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University President Search: Bridging Academic Vision and Operational Reality

N2Growth Blog

The selection and appointment of the president shape the university’s strategic direction and operational realities for years to come, regardless of how many years they serve in the role. Operational realities, on the other hand, pertain to the practical aspects of running an organization of any size.

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Assumption Busters: 7 Questions to Propel Your Team’s Strategic Thinking

Let's Grow Leaders

How to help your team challenge assumptions for better creativity and problem-solving In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” When constraints are lifted, the sky’s the limit for creativity.

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Overwhelmed at Work? How to Express Your Stress and Get the Help You Need

Let's Grow Leaders

Constraints are the gateway to creativity. Powerful Phrases for Supporting Your Overwhelmed Team First, if you’re a manager, here are a few frequently uttered unhelpful phrases. As a manager, you want to do what you can to prevent the snowball of overwhelm from picking up speed as it rolls downhill. “I have an idea.”

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Balancing Innovation and Governance: The CDO’s Dilemma

N2Growth Blog

The Intersection of Creativity and Regulatory Compliance In the 21st century, businesses are primarily driven by data-centric operations. These specialized operations require a unique combination of creative innovation and strict regulatory compliance. This balance is crucial, and managing it effectively is complex.

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Overloaded at Work: How to Ask For the Support You Need

Let's Grow Leaders

Constraints are the gateway to creativity. For Managers: Powerful Phrases for Supporting Your Overwhelmed or Overloaded Team First, if you’re a manager, here are a few frequently uttered unhelpful phrases. As a manager, you want to do what you can to prevent the snowball of overwhelm from picking up speed as it rolls downhill.

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The Importance Of “Managing Your Boss”

The Horizons Tracker

Research conducted by Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) indicates that one effective method of cultivating trust, loyalty, and improved outcomes in the workplace involves employees developing the skill of managing their bosses. Consequently, employees may feel disconnected from evolving expectations.

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Management Does Matter In The NHS

The Horizons Tracker

Scarcely is there a more unloved bunch than the humble NHS manager. A recent study from LSE suggests there may be an element of truth to the accusation, as hospitals that hired more managers, or indeed spent more on management, didn’t seem to perform any better (or worse) than hospitals that spent less on management.