N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 19, 2020

But what happens when the same surgeon is promoted to manage other doctors, or in the case of Dr. Rakesh Suri, asked to become the CEO of the entire hospital? And what happens when said hospital is a major global expansion of the world-famous, highly innovative Cleveland Clinic? The hospital soon became an innovation factory. ‘In

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Navigating complex financial markets, making informed decisions, and driving profitability requires strong leadership that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals. This includes a solid grasp of advanced accounting principles, risk management, cryptocurrency, and economic analysis.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 19, 2024

The Benefits of Salon Management Software Integrating management software in a salon environment brings a landslide of operational benefits. Salon owners leveraging these digital solutions find they can more accurately manage bookkeeping, streamline appointment schedules, and keep a vigilant eye on stock levels.

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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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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 25, 2024

Thriving in the ever-shifting business landscape demands effective management and the deployment of innovative strategies. Knowledgeable brand ambassadors play a crucial role in sharing information about the product, its benefits, and what makes it stand out.

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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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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 8, 2019

One of the largest barriers in several organizations is that many managers still tend to think using hierarchical paradigms. Targets, management on result, and control remain the magic words. Roughly speaking, a network organization is about communities and community management, raising the question of how you build communities.

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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. The Role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in Driving Digital Transformation The role of a Chief Information Officer (CIO) in driving digital transformation is crucial in today’s fast-paced business landscape.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The key benefit is the strategic alignment of executives with roles that match their expertise, fostering innovation, collaboration, and a high-performance culture. These evaluations offer an in-depth look at an executive’s strengths and potential, informing leadership development strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

In this mutually beneficial environment, companies can accelerate their learning curves, share risks, and foster a culture of innovation. Promoting Innovation and Creativity: Coopetition creates an environment that fosters innovation by combining diverse perspectives and expertise.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2014

No business will be successful unless its product, service or process is innovative on some level. Innovation is what differentiates companies within the same industry from one another. It isn’t something that can be purchased or built, but it is something that can be encouraged and fostered within a company culture.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 15, 2014

The word innovation has become ubiquitous. Just because something is new – whether it’s a mission statement, product, service, or business—doesn’t mean it deserves to proclaim itself innovative. Innovation is not about doing an old thing in a new way. Author information briansooy. Author information briansooy.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Managing this tension is the key to success in growing and stable organizations—regardless of industry, size, years in business, or profit motive. Here are my five insights on how to manage chaordic tension: 1. One of the assessment tools we use a great deal is the Basadur Innovation Profile. He is the author with Michael G.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 11, 2020

Guest post by Chuck Swoboda : As increasing competition, new technologies and evolving customer expectations continue to disrupt nearly every industry, business leaders are turning to innovation as a way to keep their companies relevant. The standard solution is to create teams that focus explicitly on innovation. The problem?

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Guest post by Kris Oestergaard: Today, every business is looking to find ways to streamline its innovative abilities. Those successful in establishing a culture of innovation have addressed their organization’s “immune systems.” Organizational leaders need to address all three in order to transform into innovation champions.

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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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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

For more information on contributing a post, please see our contributing policies. As a manager, your employees need to know what is expected of them in order to meet and exceed your expectations. Make sure you give your team the tools, information, and budget they need to complete their tasks successfully. Be A Role Model.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 28, 2021

Just as parents tend to think their own children are the most amazing things to walk the earth, so too do innovators have similarly distorted opinions of the ideas that form the basis of their innovations. Grasping the true value of ideas is essential for corporate innovation success. Overvalued. Avoiding overvaluing ideas.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Our September Festival is all about Bold and Innovative Leadership. No one has the words “Bold” or “Innovative” printed on their business cards; but Bill Benoist of Leadership Heart Coaching shares that when you look, these leaders are all around us. Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 16, 2022

While job descriptions attempt to formalize the roles we have at work, it is nonetheless inevitable that all of us take on many more, informal responsibilities as part of our job. The paper finds that informal role structure usually works in two clear ways. They may even highlight particular power relationships within the company.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 25, 2021

.” It’s much easier to encourage someone to think like an entrepreneur if they have a track record of innovation and problem-solving. Tell me about a time that you strongly disagreed with your manager. Make information accessible. What’s the best idea you’ve ever had to improve the business? Tell me about the idea.

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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. Equally critical is their ability to lead with empathy, a trait of immense importance in remote and hybrid work environments.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Robust supply chain leadership ensures effective oversight and management of the end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement to delivery. Moreover, strong leadership in supply chain management ensures cost efficiency.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, effective people management skills are crucial for leaders and managers. People management encompasses a range of responsibilities, from recruiting and onboarding to training and development, performance management, employee engagement, and more.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 31, 2023

In the modern era of technology and business, fleet management has witnessed a transformative shift. The evolution of fleet management is underscored by several innovative practices and technological integrations that promise a more streamlined and intelligent approach.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 23, 2021

Informal labor. A recent study from UCLA suggests a similar picture exists for informal laborers in a wide range of sectors. The researchers examined the informal labor market in six countries and found a general picture of exploitation due to either weak labor protections or a general lack of enforcement.

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CEO Insider

MARCH 16, 2023

That’s the question at the heart of the CEOWORLD 200 Most Influential and Innovative Companies, an annual ranking of corporate reputation based on a poll of some 125,000 global corporate executives, company directors (or equivalent), business leaders, private equity investors, investment bankers, and financial analysts […] The post World’s (..)

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 16, 2024

Action' is the execution phase, where plans are put into motion through decisive and informed steps. It enables executives to understand and manage their emotions and the emotions of others. Decisiveness: The ability to make timely, well-informed decisions is a hallmark of successful executives.

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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. The need for sustainable solutions in managing biomedical waste has never been more pressing. In the realm of biomedical waste management, this means breaking down industry silos and fostering cross-sector engagement.

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Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

This forces premises owners to pay for managed IT support. What are managed IT services, and why should clinics look into them? Here’s a quick breakdown of managed IT services for healthcare. These services come with up-to-date security and risk management. We’re here to help.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

M INTZBERG’S 20th book, Bedtime Stories for Managers , is a thought-provoking page-turner. (In The theme running through most is that managers/leaders need to get out from behind their desks and see the world from the perspective of their employees and customers. Management is not eating the eggs. That requires some explanation.

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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. Many leaders have risen through the ranks using tried and tested methods, but these approaches may no longer be practical in an environment that thrives on innovation and flexibility.

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 24, 2024

Strategies for Cost-Effective LTL Freight Shipping Cost management in LTL shipping requires a multi-faceted approach. Through integrating Transportation Management Systems (TMS), logistics coordinators can gain powerful insights into their operations, from automating shipment scheduling to real-time tracking.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Author information David M. Dye President at Trailblaze, Inc David works with leaders, managers, and supervisors who want to get more done, build teams that care, and achieve results. Leadership Development creativity experimentation Innovation Problem Solving risk' Twitter Facebook Google+ LinkedIn.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2024

Efficient inventory management is a cornerstone of organizational success, impacting everything from customer satisfaction to the bottom line. In this blog, we explore this suggestion and delve into other effective strategies organizations can adopt to better manage their inventory.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 9, 2019

Guest post from James Hlavacek: To improve innovation and growth, knowledge workers must be led, not managed. Today’s knowledge workers gain valuable information from every project and customer. has over 40 years of global experience as a businessman, strategy consultant, and management educator. James Hlavacek, Ph.D.,

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