N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 12, 2020

As many of the extravagant claims around artificial intelligence have failed to materialize in the last few years, it’s tempting to regard the technology as having had a limited impact on the world. The technology also holds significant promise in terms of lifting people out of poverty and providing cleaner, more affordable energy.

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HR Digest

MARCH 23, 2023

In this article, we’ll present 10 polite ways to write a layoff email to employees – each of these layoff letter templates will help you ensure that when they do happen, the redundancy feel fair and the company and the affected workforce are set up for success. Research shows that bad layoffs rarely help the leaders accomplish their goals.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 29, 2020

In the face of the unrelenting march of technology, a common argument is that labor market mobility is essential to help people combat the risk of disruption to their livelihood. It’s one of the key weapons espoused by Oxford University’s Carl Benedikt Frey in his latest book The Technology Trap.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

The significant increases in employee engagement have been partially eroded due to global anxiety and rapid technological advances creating uncertainty about job losses, although Africa’s engagement levels continue to rise. However, rapid technological advances are a threat to job creation.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2020

The more we use technology and outsourced thinking, we diminish our ability to think for ourselves. In this book, Kanter shows how people everywhere can unleash their creativity and entrepreneurial adroitness to mobilize partners across challenging cultural, social, and political situations and innovate for a brighter future.

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Strategy Driven

JULY 28, 2020

Whereas in politics also, smooth transmission of messages is essential, and success heavily relies on it. Advancement in technology has transformed modes of communication and enabled humans to use several mechanisms to transmit information. Effective use of dialogue in the technological era means the use of appropriate words.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Coaching is a collaborative process focused on individual development and improvement. However, consultants bring an outside perspective, free from internal politics or pre-existing assumptions. They stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes that can impact businesses.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 27, 2020

However, as companies are shifting towards remote work, how can women better utilize technology as a means for building relationships within their organizations to set themselves ahead for advancement? Most women understand the value of networking and the way it can increase their visibility and potential opportunities.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

The political environment in the United States as elsewhere is driven by fear-based narratives. What has emerged from these conversations is that while everyone’s experiences under pressure are unique, pressure follows patterns and develops in predictable ways. And that feeds our approach in society at large. Leadership is about hope.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

This not only refers to our political spectrum but to all corporate leaders and managers worldwide. This can lead to a loss of confidence in the political process, a decline in civic engagement, and a general sense of disillusionment and cynicism. This can be achieved through open communication and technology to enhance transparency.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 17, 2019

Noted futurist Bob Johansen, author of The New Leadership Literacies , envisions that, through technology and digital interconnectivity, future organizations will become distributed, not just decentralized, and be required to “shape shift” in the midst of disruptive market conditions. But what, if any, has its impact been in the workplace?

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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

This comprehensive guide will provide you with valuable insights, practical tips, and proven strategies to help you navigate the ever-evolving landscape of HR and unlock new opportunities for professional development. The HR field is constantly evolving, and professionals must adapt to new trends, technologies, and best practices.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 31, 2024

Politely declining commitments that don’t align with your objectives preserves your valuable time and energy. Embrace Technology: Leverage technology to streamline your workflow and communication. Saying no when necessary is a crucial skill. Evaluate each request against your priorities and goals.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

One of the most interesting developments of spring was the move by Twitter to begin regulating the content that appeared on its platform. The analysis found that exposure to fake news decreased our general trust in the media generally, but it appeared to increase trust in politics, with trust in both the justice system and in Congress rising.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2020

Overhaul Technology 5. To address the technology gap at Nasdaq, Greifeld went outside to buy winners—smart acquisitions. Business leaders should always cultivate an attentive disposition toward outsiders, especially in industries impacted by technology. Don’t feel like you’re above politics—none of us are.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Before Silicon Valley disrupted the world with new technologies and business models, America’s industrial giants paved the way. Companies like General Electric, United Technologies, and Caterpillar were the Google and Amazon of their day, setting gold standards in innovation, growth, and profitability.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

As highlighted in a recent article , the release of ChatGPT in its various guises, along with numerous other generative AI-based technologies, has heralded a flurry of articles, studies, and headlines lauding the often catastrophic impact such technologies will have on jobs and society more broadly.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

