N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. With a diverse background in human resources, information technology, and operations, his business and leadership acumen is only exceeded by his commitment to making others better.

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Last summer, the local startup Treehouse , a producer of online education courses, decided to create a no-boss workplace by eliminating all the manager positions from its 61-person workforce, thus creating the ultimate “flat” organizational structure. That’s right – aside from the CEO, there are zero managers.

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Terry Starbucker

MARCH 27, 2014

There, at an annual budget meeting with the entire operations management group in attendance, an important decision was made. This sets up a wall between management and the rank-and-file that is very, very hard to knock down. Leading vs. Managing - This is the big one- the ultimate battle. Featured Articles'

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

What does that mean for your managers and front-line employees? I answered all their tough questions, as opposed to preparing my team managers to do so. When I stepped away, my managers did not have the experience, skills, or courage to step into that role (see also How to Be a More Courageous Manager).

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 17, 2020

This article was co-authored by Laura Musgrave , Kevin Bijas, and Jeffrey Cohn. A Forbes article in 2017 titled “If You Want To Be ‘CEO Material,’ Develop These 15 Traits,” created a laundry-list of traits needed to be a great CEO. We chose to address the following traits in this article: . Grit and courage . Curiosity .

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

This article will explore some of the transformational solutions that executive leaders have implemented to address the challenges of adapting to the ongoing digital transformation of healthcare. Case Study 2 Another real-world lesson comes from a Prescription Benefits Manager (PBM) headquartered in Puerto Rico.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Between surging demand, labor shortages, outdated air traffic management, and travel reservation I.T. That’s a shame because the aviation industry as a whole still continues to be an industry model for how to operate with extremely high reliability despite having a highly fragmented set of organizational entities. In the U.S.,

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 5, 2024

S AY you have a manufacturing location with problems — three plant managers in two years, unusual variation in quality and/or safety, seemingly unpredictable swings in productivity. Also, 3) Decisions by management to accept storage of combustible material in proximity of the mixing vessel contributed to the accident.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

” I’m thinking about the handful of managers I had over the years who were the epitome of a jerk at work — the bullies who crush courage with their toxic leadership behaviors or who seem to be lacking a moral compass. In Courageous Cultures , I share a story of a well-intentioned manager who was coming across as a bully.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 17, 2014

Organizations have many walls that hamper culture, development, and operations. Paul LaRue of The Upwards Leader shares How Leadership Can Break Down Walls. Dan McCarthy of About.com Management and Leadership shares How to be a More Strategic Manager to find out how. ” – Michael Jordan. Follow Dan. Follow David.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

AND then, I became a large team operations leader. There’s a reason Adam Grant’s article on “languishing” was the most-read New York Times article of the year. You can manage your team as a portfolio of S curves. Is it familiar, yet novel? One hundred percent. Growth is our default setting. -We

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

If you crush the individual character and spirit of those who form your team, how can your team operate at its best? In fact, in most cases I actually prefer to have my thinking challenged – this doesn’t threaten me as a leader, it improves my leadership ability.

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Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 10, 2021

Seduced by a Management Fad” fallacy. Leaders are seduced by sophisticated-sounding management fads, so there is an utter failure to implement simple, commonsense actions that boost connection and have the greatest effect on results. Stallard is a co-author of this article. Katharine P.

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

They’ve been following through on advice they’ve been given by colleagues that can be summed up as being more proactive and less reactive in their approach to time management. Here’s what they’ve been doing to reap the benefits of managing their time more proactively (and, in the interest of you doing the same, I’ll keep this brief!)

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” Related Articles: Managing Up With Grace: How to Give Your Boss Better Feedback. Know When Your “Know” Means You Should Say No at Work.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 26, 2012

Following are 5 things all leaders should embrace if they desire to be more self-aware: Never Stop Learning : I read an article last week in Chief Executive Magazine profiling 6 leadership lessons from Mark Zuckerberg. They understand leadership success is found by ensuring those whom they lead are better off for being led by them.

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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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Strategy Driven

MAY 2, 2024

The safe operation of heavy trucks is paramount to ensure the well-being of drivers, other road users, and the integrity of transported goods. Implementing effective strategies for safe operation mitigates the risk of accidents and promotes efficiency and professionalism within the trucking industry.

