N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Understanding the Evolution of the IT Industry Over the past few decades, the IT industry has undergone several remarkable transformations. In this ever-evolving landscape, understanding the evolution of the IT industry becomes crucial for organizations and professionals alike.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Identifying the Skills and Qualities of Effective Finance Executives First and foremost, a strong finance executive should deeply understand today’s financial principles and methodologies in the industry. This includes a solid grasp of advanced accounting principles, risk management, cryptocurrency, and economic analysis.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

The Role of Executive Search Consultancy in Identifying Top Talent Executive search consultancies bring a wealth of expertise and industry knowledge to the process of identifying top talent. One key advantage of executive search consultancies is their ability to access a wide talent pool within and outside the organization’s industry.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 3, 2023

The research shows that communities affected by substantial manufacturing job losses in the past 50 years tend to have lower involvement in sustainability planning, limited sustainability-related abilities, and have made less headway in achieving sustainability targets such as energy and water conservation. “The data bear that out.”

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

The traditional model of long-serving executives has shifted, giving way to a more dynamic environment where factors like performance, industry disruptions, and stakeholder expectations play significant roles. This highlights the importance of succession planning in ensuring smooth leadership transitions. years in 2022.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020

The Covid-19 pandemic is one obvious example of an uncontrollable crisis affecting almost every industry in one way or another. While many wise businesses will have a crisis management strategy in place, it’s a situation few could have directly planned for. What uncontrollable factors affect the hospitality industry?

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Strategy Driven

JULY 19, 2023

However, attending a professional networking event that has been specifically arranged for your industry in person adds a whole new positive element to the experience, as even the highest of screen definitions can never replace face-to-face interactions.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 19, 2021

A gym business plan becomes of great help in ensuring nothing is overlooked when establishing and running the operation. The plan serves as a formal document that outlines the different aspects of the business. A well-defined plan, while not essential, helps businesses secure capital and grow their organization.

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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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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Identifying Growth-Stage Leadership to Drive Innovation in Life Sciences Effective executive search partners play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and assessing the leadership best aligned to drive growth and innovation, all the more important in highly dynamic industries like life sciences.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

However, pipe bending plays an essential role in manufacturing products for use across a wide variety of industries. Pipe Bending in the Aerospace Industry. The aerospace industry faces a lot of challenges because it’s very important to fabricate durable, strong bends that exceed standard specifications.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 15, 2013

In the most recent turn of events, Blackstone Group withdrew its bid for the company after making the determination that Dell’s future and the PC industry looks bleak. It is essentially impossible not to and this is particularly true in the ever-changing and evolving technology industry. years as of 2011 from 10 years in 2000.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

One of the primary challenges is the competitive nature of the industry. Another challenge in finding and attracting top talent in the education sector is the evolving nature of the industry itself. To conduct a successful executive search in the education industry, several strategies can be employed.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 1, 2024

As she explained the situation, Melissa’s department was in the middle of a major reorganization resulting from changes in the industry. They had a clear communication plan. All the planning and thoughtful strategizing you or your leaders do can’t eliminate uncertainty. I didn’t see this coming.”

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

A manufacturing industry client had put a Digital Transformation Planning process in place before I began working them last year. The management team had done many of the right things in getting the planning program off of the ground – training, governance and executive oversight were all in place.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

A detailed and personalized action plan is then developed to guide individuals on their leadership journey. The process is flexible yet structured; it comprises broad phases such as discovery, solution generation, action plan development, implementation, and reassessment.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 4, 2022

This week the European Commission announced plans to create a more effective health data space that spans the continent and encourages secure data sharing across the European Union. It will create a strong legal framework that will allow researchers, institutions, and industry to pull together and combine all their data.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Regardless if you’re launching a clothing brand or you want to make your fashion business known globally, there are various ways on how to be successful in the fashion industry. What you need is a thoughtful business plan and some brilliant marketing ideas for your fashion company to take the first step on that path of success.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 18, 2017

He improved on the process that would become the factory operation approach for all industries. With the advent of railroads and the availability of labor, especially immigrant workers, America quickly became the industrial capital of the world, exporting goods cheaply due to efficiencies gained by mass production.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Salary and wages are simple compensation plans that let us know what to expect—a standard amount at the end of every pay cycle. Sales compensation plans take a lot more work to get right. Sometimes these are given as additional bonuses for good performance, while other times these are tied into entire salary compensation plans.

