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.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

The Evolution of CMO Responsibilities in the Digital Era The digital age has undeniably redefined the roles and responsibilities of a Chief Marketing Officer (CMO ). In the pre-digital era, a CMO focused on traditional marketing channels such as television, radio, and print to convey a consistent brand message.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2020

The first five chapters of The Company I Keep: My Life in Beauty are a must-read for any entrepreneur. If you launch into the heart of the market, there’s always someone who will sell a similar product cheaper than you, and you have no way to go but down in what becomes a race to the bottom. Here are some I pulled out.

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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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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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N2Growth Blog

JULY 10, 2023

The executive search market in Saudi Arabia is poised for significant growth, with an estimated value of $2.2 However, the market also faces challenges such as a scarcity of qualified talent, high costs associated with executive search services, and a need for more transparency in the search process.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

In the high-stakes arena of executive recruitment , companies often gravitate toward prominent global search firms. However, many companies fail to recognize that the largest search firms come with a significant limitation– expansive off-limits lists that drastically reduce the pool of candidates they can consider for any given client.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This position is often seen as the linchpin of a company’s commercial strategy, controlling marketing, sales, and customer service efforts to achieve optimal success. In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement.

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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. Here is why your organization should be interested in partnering with an executive coaching company.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 15, 2020

Myth #1: Build a Billion Dollar Company. I personally blame my MIT classmate Aileen Lee, formerly with Kleiner Perkins, who coined the term Unicorn , a private company valued at over a billion dollars. To do that, you have to show how your market is big enough (a multi-billion dollar market) to support that kind of valuation.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

It’s about a wildly successful company that went off course. You know this company. Its market cap is over $2 trillion. government scrutinizing it for monopolistic practices, but the company was also coming under fierce attack for investing in its archrival, Apple. Inside the company, morale was at an all-time low.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 25, 2024

Meanwhile, organizations investing in future-focused leadership development report 34% higher adaptability to market changes. Convert Chaos into Clarity Distinguished leaders excel at extracting meaningful patterns from seemingly chaotic market conditions. These competencies form the foundation of future leadership success.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

By providing leaders with the necessary tools and techniques, they can navigate the complexities of the business environment, align their vision and strategies with the market demands, and achieve their organization’s goals. Such training programs can offer employees a better understanding of company values, integrity, and purpose.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

With advancements in technology, changing regulatory landscapes, and fierce competition, companies in the industry need visionary leaders and skilled strategists who can navigate these challenges and quickly identify and seize opportunities. Innovation is the lifeblood of success, especially in the life sciences sector.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Digital technology has become a guiding light in these uncertain times, taking on a more prominent role in companies’ strategic plans. Observing trends, assimilating data, and adjusting business models to preempt market shifts are aided by predictive analytics and business intelligence tools.

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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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Next Level Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Back in my own days as an executive, I was hugely influenced by a book called The Discipline of Market Leaders. The authors argued that companies had to pick between one of three paths to value creation and success in the market – operational excellence, customer intimacy or product leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The Leadership Quandary and Private Equity Talent A recent disclosure from a survey conducted by PitchBook resonates with a concerning reality: “Nearly half of PE firms and their portfolio companies question whether they have the right leadership in place.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Diversification is not a trend; it is essential for companies to become and remain competitive. With technology reshaping the global business landscape, many companies will be pushed to fundamentally reconsider their ways of doing international business, diversifying into new product categories and adopting a “borderless” expansion model.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

As the sector evolves and expands, companies increasingly turn to executive search firms like N2Growth to help them identify and recruit top talent for critical leadership roles. Top executive search firms also bring a unique set of resources and expertise to the table when it comes to attracting top talent for biotech companies.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

This article will discuss the pros and cons of expanding your online business into a retail company. Prepare Your Finances and Analyze the Market: Before opening a retail store, you will need to analyze the market and prepare your finances. Photo by Ksenia Chernaya: .

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Forward-thinking companies are now recognizing the immense value that unconventional thinkers and innovators can bring to the table. My clients in Europe implemented a program where executives change jobs every three years and hold different positions within the company, making them diversified leaders.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

Today’s leading-edge companies are taking complete ownership of outcomes and experiences for customers. Grow selectively (that is, where they can claim profitable market share) and in ways suitable for the local environment, not everywhere all at once. Operating Beyond: Rethink How Their Companies Operate.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing. This ensures a robust alignment between the candidate’s leadership style and the company’s strategic objectives. times higher revenue growth compared to their peers.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Essentially, the CRO’s role is to turn the company’s ambitious visions into profitable actions. A high-performing CRO must thoroughly understand the company’s strategy and values, seamlessly combining technical proficiency with strategic insight.

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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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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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Experience Officer The Chief Experience Officer (CXO) might not have the same name recognition as a CEO or CFO, but their influence is felt across every aspect of a company’s strategy and operations. This know-how helps effectively reach and engage target audiences across various digital channels.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2019

I personally use Caliper with my clients (50+ years in business, more than 28,000 companies, and over 2 million individual professionals and executives). Marketing matters. Unfortunately, in most organizations marketing is a haphazard practice. Marketing is the epitome of delayed gratification. Develop executors.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

It is a vital part of every company’s success. In this article, we will explore why every company needs an online store and how it can help elevate corporate marketing strategies. Having an online store allows your company to reach customers where they are. Digital marketing is powerful.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

One transformative strategy gaining popularity among leading companies is establishing a junior advisory board, also known as a shadow board. By collaborating closely with senior management on strategic initiatives, such a board offers a unique viewpoint that can significantly influence the company’s direction.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

This role requires a deep understanding of market dynamics, consumer behavior, and technological trends, enabling the organization to adapt to changes and lead them. These efforts have resulted in personalized marketing and improved operational efficiency, underscoring the tangible benefits of a digital-first strategy.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 3, 2022

We’re also seeing compassion showing up more frequently in formalized company values. We asked Joe Liberatore, Kforce’s CEO why compassion was so critical in the recent refresh of their company values. My challenges are your challenges, and we’re all here to help. Do I have that right?”.

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