N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Every CEO’s impact is most visible in company decision-making. They build connections across the company, fostering trust, transparency, and excitement about the future. The Impact of CEO Decisions on Company Culture A CEO’s influence runs deep, shaping the culture and spirit of the entire organization.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

Succession planning isn’t just about filling future vacancies—it’s about proactively shaping the future of the company with a plan. When deeply embedded in the company’s long-term vision, it ensures a smooth transition of leadership, preserving the organization’s momentum and keeping everyone aligned on the path to success.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

A well-trained leader can inspire team unity, encourage innovation, and improve operational efficiency. Such training programs can offer employees a better understanding of company values, integrity, and purpose. Well-structured leadership development programs have far-reaching implications for an organization’s success.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

airline companies have pointed fingers at the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as the biggest cause of outages, even as the FAA has fired back at airlines. And just to make things interesting, do it in a decentralized organizational construct where laws, standards, and procedures aren’t as tightly controllable as within a single company.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Operational Excellence is a systematic approach to improving business processes and performance. It can also significantly impact a company’s ability to attract and retain talented employees. However, many companies struggle with attracting and retaining such talent. This is how it can do it.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Leaders have the responsibility and power to shape the course and outcome of their companies by influencing the organizational structure, culture, decision-making process, and employee performance. In the framework of N2Growth, Executive Development refers to this critical process of fostering leadership skills.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

In the previous three parts of this series, we realized the challenging factors around searching for and placing an ideal candidate to lead a private equity portfolio company. A simple illustration perhaps is a CEO of a large injection molding firm, who might be well suited to a brewing and bottling company. Realize that P.E.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

I had no intention of testing my ability to start an international leadership development company. The first decade of my career (and all my formal education) was about leadership development and communication. AND then, I became a large team operations leader. I was exploring before I was exploring. One hundred percent.

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Lead from Within

MAY 1, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving business the significance of well-defined and meaningful company values cannot be overstated. Furthermore, a report by Great Place to Work found that companies with strong, values-driven cultures tend to outperform their peers in terms of financial performance, innovation, and employee satisfaction.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

portfolio company executives , diving into hiring assessment essentials in terms of hard skills to lead a portfolio company and run the business. Adding a new CxO might create temporary instability in a firm that has relied on generations of insiders or in the case of a more recent startup, a mercurial leader to harness the company.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

1) Invest in Employees: Investing in an employee is one of the most effective ways to benefit all company stakeholders. By investing in employees, companies can create a positive working environment where employees feel valued and appreciated. It also helps to retain top talent that otherwise would have moved on to other companies.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 9, 2024

And with financing being one of the primary reasons startups go under, the right strategy needs to involve improving upon your operating capital. What Is Operating Capital? Sometimes called “working capital,” operating capital is the sum of a business’s current assets minus its current liabilities.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 6, 2021

Welcome to the July 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Communication. It is “Heart” work! managing people.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Welcome to the October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. How is your company living out its values amidst the storm? Development.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Welcome to the June 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Communication. Jennifer V. Find Robyn on Twitter at @ThoughtfulLdrs.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chief Operating Officer is an organization’s powerhouse, ensuring every process and experience in your business runs like a well-oiled machine. This key executive monitors daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective methods. Tech Savviness: Leveraging technology to boost operational efficiency.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 26, 2024

Artificial intelligence has transformed industries, improved efficiency, and provided innovative solutions, but it also brings along a set of ethical challenges that your company can’t survive without addressing. The sheer scale at which AI operates means that when issues do arise, their repercussions can be extensive.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

Guest post from Sam Hua and Nan Hua: Business people talk all the time about wanting to build ‘hundred-year companies’. A hundred years of development? The key should be survival, so the company will be alive and kicking in a hundred years, passed on across generations. Now let’s talk about development.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 7, 2019

Welcome to the May Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Development. Erik Samdahl of i4cp provided Tapping the Power of ERGs to Develop Leaders. Communication.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They are subject matter experts in their field, the brightest minds, and equipped with the immense technical skills and experience to be at the helm of the world’s most powerful and disruptive companies. Executive coaching and talent development, in general, have been around for a few decades. What Is Executive Coaching?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. This holistic strategy should encompass all business areas, including operations, finance, marketing, and customer service.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

They allow you to streamline operations, make more informed decisions, and enhance customer engagement – all of which are required to remain competitive in today’s marketplace. With that in mind, developers have become key players in the modern business world.

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Great Results Team Building

APRIL 3, 2023

Great Results Teambuilding is the home of the April 2023 Leadership Development Carnival… And it is an honor to host this impressive version of monthly curated articles with insights that will equip you to become a more effective leader! Solving the Talent Development Puzzle We don’t often know who’s on first or what’s on second.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Operating Officer A Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds a distinctive and crucial role in the corporate ecosystem. Equipped with a holistic view of the organization’s objectives and a deep understanding of its operations, a COO is often considered the key driver of operational excellence.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This role extends beyond managing hiring and employee development; it requires a comprehensive understanding of the company’s financial health, operational needs, market dynamics, and technological trends. A critical aspect of the CHRO’s role is building a workplace culture that genuinely engages and supports employees.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Welcome to the November 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Communication. What can you do to brighten someone’s day?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Chief Sustainability Officer is a dynamic force driving a company’s success by seamlessly blending profitability with purpose. More than just “going green”—this position strategically positions the company to thrive in a market where sustainability is a competitive edge.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

These changes necessitate a keen understanding of the current landscape to successfully navigate the complexities and ensure organizations’ continued operations and survival. Evaluating the current market scenario, company status, and anticipated future changes is central to this process.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Learning and Development teams of companies are working overtime to figure out ways to keep the organizations functioning in these difficult times. Training Industry research found that over half of learning and development (L&D) professionals have retooled or repurposed learning programs in response to the Pandemic.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

This becomes even more crucial in the fast-paced world of modern business as companies navigate a constant stream of retirements, expansions, and unexpected departures. Companies achieve this through leadership development programs , mentorships, and hands-on experiences that mold individuals into well-rounded leaders.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 6, 2021

Welcome to the April 2021 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Development. Communication. ” Follow David on Twitter at @ThoughtPartner.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2016

I bet if I asked you what your company is all about you’d give me that same ol’ rehearsed elevator pitch. I like to call this collection of systems the organization’s “ Human Operating System.” Here are the key parts of every Human Operating System: 1. But, if I asked you how. You just might stall.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Each year, new pieces of tech, applications, or software platforms help to improve how businesses operate and the services they can provide to consumers and clients. In this article, the focus is placed on businesses that operate online. In this growing sector of commerce, there have been some key developments in recent times.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

This process helps organizations align their current and future business goals, promotes employee career development, and ensures smooth leadership transitions. It creates a culture that values growth and development and establishes a clear path for employees to advance.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Understanding the Duties of a Chief Commercial Officer In the past ten years, the role of the Chief Commercial Officer has evolved to include more than just sales operations. The CCO often serves as a crucial bridge between a company’s day-to-day operations and long-term goals, offering valuable insights that influence its direction.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Interim executives have emerged as pivotal assets in steering companies through critical phases of transformation, growth, or crisis management. Companies recognize the benefits of bringing in external expertise to navigate complex situations without the long-term commitment of a permanent hire.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 24, 2019

The company is run by a father and three sons. After some lengthy interviews with each director and extensive desk research on the business finances, operations, and history, I introduced the notion to them last week that their business was grounded, barely standing still, and as far from a legacy company as they might get.

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