N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Understanding the Evolving Roles of Chief Marketing and Chief Digital Officers In today’s interconnected marketplace, the role of the CMO extends far beyond traditional advertising and brand management. Their leadership is crucial in ensuring the organization remains agile and responsive in an era of constant technological change.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

Olivier Prestel warns, The biggest mistake is promoting a top salesperson to manager simply because theyre good at sales. When a leader fails to inspire or manage effectively, team members may disengage or leave the organization. Such misalignments not only create frustration for the individual but also disrupt team dynamics.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 26, 2020

We have provided reassurance, in a world gone crazy, that when “normality” returns—as it inevitably will, in one form or another—they will have: Seen change as an opportunity; Managed the acceleration of change; Better change capacities at an individual, team, and organisational level; and. The post How Agile Is Your Business?

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lets explore two critical domains where connections are paramount: innovation and talent management. Talent Management Is a Connection Issue Talent is the lifeblood of any organization. He is the founder of Ensemble Enabler, fostering agile organizational cultures and advanced leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

We understand that these senior leaders must thrive under pressure, manage multiple critical initiatives, and ensure alignment with broader corporate goals. By embedding a structured framework for continuous improvement, the best operating executives meet immediate performance targets and help organizations remain agile and future-focused.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Technology, therefore, is not merely a convenient tool but an essential commodity that requires strategic allocation and management in the modern business landscape. Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount. Corporations can navigate economic uncertainties and volatility through digital modeling.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Find out how to enhance your personal energy when managing or collaborating with others to become more mentally agile and productive. Find out how to enhance your personal energy when managing or collaborating with others to become more mentally agile and productive.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2025

This slow, painful slide into irrelevance happens to successful products when their management succumbs to those three basic human tendencies: loss of urgency, a proud and protective attitude, and an entitlement mentality. Real leadership is the key to speed and agility. Thoroughly focus on the next big thing.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

By integrating measurable metrics with qualitative insights, these evaluations become a key driver of organizational transformationone that identifies pivotal leadership qualities, including agility, resilience, and adaptability. These efforts not only strengthen leadership pipelines but also reinforce sustainable competitive advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

No wonder that specialists and managers that have invested years gradually improving a process do not advocate nor gravitate toward abrupt change. As a consequence of this expectation, we live with accelerating change and drive the ability to manage and adopt it. Most larger organizations are not good at managing change.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 30, 2024

Managing all parts of the organization in the same way will not lead to success. Execute with agility. Agility allows you to make good decisions quickly and learn as you go. Although it is tempting to think through this linearly, no organization will experience it linearly. What should we do?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

A proficient leader in this role also manages commercial risks and identifies new market opportunities. Their efforts enhance the organization’s agility, enabling it to navigate uncertainties and maintain a competitive edge.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 16, 2018

These changes are not just causing disruption to businesses, but are also becoming a big problem for the managers to face. Managers and their teams are feeling insecure, causing major health hazards. Agility: remain flexible to changes and adapt with speed. Agility has become a popular concept today.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

They engage every level of the companyfrom executive teams to frontline staffguiding managers through complex issues, clarifying regulatory requirements, and championing a culture that prizes transparency. Indicators such as crisis management skills, communication style, and adaptability are equally crucial.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Interim Management in Uncertain Times Over the years, the role of interim executives has transformed from temporary fill-ins to strategic agents of change and innovation, especially in times of uncertainty. These executive professionals possess key qualities such as agility, adaptability, and a results-driven nature.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastery over various aspects of the business—from product development to supply chain management —is essential for this leader to facilitate smooth operations and establish a foundation for sustained success. Companies prioritizing operational agility are often better positioned to respond to challenges and capitalize on new opportunities.

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General Leadership

MAY 19, 2017

In fact, our leadership classes were called “management” classes–which brings me to my point. Twentieth Century management theory and practice has it’s place, but management is no substitute for leadership. We manage things and processes, but we lead people. … Read the rest.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 1, 2022

The Swedish audio streaming service went on an executive hiring spree to remain agile at scale, allowing the $2-billion music tech company to maintain its capacity and drive to innovate. . First, learning agility. You could look at another impressive example in Spotify.

