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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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 14, 2018

The field that provides this kind of know-how is called ethics. This means that ethics is serious business. Ethical dilemmas are at least as hard to resolve as engineering problems, and at least as urgent, particularly in our complex and fast-moving world. But how does one recognize ethical competence?

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 6, 2022

The past few years have seen a growing call for businesses to be ethical in both what they do and how they do it. Research from the University shows how ethical practice can have both an immediate and long-term impact for social entrepreneurs. Both enterprises operated in areas where people lived in challenging economic circumstances.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

Throw in complex organizations operating in complex markets, and you’ve really got to marvel at how it all comes together every day. Lead Ethically Unethical behavior by a single employee is often easy to spot and deal with. This slow spread of unethical behavior is called ethical fading. H UMAN BEINGS are complex.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

As the primary procurement and supply operations overseer, the CPO is crucial in improving procurement excellence. Furthermore, they must also prioritize compliance and risk management in procurement operations. Procurement is also critical in securing goods and services essential to a company’s operations and success.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Evaluating founding and leadership teams of portfolio companies and acquisition targets has become crucial for investment and operating partners. As businesses grow and adapt to shifting market demands, the strength of the leadership team often dictates a company’s ability to scale and succeed.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

The Role of Top Executives in Leading the Green Revolution The shift toward environmentally friendly operations cannot be handled solely by lower-level managers or specific departments. Incorporating sustainability into the core of the business strategy can help create a company culture that values the environment.

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 2, 2024

A recent study from the University of Massachusetts Amherst suggests that hospitality businesses showing care and empathy towards employees during crises can gain significant brand loyalty and future business from customers with strong ethical values. “Customers are supporting brands that they believe in,” the researchers explain.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s the board’s prerogative to chart a strategic course, oversee the operational ambit, and instill a culture of accountability—morphing it into a cornerstone of organizational governance. It orchestrates the operational rhythm, supervises decision-making, and enforces accountability across the hierarchy.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Data Officer The role of a Chief Data Officer or CDO is fundamental in modern data-centric companies and is multifaceted, requiring a unique combination of skills. The Intersection of Creativity and Regulatory Compliance In the 21st century, businesses are primarily driven by data-centric operations.

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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

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. On the other hand, high performance is often a manifestation of excellent corporate governance.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Entrusted with driving commercial strategy, this leader leverages company resources to maximize market impact and revenue growth. The Importance of Strategic Commercial Leadership Strategic leadership is the linchpin that aligns an organization’s vision with its operational execution. Leadership qualities are paramount.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Establishing Ethical AI Frameworks to Mitigate Risks Developing and implementing ethical AI frameworks is crucial for mitigating risks.

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Rich Gee Group

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Stay sharp, or you might find your company on the dull side of the business blade." These technologies can streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and provide insights that drive strategic decisions. Investing in their well-being and professional growth isn't just good ethics; it's smart business. article) 2.

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Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 5, 2024

Many efforts to build an AI ethics program miss an important fact: ethics differ from one cultural context to the next. To address this problem, companies need to develop a contextual global AI ethics model that prioritizes collaboration with local teams and stakeholders and devolves decision-making authority to those local teams.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

A CDO acts as a catalyst, driving a company’s strategic growth by making the most of digital technologies. Strategically positioned at the intersection of business and technology, the Chief Digital Officer significantly influences a company. This is where the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) comes in.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

It not only addresses the immediate need to replace key positions but also considers the company’s long-term vision for growth and sustainability. Incorporating diversity is not just ethically right; it’s also important for business success.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

At N2Growth, we believe that fostering an inclusive environment is not just ethically sound— it’s a critical driver of innovation and sustainable growth. Recent studies underscore this point; companies prioritizing diversity and inclusion tend to outperform their peers financially and operationally.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

The Significance of Upholding Organizational Culture in Leadership Transitions Upholding organizational culture in leadership transitions is vital for maintaining a company’s legacy. As new leaders assume their roles, they must comprehend and embrace the company’s culture to ensure continuity.

