N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. Impact on their industry and in the broader communities they serve. Beth is another former operator who really understands the business and their 37,000+ workforce.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 1, 2014

A few years ago, Ed Whitacre took over as CEO at General Motors even though he had limited experience in the automotive industry. Unfortunately, diving deep into operational details carries a heavy opportunity cost. Career & Learning big mistakes leadership mistakes mistakes' Rookie leaders face a different challenge.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

Both are high-volume capital intense process industries. . Direct Industry Experience: Running in a close second place to past portfolio company experience, which I addressed in part two, is the importance of direct industry sector knowledge and expertise. A search partner with industry knowledge is critical.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

External factors such as economic oscillations, market volatility, and industry disruptions drastically impact succession strategies. These changes necessitate a keen understanding of the current landscape to successfully navigate the complexities and ensure organizations’ continued operations and survival.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 20, 2016

I’ve experienced that plenty of times in my career, at one moment preaching about a “BHAG” – the Big, Hairy Audacious Goal – and just a few moments later drilling down and coming to terms on a missed quarterly target) . Unrealistic budgets and operational goals are morale (and job) killers.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

The Role of Executive Search Firms in the Finance Industry Executive search firms play a crucial role in the ever-evolving landscape of the finance industry. One of the key responsibilities of executive search firms is to thoroughly understand the specific needs and requirements of their finance industry clients as related to the role.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2020

Arjan van Weele , a Professor of Purchasing and Supply Management living in the Netherlands , discusses his perspective on leadership competencies that apply for any leader, no matter where you are within your career journey. JH: The Fourth Industrial Revolution brings unique and new dynamics when it comes to leading.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Commercial Leadership Strategic leadership is the linchpin that aligns an organization’s vision with its operational execution. The Career Path to Becoming a Chief Commercial Officer The journey to this executive position typically involves a blend of formal education and extensive professional experience.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities. They take a proactive approach, anticipating future industry changes and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The growth of industrialization, globalization, and an increasingly complex business environment have made it necessary to use more sophisticated methods to attract and retain high-caliber executives. It is the process of acquiring top leadership talent that shapes corporate strategy, improves operational efficiency, and drives innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

As executive search consultants, we focus on understanding and optimizing businesses’ intended transformations and how they are shaping strategic responses to industry-level changes. All organizations must face major transformations while working to advance in their industry. Step 4: Operations alignment. And why is that?

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Guest Post By Mary Kinney, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Ginnie Mae, a cornerstone of the U.S. For me, pursuing my career in financial services has always factored into my new year’s resolutions. The wisest advice he ever gave me was to build my career based on what I want, not what others expect of me.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

Topping the list of experiences is a thorough understanding of your marketplace; most often, your candidate will have previously operated as a senior leader within a relevant sector. Private equity uniqueness is that portfolio company boards consist of financial sponsors, possibly veteran industry advisors, who want to be involved.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2023

But we’re gonna start with a conversation about strategy and tactics, because leaders and managers can often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. The trail ahead, to the exclusion of the operational and management realities that you face today, that is the ground beneath your feet.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

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…. And yet, talent pools and confidence in future internal leaders continue to weaken.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Since founding Co-Creation Partners in 2010, he has designed and led programs and workshops for private, public, and social-sector clients across multiple industries, including financial services, basic materials, manufacturing, healthcare, and technology.

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Leading Blog

JULY 26, 2021

These are the industry disruptors who have changed how business is conducted in distinctly powerful ways. Think how Uber transformed the transportation industry, how Airbnb took over the lodging industry — not to mention how Tesla is upending both the automobile and energy industries. It was truly a game-changer.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 21, 2024

Advancing your career in hospitality management is about more than just moving up the ranks—it’s about continuously growing and adapting in a dynamic industry. Whether you’re in Tennessee or anywhere else, success in this field requires a blend of experience, education, and smart career moves.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Uncommon Greatness is the key many leaders have been searching for their entire career. A shining testament to the value of being an authentic leader and never sacrificing your integrity, Lutoff-Perlo details the ins and outs of her extraordinary 40-year career. Former Vice President of High Performance Leadership at Chick-fil-A, Inc.,

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Operational Excellence is a systematic approach to improving business processes and performance. Employee Empowerment: A core aspect of operational excellence is empowering employees to contribute to continuous improvement. Innovation Opportunities: Operational excellence involves embracing innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

