N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Recognizing diversity as a competitive advantage for innovation and customer service underscores the CDO’s critical role in creating a more inclusive environment that values individual differences and unique perspectives. Success is directly tied to robust diversity leadership in today’s globally connected business arena.

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Diversity Competitive Advantage Objective Trends 195

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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Trends Business Model Execution Marketing 375

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. Yet, when carried out adeptly, it results in holistic and sustainable marketing strategies.

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Creativity Business Objectives Marketing Brand 244

The Horizons Tracker

JULY 11, 2024

Research from Utah State University indicates that successful employer-driven disability initiatives share common traits, even when the companies and programs differ in other aspects. While disability is common in society, it is not as prevalent in the US labor market. ”

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Succession Competitive Advantage Case Study Morale 115

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing. Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience.

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Innovation Strategy Competitive Advantage Incubator 210

The Horizons Tracker

MAY 24, 2021

The impact of innovation to improve the profitability of companies is something that has always been assumed, but nonetheless, it’s nice to have some tangible evidence to show it’s the case. They found that the most innovative firms achieved 1.95% higher growth in profitability each year than their less innovative peers.

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Innovation Tourism Competitive Advantage Price 142

HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2023

In today’s globalized and interconnected world, diversity and inclusion (DEI) are essential elements of a successful and thriving workplace. By embracing diversity and promoting inclusion, organizations can unlock the full potential of their employees, foster innovation and creativity, and build a culture of equity and respect.

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Diversity Succession Competitive Advantage Reputation 105

N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

My role changed from hiring entry-level roles in the local market to hiring professional and executive-level roles virtually across the country. Embracing this model allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool, which can drive innovation and growth.

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Competitive Advantage Efficiency Technology Tools 244

Strategy Driven

JUNE 18, 2024

High-quality data is indispensable for informed decision-making, operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and innovation. Accurate Decision-Making Its ability to make well-informed decisions is at the heart of any successful organization.

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Quality Supply Chain Compliance Strategic Planning 89

Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

Rethinking Competitive Advantage: New Rules for the Digital Age by Ram Charan is one of those books. As opposed to: Until recently, the greatest competitive advantage went to companies that controlled distribution channels, had hard assets on the largest scale, or had established brands or patents.

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Charan Competitive Advantage Core Competence Learning-by-Doing 277

LDRLB

SEPTEMBER 12, 2013

In a world where global competition is absolute, companies are looking at new ways to gain sustained competitive advantages. The BoP markets are a hotbed for innovation and companies that are able to mold their business models to fit within this paradigm can truly alter traditional business models.

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Competitive Advantage Prahalad Blue Ocean Strategy Glocalization 154

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Such comprehensive assessment assists corporations in making strategic hiring decisions, providing a significant advantage in the intensely competitive global marketplace. These solutions promote organizational resilience, innovation, and long-term success by sourcing the most qualified candidates worldwide.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Embracing innovative tools and technologies is no longer optional; it’s a strategic imperative. As a leader, you can harness these tools to gain a deeper understanding of your organization’s performance, market trends, and customer behavior. In the rapidly evolving world of leadership, staying ahead of the curve is crucial.

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Strategic Planning How To Ethics Competitive Advantage 173

Strategy Driven

APRIL 15, 2023

As the market evolves, the competition becomes increasingly fierce, making it more challenging to gain a foothold and maintain a competitive edge. In this article, we’ll explore top strategies for real estate developers to stay ahead of the game and thrive in this competitive landscape.

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Real Estate Development Competitive Advantage Industry 93

The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 15, 2023

A recent study from the University of East Anglia has unveiled how Generation Z views online “personal brands” as a critical tool for gaining a competitive advantage in job markets. Consequently, personal branding has emerged as a critical component in achieving career success.

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Brand Marketing Self-aware Competitive Advantage 96

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2019

They see any economic change as a springboard for profitable growth and competitive advantage. We will instead show the market what we’re made of.”. True success lies in knowing when to slow down and when to speed up. How can you differentiate and elevate your organization to gain advantage and increase market share?

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Competitive Advantage Agility Marketing Uncertainty 227

Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 25, 2023

“Only you , as a senior leader, have the power to direct your company to continuous and sustainable success,” says Scott K. They need clarity about what kind of business to pursue within your target markets and, equally as important, what to say away from because it is not a good match, even if they could make a sale.

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Competitive Advantage Leadership Energy Micromanagement 130

N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Many brands focus their marketing strategies on out-of-home consumption, socializing with friends and family, and humor to generate engagement. At the same time, they continue to appreciate the advantages of the shopping experience and the immediacy provided by the various retail environments. Why or why not? Agility is key.

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Trends Agility CEO Chief Executive Officer 368

Leading Blog

MARCH 1, 2023

Consider the CEO who urges teamwork but designs incentives for individual success, who invites innovation but punishes failure, who emphasizes quality but pays for quantity. But often there is a conflict between what we say and what we do in response to these incentives. The result: mixed signals.

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Books Incentives Leadership Competitive Advantage 303

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These firms understand the unique challenges and needs of the nonprofit sector and have extensive experience in identifying candidates who possess the specific skills and values required for success in mission-driven roles. Look for a firm with a proven track record of success placing leaders in mission-driven organizations.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 23, 2019

AQ is defined as “the ability to adjust course, product, service, and strategy in response to unanticipated changes in the market”— and indeed, the Harvard Business Review characterised it as “the new competitive advantage.” There are many examples of companies that have failed to extol the virtues of an AQ mindset.

