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Are ‘Bright Shiny Objects’ Worth Your Time (And Money)?

N2Growth Blog

Beware of bright shiny objects! Today the term “bright shiny objects” is used in reference to organizations that cannot formulate a strategy, or if they do develop one, they fail to adhere to it. By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. That could be a lesson contained in J.R.R.

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Sales by Objectives (SBO): Sales Planning

Coaching Tip

Strategy could be defined as the "big picture" and the tactics as the actual professional selling that happens to accomplish the sales objective. The same is true of what people typically refer to as strategic planning (very narrow and well defined plans or "road maps" for achieving a company's mission over a 5/10 year period).

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10 Tips for Setting SMART-er Goals and Objectives

Rapid BI

10 Tips for Setting SMART-er Goals and or Objectives George Ambler has a good post on SMART goals at his blog The Practice of Leadership. It’s title is the “10 Steps to Setting SMART objectives” and references an article by Andrew Bell whose title is also “10 Steps to SMART Objectives” (.pdf).

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Exploring the Power of Collaborative Competition

N2Growth Blog

Understanding Coopetition and its Potential Benefits Coopetition refers to the simultaneous cooperation, collaboration, and competition between businesses or individuals. Managing Conflicting Objectives: Coopetition demands careful alignment of strategic objectives between partners.

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The Ins and Outs of an Executive Director Search

N2Growth Blog

The executive director serves as the driving force behind the implementation of strategic initiatives and ensures that the organization achieves its goals and objectives. This process involves thoroughly understanding the organization’s objectives, culture, and strategic goals.

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Board Governance Excellence: The Pinnacle of Organizational Success

N2Growth Blog

Essentially, governance sketches the framework within which an organization pirouettes and mastering governance is synonymous with actualizing strategic objectives and sustainable growth. A proficient board is a guiding light, offering leadership and oversight to fuel the realization of organizational objectives.

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Chief Procurement Officer Search: Securing Your Supply Chain Leadership

N2Growth Blog

One of the key qualities of an effective CPO is the ability to think strategically and align procurement initiatives with the overall business objectives. This collaboration ensures that the identified qualities and skills needed for a chief procurement officer (CPO) align with the overall business objectives and culture.