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Chartered Management Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Jenna Jenkins CMgr FCMI is senior operations manager at Nationwide Building Society. She now realises her ADHD has given her the ability to absorb lots of different information, to “popcorn think”, and to juggle a huge number of jobs at once – skills that served her very well as she progressed into management.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For small business owners, reducing operational costs is essential for the success of the company. Fortunately, there are several strategies to use for reducing operational costs and ensuring that a small business remains profitable. Below are eight effective ways to reduce operational costs in your small business.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 22, 2023

This article explores four strategies to reinforce leadership growth by considering the unique context of the company's culture and organizational structure, ensuring that development efforts are effective and resonant with all members of the organization. Learn more

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 21, 2014

They say that the biggest barriers to innovation are manager’s attitude, operational structure and procedures, and lack of diversity. Sixty-seven percent believe that there is a reluctance to take risks, a reliance on existing products, services, and ways of doing business from managers. They Are Influenced By Innovation.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Bernd shares: “As a manager, you need to know how to give feedback. They write: “Just because the business world has always operated one way doesn’t mean it should keep operating that way. Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog submitted 6 Tips for New Managers. Development. shared Work is Broken.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 5, 2021

Managing international expansion is a very exciting job prospect that also comes with a great deal of responsibility. This article has been created to help you understand how you can easily and effectively manage your business’ international expansion. Use Translation Management Software.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2021

As the title of this article suggests, I’d like to share what Sid Meier’s Civilization game has taught me about business and strategy. Without a clear strategy, you get lost in operational and development needs, and eventually, everyone else beats you to it. TIME AND PRIORITY MANAGEMENT.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 9, 2019

Chris Edmonds : Cornell University professor Dr. Tony Simons’ powerful article, “ The High Cost of Lost Trust ,” appeared in the Harvard Business Review in 2002. In that piece, he described his team’s efforts to examine a specific hypothesis (“Employee commitment drives customer service”) in the US operations of a major hotel chain.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Scaling Marketing Like a Team of TEN with Only TWO The best CMOs today aren’t managing huge teams—they’re scaling impact through AI, doing the work of a dozen people with just a couple of key players. That divide is widening every single day, and it’s weeding out the pretenders. They’re lean, mean, and driven by AI, automation, and data.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Embrace the idea that diverse cognitive styles, such as those of the operator, strategist, rainmaker, visionary, tech futurist, and orchestrator, are all crucial for a balanced and effective team. When you gamify the challenge, it can become fun and more manageable. This perspective can make the process less daunting and more engaging.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 13, 2024

Just like every other field, technology is rapidly transforming the way personal injury law firms operate. In this article, we will discuss tech trends that are reshaping personal injury law firms. Case Management Software Imagine having a tireless assistant dedicated to keeping your cases organized. So, what’s the wait for?

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HR Digest

APRIL 9, 2023

Employee leave and absence management can be a complex and challenging process for many organizations. Managing workplace leave and absences can have significant impacts on productivity , staffing, and overall business operations. Why is managing employee leave and absence important?

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Randy shares: “ Relationships between management and labor often have an inherent level of distrust. Robyn summarizes: “While training and policies are important, in the end, it comes down to individual leaders modeling the right behavior and holding other leaders and managers accountable for doing the same.” Development.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

This article offers two high-impact strategies to ensure that despite virtual or hybrid configurations, important connections don’t coast to a stop. Steve writes: “ Leaders and great managers are keenly aware how to motivate and bring out the best in others, regardless of their experience. managing people. Productivity.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2020

A S a McKinsey & Company article stated in late March 2020: “What leaders need during a crisis is not a predefined response plan but behaviors and mindsets that will prevent them from overreacting to yesterday’s developments and help them look ahead.”.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

This article will examine how new technologies, consumer habits, and the pandemic have influenced consumer expectations, how companies are working to meet changing consumer expectations, and CPG hiring trends today. Leaders are working on efficiencies to offset these challenges. Is this something you’re seeing happen more often?

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Let's Grow Leaders

MAY 31, 2024

You’ll also find the Powerful Phrases in this article on “ saying no ” helpful when you’re overwhelmed at work. Powerful Phrases for Supporting Your Overwhelmed Team First, if you’re a manager, here are a few frequently uttered unhelpful phrases. You want clarity about what’s most important and why. The boss says.”

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 5, 2014

These are, of course, widely appreciated management methods for raising performance. Perhaps it’s because they feel counter-intuitive to many managers. Because micromanagement, the opposite of autonomy and the default behavior for many managers, puts people in a threatened state. But they’re rarely put into practice.

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