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Leadership Leadership Styles Hotels Core Competence 154

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

When multinational firms enter new markets, they have to choose how to manage the formal and informal local rules that can vary greatly. But constantly adapting to local practices could jeopardize a company’s ability to integrate operations across markets.

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Competitive Advantage Tactics Globalization Influence 19

Eric Jacobson

MARCH 12, 2024

Rather than seeing it as an obstacle to overcome, integrate it into your strategic approach to invigorate your high-growth potential and outperform competition under any market condition,” explains Rebecca Homkes , author of the new book, Survive, Reset, Thrive. What is success? “Uncertainty is here to stay. How will we win?

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Agility How To Uncertainty Competitive Advantage 143

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2017

In the competitive marketplace, a leader has the challenge to lead an organization to help it achieve their goals. Every company is competing for market shares, customers, and suppliers. What does success means to the company? The purpose of strategy is to create a competitive advantage. Visualize the future.

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Strategy Competitive Advantage Drucker Brainstorming 213

CO2

JUNE 12, 2020

Several years ago, a dear friend of mine, Darrell Mann, CEO of Systematic Innovation , predicted that some catastrophic event would soon plague humanity. An S-Curve is the measurement of speed in the adoption of new innovation. This transition point in the innovation cycle can be caused by a new innovation or an unrelated disruption.

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Uncertainty How To Competitive Advantage Disintermediation 151

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

This presents a considerable market for employers, as there are an estimated 70 million people across the United States “skilled through alternative routes” With labor markets tight, more and more employers are looking to skills-based hiring to find the talent they need.

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Skills Competitive Advantage Long-term Diversity 119

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 17, 2014

Many believe that a brand is a function of marketing. Marketers and marketing departments love ‘branding campaigns’ or ‘brand-building programs,’ because they are sexier and more exciting than their less attractive cousin, the product campaign. But a brand is much more than a component of marketing.

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Brand Marketing Competitive Advantage Bottom-up 70

Coaching Tip

OCTOBER 8, 2014

This ''law of love'' is identified in many different ways--for example, in Wayne Baker''s bestseller, " Achieving Success Through Social Capital " , this law of love in the workplace is described as the "law of reciprocity.". What is a reciprocity advantage and how can an organization achieve this? Nothing more, nothing less.

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Cialdini Competitive Advantage Social Capital Maturity 117

Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 8, 2016

Anticipating and preparing for change is the essence of competitive advantage. The leaders who dominate in this new era will not only understand the changes affecting them, but they will seize them, master them, and use them to their advantage to achieve ever-higher performance.

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Competitive Advantage Class Execution Innovation 120

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2015

Increasing your Collective Leadership Effectiveness will give you a competitive advantage. The most successful organizations are the best led. Is your leadership a competitive advantage? The LQ score for an organization measures the degree to which leadership is a competitive advantage or disadvantage.

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Competitive Advantage Bottom-up Metrics Quality 150

In the CEO Afterlife

JULY 2, 2012

The man who preceded me in the corner office lived by the credo that a company’s success wasn’t enough; the other guy had to fail. As for sport, the game of market share was an easy way to track success. With only 100% available to the players of the market share game, you knew whether your play(s) made you a winner or a loser.

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Sports Tactics Competitive Advantage Short-term 228

In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 17, 2012

I was devoted to master strategies and “big play” innovations that ideally positioned a company to dominate their chosen market(s) and enjoy sustainable competitive advantage. The philosophy begins with a mindset obsessed with the competition. The innovations are incremental, and often easily copied.

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Strategy Competitive Advantage Innovation Operations 229

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 30, 2020

For instance, a few years ago, research from VU University Amsterdam showed that we tend to have an unconscious bias towards viewing innovation and creativity as a young person’s game. The research reveals that entrepreneurial success for the under 25s is as rare as a lesser spotted unicorn. Lifelong learning.

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Entrepreneur Learning-by-Doing Competitive Advantage Innovation 142

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 8, 2021

In New Vantage’s annual survey of C-suite executives, the cultural and people aspects of digital transformation were identified as the key barriers to successful change. Intelligent automation has the potential to transform how organizations deliver value and gain a competitive edge in their markets,” Emergn says.

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Competitive Advantage ROI Survey Technology 120

In the CEO Afterlife

APRIL 23, 2012

There is no doubt in my mind that my ferocious competitive spirit is responsible for my success in corporate life. For most of my career, I operated within intensely competitive arenas where fractions of market share points were worth millions of dollars. This is a tremendous competitive advantage for the smaller player.

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Power Sports Competitive Advantage Advertising 208

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

If you really want to understand a leader’s perspective on the market, ask them about their competition. Whether you want to admit it or not, competition is part of your world, and likely a bigger part than you’d care to admit. Many people view the topic of competition as almost sophomoric.

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Leadership PR Disintermediation Supply Chain 353

The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 14, 2020

As the economy gears up again and the job market begins to make a recovery, we’re likely to see a surge in people seeking new roles,” the researchers say. Nearly all employees believe that a diverse workforce is crucial to the success of organizations and will drive competitive advantage in future.

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Agility Diversity Competitive Advantage Company 124