N2Growth Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

Fintech, as this sector is colloquially referred, focuses for the most part on disrupting the state of affairs induced by the use of technology. I think the real disruption does not derive from technology, but from the changes technology brings to business models. As such it is all about innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. The CFO candidate might get by with only a broad sector experience in manufacturing, finance, or technology.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2011

B usiness Model Generation caught my eye in a book store in December – It is rare I find myself in book stores anymore given how many books are sent to me as a blogger and my preference in reading on Kindle or IPad. I could see there was something new about this book and how the authors thought about business models.

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Leading Blog

JULY 1, 2020

Featuring commentary from the leaders themselves describing how they handled each situation, it helps managers better understand not just what emotional intelligence is, or how to measure it, or how it is linked to bottom-line results: it also shows how real leaders used their emotional intelligence to deal with real situations.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. Physical skills are steadily declining as automation technologies become more advanced.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

As odd as it sounds, businesses that are not dependant on smart talent, capital, or technology can scale faster and easier than those businesses burdened with the aforementioned dependencies. If your company can’t be operated by mere mortals, you need to reexamine your business logic.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

The Holy Grail of enterprise sustainability is business model reimagination and reinvention – not digital transformation – at least how many businesses are attempting it. If you’re stuck in the purgatory of a legacy based business model, don’t transform – reinvent.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement. Above all, risk management skills and sound business acumen are required to drive profitable growth and sustainable business expansion.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

They strive for business models that not only drive economic value but also make a positive impact on the environment. Their efforts represent a transformative approach to business that acknowledges the importance of balancing short-term financial gains with long-term ecological responsibility.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

This includes the dexterity to recognize the potential impact of technological disruptions on the business model and to react proactively. Through executive development initiatives, N2Growth supports leaders in mastering these situational styles, empowering them to respond nimbly to evolving business demands.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies. The rapid development and widespread adoption of new technologies present both opportunities and challenges for leaders to manage.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

At the peak, Alibaba’s technology platforms processed 325,000 orders and 256,000 payments every second. Singles Day is a technological marvel. To think of it this way “ obscures Alibaba’s breakthrough business model and the window it provides on how the economic scene is evolving.” billion dollars. Before 9:30 a.m.,

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Strategy Driven

APRIL 27, 2024

Businesses must adapt to survive and thrive, whether driven by technological advancements, economic shifts, or global crises. This essay explores the concept of resilience in the context of business and outlines strategies for building a sustainable business model that can withstand and even capitalize on change.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

I N THE AGE of digitization, businesses face a critical imperative: to adapt and embrace innovation or risk being left behind in a rapidly evolving world. This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

In addition, executives are investing more time in succession management activities. When the business environment in which leaders and organizations must operate has changed considerably. With exponential technologies, multi-Generations at the workplace, new off-industry competitors challenging incumbents, the Covid-19 New Reality….

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2023

Ren's journey guides readers through numerous factors necessary for success, including building a solid team with strategic placement of individuals in carefully selected roles appropriate to their skill sets and crafting the all-important business model. To our surprise, solving the four problems changed who we were as a company.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 2, 2021

The move towards service-based business models has been notable for a number of years, with companies like Rolls-Royce being among the pioneers, with their “Power by the Hour” model. It’s a business model that has been especially hard hit by a Covid-19 pandemic in which so much activity has been curtailed.

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Leading Blog

MAY 4, 2020

Traditionally, entrepreneurs love to talk about their product, but investors need to know about more than just the product - the market, the team, competitors, business model, etc. Then it’s time to move on to why it’s better than other solutions, followed by the business model and how you are going to make money.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

In Creative Construction , Gary Pisano says that when big organizations fail to innovate, the root cause is often related to “management practice and leadership than with organizational scale per se.” When faced with a potential threat of technology or business model disruption, you need to consider two things.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Sign 1: A change in the business environment The most obvious signal that it’s time for a change is a large-scale shift in the business environment. In recent years, many industries have been disrupted by technological change. Take, for instance, the automotive industry.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2024

