N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.

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Career Advancement

AUGUST 17, 2020

Ascher, who worked in a medical technology firm, had been making an effort to enhance how others perceived him over the past six months. In every career path, there’s a level at which leadership skills and visibility play a much stronger role in promotions than job skills. Justine Musk. His boss was floored.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

Further, the approach taken early in a career can help or hinder in the future, and that goes for any field. In so many cases, new technology exceeded most peoples' imaginations, and inventors had to break new ground in more ways than one. He was the founder and CEO of Chem Systems, Inc. Spitz immigrated to the U.S.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

All of us recognize that to develop in our careers we must push out of our comfort zone. Technology Integration Program for an LPO that had been acquired by my company. It would impact my personal life and my career. It expanded my learning and gave me an exposure to various company systems. Pushing past the comfort zone.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2021

Yet sometimes internal systems present metrics that are easy for us to monitor but aren’t the right things for us to monitor. A few years ago a printing plant client installed a new $20M high-technology press which could deliver speeds of 50,000 impressions an hour. Monitoring performance metrics is a good thing. Here’s an example.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

With exponential technologies, multi-Generations at the workplace, new off-industry competitors challenging incumbents, the Covid-19 New Reality…. Or clogged, as most successor candidates do not perceive the significant opportunity for career progression at their companies.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Investing in Continuous Learning Programs to Stay Current with AI Trends AI technology evolves rapidly, and staying current with its developments is essential. Conducting Regular AI Audits and Monitoring to Ensure Accountability Regular AI audits and monitoring are essential for identifying and mitigating risks associated with AI systems.

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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. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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Terry Starbucker

MAY 18, 2014

Aaron is a globally recognized social entrepreneur and the CEO of Imperative , a technology platform that enables people to discover, connect and act on what gives them purpose in their work. His “ chocolate and peanut butter ” moment in his career when he left a high-paying Silicon Valley job, and created the Taproot Foundation.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 3, 2021

When we start out in our career we’re often placed in the perverse situation of expecting to know exactly what we want to do for the next 40/50 years while having no real experience of any career, let alone the multiple careers that might give us a realistic ability to appraise which one suits us best.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 29, 2020

I used to have a computer, and the “IT system” that we all worried about was the complexity of email and honestly that it was quite easy. For example, I know that in the United States, new generations of employees may average changing jobs up tp to eleven times in a career. For instance, IT was a big topic 20 years ago.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 2, 2014

Lucille Ball – This failed actress was told to pursue another career. While technology greatly aids in our quest to process volumes of cover letters and resumes, it fails in identifying those values or intangible qualities that are needed. People, and not technology, are truly the best measure for people.

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Leading Blog

JULY 10, 2019

Many business leaders are perplexed by the task of leading in an ever-increasing technological world. Yes, we are leaders of people, and yet it feels as if technology and other digital demands keep us from investing in our most valuable resource, our people. Prioritize the Person, as Well as the Technology. “I Listen deeply.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 6, 2024

Helping them settle into the workforce is the least that can be done to help them kickstart the next step in their careers. Providing a fulfilling career for them is not difficult, but it does require a dedicated approach. From understanding AI to the ins and outs of HRIS systems , a lot of beneficial knowledge can be imparted.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

This can be traced back to the post-war period when businesses realized the importance of organized systems for identifying, recruiting, and keeping top leadership talent. Over time, technological advancements have transformed the executive search process, combining digital and traditional methods.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 24, 2023

Technology is commoditizing many products and services, and “easy” jobs are going away. But people still turn to human managers who can understand how they feel, c oach them in their careers, and build culture. These are areas where machines excel: providing accurate information quickly.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

2) Invest in Technology and Automation: Investing in technology and automation is a great way to benefit all stakeholders of a company. By utilizing advanced tracking systems and optimizing routes for efficiency and speed, companies can provide timely deliveries with precise accuracy. Photo by LinkedIn Sales Navigator: [link].

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

According to LinkedIn’s Workplace Learning Report, 94% of employees would stay at a company longer if it invested in their career development. E-learning Platforms: Utilizing online courses and learning management systems (LMS) makes learning accessible and flexible.

