David A Fields

APRIL 13, 2021

Clients hire your consulting firm in part because you know more than they do. Wise in the ways of management, marketing or the musk beetle (or whatever your area of expertise happens to be). The post The Ladder You Must Climb to Grow Your Consulting Firm appeared first on David A. Fields Consulting Group.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

Anyone paying attention to current events has recently witnessed that it doesn’t really matter whether you’re a politician, investment banker, CEO, or just an average citizen, when it comes to making a simple decision, managing a crisis, or attempting to exploit an opportunity, timing is everything.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Senior managements paralyzed themselves with an attachment to “success brings success’ rather than “success brings failure’ and are now forced to break the implied contract with their employees – a contract nurtured by management that the future can be controlled.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 26, 2020

Transformational Coaching is the requisite skill for today’s leaders, managers, and supervisors who choose to enhance their personal effectiveness and the performance of those they lead. One of the most effective ways to promote your upcoming launch is to make simple, effective asks to those that are closest to you.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

In the end, I would consult with your friends and family to determine whether or not the toxic work environment is bleeding into your personal life. offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org. Some people are willing (and able) to put up with more than others in terms of their threshold for toxicity.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Recruiters might also be inclined to let a company’s hiring managers bear the brunt of vetting with little transparency on why this candidate was even selected. When companies partner with N2Growth, they get transparency, including bi-weekly meetings where updates are given on go-to-market activities on behalf of clients.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Interim executives are experienced professionals who can step in to fill a sudden leadership gap, manage a crisis, guide a merger, or spearhead a new initiative. One crucial skill for an effective interim executive is managing change seamlessly. Its importance in identifying suitable interim managers cannot be overstated.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

Loyalty is a missing ingredient in job market of both the secular and sacred. Would love to teach my staff this lesson with your permission. I would like to add one. I think loyalty cost us nothing, yet delivers great reward to a team. Your post are always eye-opening. I think loyalty is a great addition to the list.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 30, 2023

Today’s competitive job market can be rife with job offers and opportunities but also with scams. Confidentiality: Safeguarding Your Personal Information Another critical area of concern is the management of your data. Given the high stakes, jobseekers must diligently differentiate legitimate and fraudulent offers.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Steve Curtin is an expert on customer service management and leadership. After a 20-year career at Marriott International working in operations, human resources, sales and marketing, Steve launched his own consulting company to help organizations improve their customer service operations.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’ve seen many an executive or consultant attempt to identify leaders with interviews, tests, evaluations, etc., By that I mean practice areas that serve no real purpose other than to generate a revenue stream for a coach or consultant, or justify headcount within a department. Identifying leaders? only to fail in miserable fashion.

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DECEMBER 28, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

Is your article title really about anger management or appropriate emotional expression in business? link] mikemyatt While I agree with all your assertions, there is in fact quite a lot of overlap between emotions, conflict management, anger management, interpersonal communications, etc. I will be curating again, soon.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Its market cap is over $2 trillion. In 2014, when the company’s market capitalization was $380 billion, this Microsoft veteran took over as CEO. By 2019, Microsoft’s market capitalization edged past the $1 trillion mark, making it the world’s most valuable company. By 2023, its market cap reached $2.5

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

link] ATIG Dear Mike, As a coach and consultant, you know the common misconceptions about discipline(Personal and professional are not the same). link] mikemyatt Bravo…well said Sir. Leave it to you to say in a paragraph what I needed an entire post to articulate. Thanks for the great insights Tom.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As a consulting professional who has worked extensively with top executives in the world’s largest companies, I have witnessed the transformative impact of effective board advisor coaching strategies. Empowered leaders drive innovation throughout the organization, enabling adaptation to changing market conditions.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

As a digital marketing consultant, I've been praising the promise of these new technologies, but I also have been learning more and more about the negative side effects of our increasing use of digital. Recently I spoke to a group of high-school marketing educators about the current state of social media marketing.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 13, 2011

Aside from being costly, a flawed execution can cast doubt on management credibility, have a negative impact on morale, taint the brand, adversely affect external relationships, and cause a variety of other problems for your business. All initiatives surrounding new ideas should include detailed risk management provisions.

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Leading Blog

MAY 5, 2023

But as the best keep getting better (improved equipment, better conditioning and strength, smarter course management, better coaches and caddies), it’s vital to improve the courses to meet the new abilities. is a consultant, speaker, and author. Through his consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc.,

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In the years that have passed, we’ve continued to expand and refine the list by looking for CHROs able to innovate and outperform their peers regardless of current market dynamics in play at the time. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 30, 2014

This year’s 2014 world Cup performance is no exception, despite all the marketing hype and social media frenzy. And there are a very large number of middle market search firms who are hired by HR to find new managers and mid-level executives for their companies. Why the perennial poor showing by England? EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Revenue Officer The Chief Revenue Officer role has become increasingly important in the constantly evolving world of business management. Their capacity to understand and leverage various market dynamics aids an organization in navigating an ever-changing business environment.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 29, 2011

Historically, management theory has tended to present a binary view of leadership—command-and-control vs. collaborative. Jim Quigley : One of the most difficult decisions the leadership team had to make was the decision to keep consulting as a service line at Deloitte when I was the CEO of the U.S.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. You will find it difficult to move between functional management roles. A search partner with industry knowledge is critical.

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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 multifaceted role requires rapid decision-making and strong leadership capabilities, enabling the COO to manage day-to-day activities while enhancing operational efficiency effectively.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 16, 2019

Twelve years after launching culture change consulting services, I am finally sitting down to write about six defining values of a leadership culture. Like all good consultants, I said, “probably, let me do a little research and get back to you.” Before starting Walton Consulting, Inc.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

Not Customer Focused : Leaders not attuned to the needs of the market will fail. The best leaders are focused on leading change and innovation to keep their organizations fresh, dynamic and growing. Bottom line – leaders who build a static business doom themselves to failure.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2022

As the investor leader, you are tasked with tackling senior leadership management issues at a newly acquired portfolio firm. Part four will balance needs with compromises and float tangential opportunities to expand horizons and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘pink giraffe’ management candidate. The bar is set high.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Decisioning at the information level affords a higher degree of risk management, but are still not as safe as those decisions based upon actionable knowledge. Decisions made at the gut instinct or data level can be made quickly, but offer a higher level of risk.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

To illustrate the potential impacts, in 2007, Nokia had a little over half the mobile phone market with an operating profit of about $7.8 Subsequently, its market share plummeted by 90 percent. Nokia just couldn’t keep up. Its phones were quickly viewed as antiquated and difficult to work with for developers.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 20, 2020

a management consulting, marketing research and public relations firm. He also serves on the board of the Richard Nixon Foundation and is chairman of the High Point University Board of Trustees. He founded and is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of B&C Associates, Inc. ,

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

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DECEMBER 2, 2010

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 28, 2019

Don’t embrace the practices of your peers, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to unlock hidden value and create advantage in the market. And if outsourced, will it be done domestically or offshore, and who will manage the process? Put simply; don’t copy – create.

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Chartered Management Institute

MAY 31, 2023

Listicle: Five cutting-edge consulting insights for 2023 Written by Ian Wylie Wednesday 31 May 2023 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Brexit benefits, a secret weapon for market value and the power of “aptness”. Want to discover the latest consulting insights?

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 26, 2014

The other day, I came across a contract when I worked at <confidential> from a famous consultancy called <confidential> in NYC. The contract was signed prior to my employment and after 2 months, I fired the consultancy based on their incompetence with the project. Creative Development: $45,025. Guess what?

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