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HR Digest

MAY 3, 2023

The company’s recent plan to replace 7,800 jobs with AI has led to a halt in hiring and job cuts in the tech industry. IBM’s decision to replace 30 back-office jobs with AI could be seen as a move to stay competitive in a rapidly changing industry.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2024

Individuals or partners develop a plan and iterate as new information arises. If sophisticated investors are involved — as often happens in biotech — the plan is undoubtedly subjected to intensive due diligence. They're things you never saw coming and you never planned for. Develop living plans that are regularly updated.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 17, 2017

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) is a billion dollar business for good reason. An ERP management information system integrates areas such as planning, purchasing, inventory, sales, marketing, finance and human resource. In fact, buying and implementing ERP has become a top priority for firms in highly competitive industries.

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HR Digest

MAY 22, 2021

Before you accept that new job, it is important to carefully evaluate the compensation plan. What is a compensation plan? A compensation plan, also referred to as a “total compensation plan,” includes more than just salary. Retirement benefits – include 401(k)/403(b), pension plans, etc. Relocation expenses.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

Business planning can save time and money in the long run. Sharing your business plan with your employees can help to direct and motivate them as well. A business plan should be a flexible and dynamic template that changes with the industry. Here are a few tips on how to create a strategic business plan for your future.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Should you make any changes to your incentives and sales compensation plan in the current economic landscape? A March survey from Willis Towers Watson found that 75% of companies did not plan on making adjustments to sales compensation plans at that time. Steps To An Effective Sales Compensation Plan During The Covid Crisis.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

AUGUST 8, 2013

Please enjoy this recap of the latest trends in the executive coaching industry from Brian Underhill, Ph.D. And since there is not yet a book in the plan (I’m too extroverted – writing can be difficult!), Despite the increasing industry chatter regarding coach certification, there continues to be mixed opinions about it.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Importance of Healthcare Leadership in Executive Search Processes Effective leadership is imperative in the healthcare industry, where the well-being of individuals rests in capable hands. One essential quality is adaptability. Another crucial skill for successful healthcare leaders is strategic thinking.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 30, 2021

Employers in the healthcare industry value hard skills just like soft skills. You must have collective abilities that include decision-making, business planning, communication, delegation, etc. If so, there are several skills you need to have in your resume to secure an interview and ultimately get your dream job.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Digital leadership is not limited to technology-driven companies; businesses across industries recognize the need for influential digital leaders to stay competitive in the market. As digital technologies continue to disrupt traditional industries, businesses must embrace digital leadership to drive innovation and ensure long-term success.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In an industry as complex and rapidly evolving as healthcare, having strong executive leadership is more important than ever. Healthcare executives need to possess a deep understanding of the industry, including its unique regulatory landscape, emerging technologies, and evolving patient needs.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They lead essential tasks such as shaping business development activities, planning marketing strategies, exploring revenue opportunities, communicating the company’s value proposition, and delivering on strategic projects. Many executive search firms boast a deep understanding of the marketplace and industry specifics.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 31, 2020

With this in mind, you can’t afford to make mistakes when planning an event for your company. You should never start planning an event without a clear goal and objective. While you might have a plan for the event , it may not be what the attendees want to experience. Planning Late. Lack of a Definite Goal for the Event.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

One of the key benefits of executive search in the legal sector is the ability to tap into a vast network of industry contacts and passive candidates. Understanding the Unique Challenges of the Legal Industry in Recruiting Top Talent The legal industry faces unique challenges when it comes to recruiting top talent.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 16, 2015

Others, full of optimism, forge ahead with gusto, experience meteoric success, and later face a precipitous change in fortune due to a circumstance that could have been planned for. For career and business success, it’s worth pursuing a middle ground—one where we take calculated risks but have a fallback strategy in case Plan A craters.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Importance of Finding Innovators in the Life Sciences Industry In today’s rapidly evolving life sciences industry, finding innovators has become critical for organizations seeking to stay ahead of the curve. Finding innovators in the life sciences industry The importance of innovative leadership cannot be overstated.

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