Industrial data. The European Commission plan to create a number of data spaces for specific industries however, such as agriculture and healthcare, with the latter something I’ve advocated for many years. “This requires high-quality data on qualifications, learning opportunities, jobs and the skill sets of people.”

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

The global talent shortage is at a 16-year high , and many of the world’s best executive candidates might not be sitting on the job market. Executive recruiting services tend to operate reactively. This opens up a much wider applicant pool, especially considering that about 70% of the global workforce includes passive candidates.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 26, 2023

The pace of innovation in business is rapid. Each year, new pieces of tech, applications, or software platforms help to improve how businesses operate and the services they can provide to consumers and clients. In this article, the focus is placed on businesses that operate online.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a game-changing force in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, transforming industries and businesses globally. A report by McKinsey Global Institute estimates that AI could add $13 trillion to the global economy by 2030. Is it customer service? Supply chain management?

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 27, 2024

The price of cryptocurrencies has shot up in the last ten years, leading to huge investments in the cryptocurrency industry. Thanks to innovations like blockchain, digital currencies have become a significant part of the modern financial system. The results are quite shocking. Terawatt hours of electricity.

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Leading Blog

JULY 26, 2021

These are the industry disruptors who have changed how business is conducted in distinctly powerful ways. Think how Uber transformed the transportation industry, how Airbnb took over the lodging industry — not to mention how Tesla is upending both the automobile and energy industries. It was truly a game-changer.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2019

How true disruptors use innovation, including digital, to grow the market and create new business models. F OR YEARS I was taught that growing the business in an industry with strong competition was mostly a zero-sum game. However, the overall profitability of the hotel industry went down 3.7% with the introduction of AirBnB.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing. Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 24, 2024

Embracing technology is another cornerstone for optimizing LTL operations; modern transport management systems (TMS) analyze shipping data to inform intelligent decision-making around shipment consolidation, carrier selection, and route planning. The LTL sector will remain crucial in the global supply chain machinery.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2023

It’s your ticket to the big leagues where decisions reshape industries and innovations redefine markets. Provides a Global Perspective This program allows students to incorporate techniques into the curriculum. So, graduates are well-positioned to lead organizations toward success on the global stage.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Understanding the Core Values of N2Growth Based in King of Prussia, PA, N2Growth is a global leadership consulting firm known for its cutting-edge developmental methodologies. A high premium is placed on collaboration, with the understanding that pooling diverse perspectives encourages innovation and creativity.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Language Translation: Break down language barriers in global teams with real-time translation. Idea Generation: Struggling to come up with ideas for a team activity, product innovation, or rewards? Sample Prompt: Read the attached industry newsletter and provide a summary of the key points. Ask AI for a list of suggestions.

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Next Level Blog

MAY 26, 2020

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a post that made the case that we’re all at the beginning of Phase 2 in our response to the global pandemic. Right now, we’re all in the place of dealing with a disruptive innovator called Mother Nature. Taking time to get your team engaged in some challenging “What if?” What else could we do to flex?

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 30, 2020

What is to come in the future of oil and gas industry? They will continue to propel global travel and commerce. The industry will harness the power of growth catalysts to stay ahead of the curve. What is more, the adoption of new technologies will facilitate oil and gas operations. Still Keeping the Lights On.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Innovative Commitment Google and Tesla exemplify the power of fostering a culture of innovation. Their continuous push for breakthroughs has kept them at the forefront of their respective industries. Emphasis on Talent Management In the fiercely competitive tech industry, attracting and retaining top talent is crucial.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 13, 2023

As the world grapples with waste management challenges, the city of Houston stands as a beacon of innovation. In the realm of biomedical waste management, this means breaking down industry silos and fostering cross-sector engagement. Moreover, these policies can incentivize innovations, further driving the sector forward.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2017

Despite the constancy of change in today’s global marketplace, the environment for change in many organizations is unfriendly at best. Few organizations have the appetite for change found at Facebook, Google, Amazon, and other innovative firms. How can a leader initiate and navigate change in a change-averse industry or culture?

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HR Digest

MAY 27, 2023

In a strategic move that reverberated through the financial sector, JPMorgan Chase, the global banking behemoth, announced a calculated workforce reduction aimed at realigning its operations and optimizing efficiency.

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2024

In an interview, Christy Pambianchi, EVP and Chief People Officer at Intel, highlights the importance of continuous learning and innovation in HR, emphasizing Intel’s phased approach to implementing AI tools. At Intel, we believe human ingenuity and adaptivity will always be the driver of progress across industries and fields.

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CEO Insider

MARCH 14, 2023

I founded Clio in 2008, just as the global economy was reeling from the Great Recession. I was a young entrepreneur with big dreams and even bigger ambitions, and—despite the economic challenges—I saw an immense opportunity in cloud technology as a transformative innovation.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The recent explosion of HR technology has driven a major boom in innovative HR solutions. Employee lifecycle management, which defines the major HR function, is somewhat becoming less complicated; HR trends in 2019 suggest the industry is poised to rip even more benefits from the digital progression. Improved employee engagement.

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