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Terry Starbucker

FEBRUARY 9, 2014

Rich has a fascinating backstory – he found his career calling at age 13, when he typed in a two-line program into a Teletype and the computer came back and typed back “HI RICH”. The use of “ High Speed Voice Technology ” and other decidedly lo-tech (but very effective) tools. Why the name “Menlo”?

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2021

To put it bluntly, we still live in a world where you’ll face hurdles if you’re looking to start a new career or reboot an old one. The HR Digest spoke to a few people who made a career change after 50 in search of a better pay, work-life balance, and a sense of purpose in life. So what all is needed to make a career switch at 50?

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 1, 2014

For example, in “ Seven Ways to Sell Your Ideas to Management ,” Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shares how to present your ideas in order to get them implemented – a skill you need to master if you want to be an influential leader in your company. Need a little tongue-in-cheek advice?

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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. Mark Minukas is the managing partner of Co-Creation Partners.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 10, 2024

AI’s impact on business doesnt start with systems or workflows; it starts with peoplehow they think, work, and adapt. People are evolving to leverage their uniquely human traits, becoming the bridge between technology and meaningful relationships.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 13, 2011

While working for a large, rapidly expanding non-profit, I was tasked with upgrading the organization’s technology. Adding to the challenge was an already understaffed technology department, supporting antiquated technology. Yet I was being commanded to completely replace the system in a matter of weeks.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 30, 2012

And while these figures represent US households, the percentages are being exported due to technology driven globalization. Hewlett-Packard, another technology company, named Meg Whitman as their CEO in September 2011. Even though we live in a technology-driven world, it’s still a human world and relationships still matter.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

While workers have long been afraid of technology taking over their jobs, especially since the AI uprising began a few years ago, most were reassured by the fact that the technology would take some more to develop into a form that would be able to do their jobs better than them. This suggests that something needs to change.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 15, 2022

Recession is also a time when people are more likely to make big career changes—whether they’re looking for greener pastures or just want to try something new. So what kinds of jobs and careers are recession-proof? Debt management staff : This is another recession-proof career that won’t be affected by the economy.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

This is more than a semantical issue – it’s become a systemic problem with many individuals and organizations. The mechanistic world of the industrial age continues to have a grip on our belief system. If efficiency starts diluting productivity rather than increasing it something is woefully amiss. Thanks for sharing Tom.

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HR Digest

MARCH 12, 2020

Are you seeking career growth in human resources? Here we have listed top careers for HR professionals to help you carve a niche in the industry you desire. If you want to follow a career in human resources, there are many options open to you. Careers for HR Professionals . HR Consultant. Human Resources IT Specialist.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Also, a common response is to confuse a sales engine, fulfillment process, operational process, technology platform, or any number of other areas as business models, where this is not the case. Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc., are also not business models.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Regardless of where you are in your life and your career, I can promise you one thing; you will consistently be faced with challenges and obstacles along the way. My question is this: have you taken the time to do the necessary planning? You will face physical, mental, financial, relational, and resource challenges among others.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

My wife has always told me that “you can’t go wrong by going right,” and as usual I find her advice to be spot on…Never compromise you value system, your character, or your integrity. Thanks for stopping by Steve… Rob Mike- Systems thinking can be of high value to leaders. I'll be sure and check it out.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

He began his career at age 23 when he founded Amerex Oil Associates, followed by Hamilton Resources, both privately held. He subsequently created five publicly traded companies—United Waste Systems, United Rentals, XPO, and XPO’s two spin-offs, GXO Logistics and RXO.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 9, 2012

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: The 2012 list of the top 10 women in biotech from FierceBiotech has been released and it features some amazing women who were identified through a nomination system by respected industry leaders as well as online nominations. It’s not enough to say that we have the technology.

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Chartered Management Institute

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Article: This has given more in terms of career progression than anything Ive done Written by Dave Waller Tuesday 18 February 2025 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email The energy sectors green revolution requires new skills and perspectives. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Master of Change : How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You by Brad Stulberg From social disruptions like economic recessions, pandemics, and new technologies to individual disruptions like getting married, career transitions, and becoming a parent, we undergo change and transformation—both good and bad—regularly.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

Like the generations preceding them, Millennials are products of the major events and technologies that became widespread during their formative years. Recently a survey was conducted that asked preteens about their long term career aspirations - the top three were sports star, pop star and actor.

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