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Rich Gee Group

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Analyze which areas of your operations could benefit the most from AI integration. Promote an Ethical AI Culture: With great power comes great responsibility. As AI gains more influence in decision-making, addressing ethical considerations is essential. Is it customer service? Supply chain management? Product recommendations?

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 16, 2019

Digital transformation is something most companies seem to be doing, but there is incredible variance in the success of these initiatives. The survey, which saw around 4,800 senior managers quizzed, showed that digitally mature companies are both more innovative, and indeed innovating in a different way to less digitally mature organizations.

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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. This process includes everything from training and skill-building to establishing policies that promote respect, collaboration, and ethical behavior among board members.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

Use data-driven decision-making to guide your strategic choices and optimize business operations. Develop Ethical AI Practices: Be a role model and lead by example in the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. Ensure that ethical considerations, such as fairness and transparency, are central to AI implementation.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Best-in-class organizations require best-in-class leaders because nothing impacts a company’s trajectory more than the people in executive positions. Executive search firms serve companies looking to place executive, board, and C-suite positions, by identifying top-tier candidates who are well aligned to t the role.

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Decker Communication

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Yet, as companies embrace AI, it’s crucial to remember that behind every business interaction is a human being seeking connection. Yet, achieving confidence and speed in ethical decision-making requires more than algorithms. The rapid advancements in AI technology are reshaping industries.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Say a hard no to ethics and values violations. 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.” Say a Hard “No” to Values Clashes and Ethics Violations. That doesn’t sit right with me ethically.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 13, 2024

Choosing a local courier offers many benefits compared with a national or international courier, but customers won’t choose your company over a larger delivery service if you don’t market yourself properly or provide exceptional customer service. One of the most effective methods is getting decals on your company vehicles.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Armed with this knowledge, they meticulously search for candidates with the necessary technical skills and experience that align with the company’s culture and long-term vision. They remain current with industry regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring their organizations operate within legal boundaries.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Under their stewardship, the CRO implements innovative revenue generation techniques and ensures effective business model operations. Hence, by harmonizing various revenue-focused functions, a CRO plays a pivotal role in amplifying a company’s profitability and long-term commercial success.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The conditions that we thought of as a strength are actually operating like a vice. Cultivate awareness: The paradigm shift starts with a clear understanding of what character is and how it operates. Extensive research and analysis concerning this can equip leaders with the necessary means to scale it in their own organizations.

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Mark Sanborn

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

I’ve condensed this research into what I call the “Lucky 13” (I’m not superstitious): critical elements that set apart leading companies like Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft. Innovation isn’t just the breakthrough concepts which often sets the course for extraordinary companies, but ongoing innovations small and large.

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Chartered Management Institute

APRIL 19, 2023

As a result, a more sustainable, ethical operational approach is now just good business sense; minimising the risks of climate change to the business, meeting stakeholder and investor needs, and increasing consumer appeal. Here are three more examples of pioneering companies that might give you some sparks of inspiration.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 2, 2018

In order to succeed and thrive in modern society, all private and public sector entities must live by codes of ethics. It is an ongoing dialog that companies have with themselves. Ethics and profits are not conflicting goals. Financial statements by themselves cannot nor ever were intended to determine company value.

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In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 24, 2017

The seemingly more attractive (and logical) option is to do more and more – the theory being the more markets, products, and businesses a company engages in, the better the results. The Campbell Soup Company has been doing more and more for decades. Nike began as a shoe company. Nike is a Do Less Better company.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Various studies show that the failure rate of executives coming into new companies is 30 to 40 percent after 18 months. Several of these publicly traded firms have good reputations, but they have historically catered to Fortune 500 companies,” she said. “If Vukelic served as the chief operating officer of N2Growth. Earlier, Ms.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

The CDO’s influence extends beyond internal operations. For instance, research from the Boston Consulting Group shows that companies with more diverse management teams see, on average, 19% higher revenues due to innovation. Success is directly tied to robust diversity leadership in today’s globally connected business arena.

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