This shift is bringing forth benefits and challenges and drastically transforming the way companies operate, as well as people working together. By incorporating aspects of automation into everyday operations, employers and employees can leverage robotic technology for a more streamlined and efficient workflow.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2023

Generation Why : How Boomers Can Lead and Learn from Millennials and Gen Z by Karl Moore Perhaps more than ever before, young people entering the workforce are searching for meaning and authenticity in their careers. Beyond Disruption : Innovate and Achieve Growth without Displacing Industries, Companies, or Jobs by W.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2021

In my work with senior leaders and executive teams across a wide variety of industries, one of the most important questions I ask is to learn what those leaders pay attention to. Strategic Clarity – leaders must constantly assess how well their organization’s strategy is understood across operations staff. What Do You Pay Attention To?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

Rebooting Work by Silicon Valley legend Maynard Webb and Carlye Adler is a sensible look at the changing nature of the workplace and how you can use emerging technologies to take charge of your career. Understanding and embracing today’s technological trends is the fastest way to travel to the career of your dreams. ”.

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Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2019

F OR YEARS I was taught that growing the business in an industry with strong competition was mostly a zero-sum game. 3: Grow the whole market using digital capabilities: Digital disrupters affect their industries in complicated ways. However, the overall profitability of the hotel industry went down 3.7%

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Rather than treating staff as a function of operations, executives are leveraging an employee-centric ethos to spark innovation and drive sustainable growth. Research from Gallup points out that more than half the workforce is open to new career moves, highlighting the volatility of talent markets across industries.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

They’re up on the latest industry trends. He was my technical expert— he knew everything about the network and call center operations. Even if you’re the best at what you do, it’s always good to build peer relationships with someone who is even better at the technical aspects of your role. Highly reciprocal.

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Terry Starbucker

NOVEMBER 17, 2013

I moderated a panel last week at a Social Media Club of Portland event that featured local startup Simple , a digital bank that is taking on a trillion dollar industry without a single brick and mortar branch. Photo by Mary Nichols. The conversation was lively, because of the “disruptive” way they have chosen to do business.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 22, 2020

One of the defining features of the Industrial Revolution was the Luddite rebellion against the machines that people thought were taking their jobs and livelihoods. Whereas the Luddite rebellion was very much focused around the textile industry, the Swing Riots were more agricultural in origin.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

They know how to make the most of available resources, build strategic partnerships, and optimize operational procedures to enhance the overall functioning of the institution. The Role of Networking in Academia Networking plays a crucial role in academic career development.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 21, 2021

As a result, Tommy was able to step back and let his team sort out operational problems without his involvement. Since founding Berman Leadership Development in 2005, he has been a trusted advisor to general managers and C-suite executives across multiple industries.

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Rich Gee Group

JANUARY 8, 2011

I parallel this change in my life (and business) with the car industry. Is the same thing happening in the tech industry and all ancillary organizations who attach themselves like barnacles to tech? If so, what is the impact on the industry? Next post: The Best Way To Grow Your Business & Career. Guaranteed.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

But far more important than heroic reputations are the values these captains of industry personified and instilled within their organizations. When reading the news these days, I sometimes wonder if we have completely forgotten the tenets these titans used to shape American industry.

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Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 30, 2012

For a seemingly multitude of reasons women have failed to gain a foothold in the growing industries of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or more commonly known as STEM jobs. STEM jobs are only going to increase as technologies are improved upon and the industries grow, so how do women break into industries dominated by men?

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HR Digest

JULY 2, 2023

Are you an HR professional looking to take your career to the next level? From honing your technical expertise to cultivating essential soft skills, we’ll explore the key areas that can propel your career forward. So, let’s dive into the key areas you should focus on to advance your HR career.

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Terry Starbucker

JANUARY 9, 2011

Several years ago, I had one of the most extraordinary leadership experiences of my career – one of those days that you remember, and draw on, for the rest of your life. I watched as the local technical operations manager presented the weekly operating statistics on the overhead projector. Photo by J. Stephen Conn.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 11, 2012

Indeed, these organizations roughly double industry averages on five-year ROA, ROI and ROE. High performing companies demonstrate the value they place on their people by being open and honest in communications (65 percent favorable, +10 over our general industry norm) and showing concern for employees’ health and safety (80 percent, +5).

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