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 20, 2024

As a highly credentialed coach to many global Agile and SCRUM leaders in major international and local organizations, I enrolled in an Agile coach certification program and enthusiastically attended all daily sessions. […]

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The Center For Leadership Studies

JANUARY 14, 2025

And that starts with adopting an agile leadership mindset. What Is an Agile Leadership Mindset? An agile leadership mindset is exactly what it sounds like. Why a Mindset Shift Is Needed for Adapting to Change Nowadays, agile leadership is becoming more and more necessary.

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Chartered Management Institute

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Article: Top trends for independent management consultants in 2025 Written by Ian Wylie Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Are you positioned to help clients with AI and sustainability while fending off greater competition in a remote-work market?

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 17, 2024

Agility is an enabler for innovation. The pace of innovation, while not easy to achieve, has become the ultimate competitive advantage as we all need to adapt quickly to evolving environments, the digital age and increasing pressing needs.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Agility thrives on diversity, new ideas, and fresh experiences. But more even more than that, we are seeing lots of HR managers buy cases of books for their teams. A close second place goes to agility. These superstar leaders are the unicorns – highly desirable but that are difficult to find or obtain. Humility is essential.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Management teams are always looking at the bottom linealways. Lets break down the key reasons older executives need to stay alert in todays corporate landscape, which is increasingly valuing agility, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness. But heres the cold, hard truth: youre not bulletproof. You might be a walking target.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up, or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter, and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. Upstanding : How Company Character Catalyzes Loyalty, Agility, and Hypergrowth by Frank A.

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Innovation Excellence

MARCH 3, 2024

Braden Kelley is a popular innovation keynote speaker creating workshops, masterclasses, webinars, tools, and training for organizations on innovation, design thinking and change management.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In addition, executives are investing more time in succession management activities. As a result, key competencies are required as an orientation to results, problem-solving, agility, collaboration, bidirectional communication, and overall flexibility. About $3,750 per HIPO annually. But “transformed” how and towards what?

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Leading in Context

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

Agility and adaptability are mantras for leaders during this time of global unrest and catastrophic change. As we try to find stable footing in unstable times, ethical agility will be a factor in our success. By Linda Fisher Thornton.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

We see some of the best candidates coming from startups and thinking first about mobile technology, automated supply chain management, and data analytics. Agility is key. That culture must welcome agility, stripped as much as possible of the bureaucracy that is no longer an asset to any enterprise. Why or why not?

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Their significance extends beyond simply checking regulatory boxes; evaluations offer a nuanced perspective into board composition, performance, corporate culture, and risk management. Each members candid reflection on their leadership style, domain expertise, and capacity for constructive debate sheds light on the boards collective agility.

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leaderCommunicator

MAY 23, 2022

Be more agile. And it’s the reason that the answer for many organizations is consistent: “we need a change management plan.”. While that plays out in the background – or more often, foreground – we’re also telling employees on a regular basis that they need to be bolder. Shift their mindset. Think disruptively. That’s a tall task.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The importance of digital leadership in the modern business landscape cannot be overstated, as it catalyzes strategic decision-making, organizational agility, and long-term success. They need to have the vision to identify new opportunities and the agility to adapt to rapidly changing market conditions.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

A solid succession plan allows for flexibility and agility, currencies that hold immense value in today’s unsettled business landscape. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process. The key is adapting to the fluid nature of business.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 5, 2024

The Role of Technology in Enhancing Agility Technology is key in making logistics adaptable. Benefits of Agile Supply Chain Management For industry giants, these benefits translate into competitive advantages and improved bottom lines. In short, agility in logistics is not a luxury but a need to survive and thrive.

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Innovation Excellence

MAY 22, 2024

Braden Kelley is a popular innovation keynote speaker creating workshops, masterclasses, webinars, tools, and training for organizations on innovation, design thinking and change management.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Interim executives are experienced professionals who can step in to fill a sudden leadership gap, manage a crisis, guide a merger, or spearhead a new initiative. One crucial skill for an effective interim executive is managing change seamlessly. Its importance in identifying suitable interim managers cannot be overstated.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Companies are increasingly focusing on agility and adaptability, seeking leaders who can navigate rapidly changing business environments. Over time, however, they may become entrenched in their ways, leading to a lack of innovation and agility.

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