Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down. Like other human resource competencies, resourcefulness needs to be taught and nurtured, through deliberate focus and training.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

The Need for Innovative Approaches in Succession Planning As businesses grow and adapt to the ever-changing business landscape, traditional succession planning approaches may not be agile enough to cover non-traditional roles. Human resource professionals are responsible for developing strong succession plans for non-traditional roles.

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HR Digest

DECEMBER 27, 2018

The recent explosion of HR technology has driven a major boom in innovative HR solutions. This has inspired a projection that the global human resource management sector could reach $30 billion in the next six years – by 2025, according to G2 Crowd. Hence, everyone wins when employees are engaged.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 29, 2019

Companies are increasingly utilizing automation technologies to increase productivity and innovation. These companies find themselves managing complex organizational change, with challenges that will vary depending on the professional levels and geographic diversity of their human resources.

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Mike Cardus

MAY 22, 2013

It cannot be delegated off to Human Resources, Organization Development or someone else. Too often managers and executive teams delegate or task off any and all training and development to the Human Resources staff. What broader lessons were learned that might benefit the department and company? image credit.

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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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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

If you think the challenges faced by Human Resource Management (HRM) today are unprecedented, think again. However, the tide was turning, and some forward-thinking companies began to realize that employees were motivated by more than just money. Companies focused on survival rather than employee welfare.

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In the CEO Afterlife

AUGUST 6, 2013

Wouldn’t you expect more innovation? Some companies brand exceedingly well. There’s a smorgasbord of reasons why great brands and great companies lose their way. This company lost $5 billion in 2012 and hasn’t made a profit since 2008. So, wouldn’t you expect a heck of a lot more corporate attention to commercial brands?

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Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

JANUARY 21, 2012

What was operating in the culture of the company that the senior leaders were not aware of standard practices? Curious what company values were driving these behaviors, I searched the Costa Cruises website to find out. Costa Human Resources (competence, diligence, loyalty, morality, friendliness and enthusiasm).

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LDRLB

NOVEMBER 21, 2013

I recently met with a senior HR leader of a large international oil company. Not so surprisingly, few people in her department cared about service or innovation; they just did their jobs as defined in their job descriptions. I don’t think anyone in this company intended for their structure to evolve this way. But it did.

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Chart Your Course

APRIL 29, 2013

In a company-wide email, she announced Yahoo! needed to reinvent itself and establish a shared mindset and vision as a company. Innovation has always been what makes good businesses great. And innovation does not happen without change and risk. This past February Yahoo!’s was changing its telecommute policy.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 18, 2014

It starts with the corporate strategy, and includes marketing strategy, and the all-important human resource strategy. Bulldozing the walls of complexity in companies and departments never comes without sacrifice. You focus on that 20% to generate a high ROE (return on effort). Doing less, better doesn’t mean doing less work.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

It ensures that companies are prepared for any unforeseen changes in leadership due to retirement, emergencies, or sudden departures. While human resources professionals can no longer overlook the importance of technology, a delicate balance must be maintained.

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Chart Your Course

JUNE 30, 2016

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap … and Others Don’t (2001). In one of the defining management studies carried out in the 90s, Collins and his team complied a list of 1,435 companies in search of those special few that could truly be called “great.” Ineffective companies operate only from the other two layers.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Emerging leaders empower their teams to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation by continuously refining culture, tactics, and strategy. It sends a powerful message to ambitious employees, signaling the company’s dedication to their professional advancement.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Building on his bestselling book Work without Jobs , Ravin Jesuthasan returns, this time with coauthor Tanuj Kapilashrami, an international human resources leader, to provide the framework organizations need to thrive in a world demanding perpetual reinvention. The result?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

You will also be competing to retain talented employees that other companies would like to lure away. What about competing against the innovation of others that could cause the obsolescence of your product or service? If you don’t have direct competition you’ll surely have indirect competition. I Think Not.

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LDRLB

JANUARY 11, 2013

The book is available for free at www.HowManyTheBook.com Naga Siddharth heads HR for the Cloudnine group of hospitals in India and is a Human Technology Innovator according to him.]. And then it occurred to me as to what could be the fatal flaw to aspired HR innovation. That, is in the realm of the individual’s own effort.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 6, 2023

We grow a company when we grow its people. The senior vice president of human resources told her, “ Ginni, if you want the opportunity to be CEO of IBM, don’t try to run for office. When moments of reinvention arrive, innovating the “how” can be overlooked in favor of focusing on the “what.”