As a business, the challenge is how to best use this technology to promote ideas and products. As a consumer, the challenge is to understand how this technology is influencing us. A better understanding of what is actually behind the technology will help us to ask better questions and respond in a measured and responsible manner.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 23, 2023

” The Matthew Effect Indeed, far from technology being found to disrupt incumbent operators, the data suggests that investments in digital technology are largely ensuring that dominant incumbents can entrench their strong market position and fight off any upstarts.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Research from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business questions whether this is really the case, not least because it’s an assumption that separates economics and politics from one another. They developed a model to demonstrate how an industry unfolds when firm behavior and regulatory actions are co-dependent on one another.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

We all have days when we wish we could be somewhere else working in a different role, maybe you met someone at a party who is doing the kind of thing you dream of, and at the same time, you have a lot going on with office politics, but is this a justifiable reason to find another job and hand in your notice? Personal Development .

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

We find ourselves amidst the challenges of living and working in a triple-threat world of a global pandemic, economic instability, and political unrest. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020. Selection Methodology.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 18, 2021

Make wellbeing part of career development conversations. Friendships mitigate division, bias, gossip, and office politics. Gallup found that “almost all forms of social time boost mood, but technological remote forms such as texting and social media have thresholds—mood drops after moderate amounts.

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HR Digest

JULY 29, 2023

As we look ahead to 2023, the landscape of work is continuously evolving, shaped by technological advancements, changing workforce demographics, and a global pandemic. Hybrid work will continue to be a significant trend, with HR leaders focusing on developing strategies to support remote and hybrid teams.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 14, 2024

When our situations clash with our self-perception, we experience a disconcerting condition known as “identity threat,” extensively explored in various fields like marketing and political science. Despite the wealth of literature on this topic, there has been a notable gap—until now.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 6, 2023

Few AI-based tools have made such a splash as that made by chatGPT in recent months, with commentators breathlessly proclaiming that all manner of professions will be upended by the tool, its peers, or the technology that underpins them. Instead, those tasks were both amplified and diversified as a result of the new technology.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

A university president must naturally possess strong leadership qualities, a deep understanding of academia, and the ability to navigate the complex landscape and politics of higher education and related public and private sector partnerships.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, the research also highlights the significance of diverse educational, industrial, and organizational backgrounds among managers and board members in fostering innovation in research and development (R&D), thereby generating both economic and social value. ”

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

Throughout the last few years, various austere bodies have highlighted the need for AI to develop in ways that benefits all of society. The latest to add its thoughts to the mix is a new report from Qatar University, which highlights how unregulated AI is a significant threat to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It features a wide range of startups and larger technology companies and provides a range of visions for the future. Most of these visions feature combinations of data, AI, genomics, wearables and other technologies that are well known to us all. That is, they are well known to us all via their applications in other industries.

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Leading Blog

JULY 4, 2021

JFK‘s advisor Ted Sorensen said he read widely on history, biography, and politics. Gladwell asks, “How is it that, sometimes, for any number of unexpected and random reasons, technology slips away from its intended path?” L IKE HIS MOTHER Rose, John Kennedy believed that reading constituted the most important instrument of knowledge.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 19, 2021

Instead of a technology-powered apocalypse, therefore, we are seeing an evolution of work that is powered by technology. The researchers begin by trying to gain a realistic understanding of the technologies that are driving change across the world. Beyond the hype.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 9, 2020

The developments made in a wide range of technologies have caused considerable consternation about just what the future of work will be. framework that governments can use to develop a road map to a win–win transition, ” McKinsey say. Positive change. Changing skill requirements.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 20, 2019

Perhaps what if different today is our ability to so quickly and persuasively disseminate it through technology. Fakery has not only pervaded politics, it has made deeper inroads into business and our personal lives. Just as we have technology glitches so too do we have human glitches in the way we process information.”

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2020

From politics to pop culture, Gen Z admires brands who are willing to engage in timely conversations. Technology has given us the tools to show us, in real-time, that we are one piece of a much larger puzzle. Staying relevant with Gen Z requires brands to stay on the pulse of everything happening in culture. Truth 4: Possibility.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 24, 2020

Earlier this year a group of Harvard Business School academics warned that the dysfunctional nature of American politics was harming the country’s competitiveness. The rankings, which are topped by Singapore for the second year in a row, assess nations on their ability to generate prosperity. Small economies for the win.

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