N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

Even the most savvy CEO may have blind spots in his or her skill sets, core competencies, or voids in the org chart which can also cause blind spots.

Blog 305

Blog Brand Depreciation CEO 305

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Does the company purchase an off-the-shelf solution, utilize an ASP (Application Service Provider) solution or embark upon developing a custom application? Oh, and what about development methodology? Best practice for them is to outsource to manufacturing partners who can do the job. But manufacturing?

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Blog Outsourcing Competitive Advantage Innovation 334

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

I will onshore, offshore, outsource, insource, or execute whatever business strategy I implement without regard for diversity. This is a leadership issue in which diversity, and the awareness of it, will play a key role in the development of future leaders. Compete on your merits not why your lack thereof should be overlooked.

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Diversity Blog Leadership Learning-by-Doing 350

Harvard Business Review

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

Instead, our interviews found a willingness to let organizational forms and structures evolve naturally, developing in line with the identity of the enterprise. The functional departments, instead of managing projects, focus on learning and development and specialized guidance for the relevant staff assigned to capabilities.

Development 8

Development Supply Chain Incentives Outsourcing 8

Harvard Business Review

JULY 14, 2015

These are typically specific, functional abilities like project management, web development, financial analysis — or advisory skills that come from years of experience. “If you’re 22 and you’re not a web developer, you probably don’t have marketable skills,” he warns. Can you try it out?

Planning 8

Planning Outsourcing Case Study Consultative 8