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

More than just “going green”—this position strategically positions the company to thrive in a market where sustainability is a competitive edge. The CSO shapes business strategies that balance economic growth with ecological and social impact, turning sustainability into a powerful lever for innovation and brand strength.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 20, 2014

Culture is the state of mind that says, “These are the things that really matter in this company. Some companies thrive on innovative cultures. I spent an entire career espousing the power of creativity, and the companies I touched did very well by it. This is the way we do things around here.” Mindsets are free.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 22, 2013

The Conference Board suggests that the pressure of serving as the CEO of a large company in an increasingly competitive global marketplace has resulted in more voluntarily shorter tenures, implying that CEOs are leaving on their own terms after fewer years on the job. Human Resources Leadership Strategy'

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

Diversity and inclusion is a buzzword in the business world, countless company websites tout their commitment to building diverse teams and inclusive cultures. Human resource departments are instilling D&I training for hiring managers and discussing their role in hiring diverse employees and creating a culture of inclusion.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 30, 2011

by John • October 30, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. Years ago I had the displeasure of consulting for a Canadian natural gas company. acquired this misguided company. Human Resources. In the CEO Afterlife. Main menu Home. Leadership. Search My Site.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JULY 9, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional!  This week I've got a unique and excellent resource from Fast Company that I would like to point you to. Department of Labor Employment Standards Administration (ESA) - U.S.

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 7, 2013

But, declining bench strength guarantees that corporate boards will continue to struggle to find qualified leaders for the unique needs of their particular company or industry. She was the best person for the job, and happened to be the first woman vice president in the history of the century-old company. I was in for a shock.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 16, 2011

Tough-Minded Ways to Innovate. But after Pearson’s corporate life atop PepsiCo, he became an insightful HBR contributor, particularly with regard to innovation. Innovative companies are led by innovative leaders. Successful companies get things done, control performance, spot problems and bring in the budget.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! Shawn Parr, Fast Company : 10 New Year's Resolutions for Innovative Teams Mark Stelzner, Inflexion Advisors : 2011: The Year of Reactionary HR Seth Godin's Blog : Maybe Next Year.

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In the CEO Afterlife

FEBRUARY 19, 2012

Somehow he was able to see the unseen, and marshal Apple’s resources to deliver the innovative products that fulfilled his view of what lied ahead. Here’s why: By definition, the person who fails to deliver quantitative business results for the company he. leads is not a great CEO (of that company).

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In the CEO Afterlife

OCTOBER 23, 2011

by John • October 23, 2011 • Human Resources , Leadership , Marketing , Strategy • 4 Comments. You’d think I’d get similar answers from the executives who work in the same company. People worry that strategy slows a company down and limits growth opportunities. Innovative. Human Resources.

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Chart Your Course

JANUARY 7, 2013

The start of a new year is a great time for companies to assess their corporate environment. Sincere leaders who are transparent about their decisions, upbeat but honest about the company’s future, and show a genuine interest in their workers create an environment that fosters loyalty, creativity and productivity. Be the leader.

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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. This is an opportunity to realign our human capabilities with the potential offered by new-age technology, effectively paving a path for a more integrated, efficient approach to work.

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Chart Your Course

NOVEMBER 14, 2012

You have to watch your competitors and seek to always adapt to changes in the market, and innovate for solutions. According to The Society for Human Resource Management, only 33 percent of businesses track employee turnover, which means 67 percent of businesses are missing out on a huge source of savings and growth.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

The Human Resource department should insist on hiring people with disability in certain roles. The law requires that companies make accommodations for people with disabilities to return to work after a prolonged illness. Companies should have best practices included in their company policies for people with disabilities.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2024

When it comes to harnessing the potential of AI, companies must follow a strategic process that encompasses experimentation, productivity enhancement, transformative experiences, and innovation. Implement AI-driven solutions to streamline tasks, automate repetitive processes, and optimize resource allocation.

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In the CEO Afterlife

MAY 1, 2012

No doubt, many CEOs will try to replicate the principles that catapulted Apple to the most valuable company on the face of the earth. Magic can’t happen in cultures that don’t worship innovation. Innovation starts with leadership. Most big company cultures are not innovative. Every innovation is applauded.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 16, 2022

It is a new year, and the HR challenges for 2022 are currently one of the hottest topics for many human resource professionals out there. This article will focus on the current issues in human resource management as well as critical HR challenges and solutions in 2022. HR Challenges 2022: What Professionals Need To Know.

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