The Role of a Chief Revenue Officer The Chief Revenue Officer, or CRO, is absolutely essential for propelling business growth. They are responsible for managing and optimizing all revenue generation processes within an organization, and their decisions can significantly impact the company’s financial success.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

Give me real leaders who possess courage, vision, and a bias toward action, and spare me the timidity of mediocre managers posing as leaders. In today’s post I’ll examine the benefits of, and the need for corporate reengineering… Anybody could be a CEO if business were a static proposition. They make changes.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2020

Experimentation Works : The Surprising Power of Business Experiments by Stefan H. When it comes to improving customer experiences, trying out new business models, or developing new products, even the most experienced managers often get it wrong. Running disciplined business experiments. In B2B and B2C?

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 29, 2020

At present, it’s hard to tackle any issue pertaining to leadership or management without addressing Covid-19, which is impacting on marketplaces and workplaces across the globe. This is causing companies to miss out on innovations such as voice search, which is set to become significantly big business by the end of 2020.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 30, 2021

Technology is a massive advantage for any business. However, there are so many types of technology available that it can be daunting to know where to start. You could do this by keeping up with the latest technology news and find innovative ways to apply new tech. Manage Pensions Efficiently. Use Marketing Tools.

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Great Leadership By Dan

APRIL 18, 2019

Then in the late ‘90s, early 2000s, we had the tech bubble, and the old business model began to come apart. They were just crazily developing things, business model be damned. Or should there be a single product management group within the business unit? But there’s always tinkering to be done.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Perhaps most importantly they have the ability to align interests and sell the vision unifying leadership, management, staff and external stakeholders as well. Great leaders understand how to manage conflict and close positional gaps. Section III: Strategy. Section IV: Tactics. Section VI: Persuasiveness.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 14, 2020

Accompanying that change is increasing social and environmental awareness, a rapid mobilisation in technology, especially online working and buying, and in the UK, increased state intervention, the likes of which I have never seen. So, if adapting technology to your emerging business model is not you, make it so.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Revenue Officer The Chief Revenue Officer role has become increasingly important in the constantly evolving world of business management. This begins with a meticulous understanding of our client’s industry, business model, and corporate culture.

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Terry Starbucker

JUNE 3, 2012

And leaders who fail to absorb this concept into their core being are perfect candidates to be left behind the pack in a cloud of business dust. We must adapt to new technologies, new theories, new business models, new people and attitudes – sometimes within weeks, or even a day. As change happens, we must change.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 30, 2021

Good leadership skills may differ across businesses, yet few of these skills prepared leaders to manage the turmoil over the past year. Aligning business models with social purpose. The pandemic forced business to be more open to innovation. Embracing empathy within teams.

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First Friday Book Synopsis

MAY 24, 2013

In the first, Eric Schmidt explores the technologies likely to have the greatest disruptive impact on economies, business models, and people. Later this month the McKinsey Global Institute will publish an assessment of the probable economic impact of disruptive […].

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 26, 2021

While change management is sometimes couched as being all about “winning hearts and minds,” the truth is more nuanced: change comes with a cost — and is not necessarily positive for all stakeholders. Use polarity management as an avenue to address resistance. Job insecurity. Misaligned reward systems. Fear of failure.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

“The goal of the operating model is to deliver value at scale, to achieve sufficient scope, and to respond to changes by engaging in sufficient learning. If a business can grow in these areas it can increase its value. At some point, the traditional model limits further growth. But here’s the thing.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The study highlights that rapid social and technological changes have created institutional and regulatory gaps, allowing informal firms to disrupt major industries. Managers of established firms often lack legal means to combat these unregulated newcomers. In developed countries, the informal economy accounts for an average of 17.5%

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

Technology Integration Program for an LPO that had been acquired by my company. In the past, some of my own preconceived opinions had limited me from seeking challenging assignments. This time, with a strong show of courage, I raised my hand for a job that looked challenging. In December 2011, I was selected as CTO ?

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Innovation Excellence

OCTOBER 11, 2015

Technology disrupts markets. However, when I need to decide whether to focus on a market (like Christensen does) or focus on the technology, I will focus on the technology every day of the week, and twice on Tuesday. I agree with that. Continue reading →

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