QAspire

AUGUST 22, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Innovation, Quality & Entrepreneurship at Akshaya Patra Akshaya Patra Foundation in India is a shining example of how social entrepreneurship combined with power of innovation can make a HUGE difference. They use technology to cook more food in less time.

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QAspire

AUGUST 10, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer In Pursuit Of “Customer Delight”: Getting The Basics Right A lot of companies have the phrase “delighting our customers” in their well-crafted mission statements and quality policies. Does it solve their problems? To what extent? Their unique context? Don’t Kill It!

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Modern Servant Leader

MARCH 19, 2013

With the emergence of social media technologies , this responsibility shifts from mostly push to mostly pull (inbound) marketing. Quality Assurance. Most companies considered Quality Assurance’s role to be achievement of “acceptable” quality levels. Social Media Consultants – 7%.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

Both – some people are born with innate qualities that predispose them to being leaders, and other people while not naturally gifted with leadership ability can acquire it. If those three qualities are present, everything else can be developed. So, what’s the answer?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

These companies have placed themselves far behind the technology curve because tenured managers hire employees with obsolete skill sets and together they create mediocre solutions. Walking into these organizations is often like traveling back in time 20 years.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

These challenges include the increasing complexity of global markets, disruptive technologies, and ever-evolving customer demands. Finding the Right Coach: Qualities to Look for in an Executive Leadership Team Coach Executive leadership team coaching has become increasingly crucial in the ever-evolving business landscape.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

They all speak of the quality of their talent as a key success metric…in fact, many of them will emphatically state that talent is their single biggest competitive advantage. In today’s post I’ll examine one of the most frequent offenders; “ Talent is our biggest asset.&#

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

While optimism is generally a great quality for a CEO to possess, there is a point at which unbridled optimism can disconnect a person from reality. The UC Berkley budget gap has grown to $150 million, & still the Chancellor is spending money that isn't there on $3,000,000 consultants.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

I would like to add Calmness and Tranquility as qualities that I have seen great leaders possess. These two qualities, in my opinion doesn't require any sill or talent and one needs to possess a high level of emotional intelligence to be able to demonstrate calmness and tranquility when others are going haywire.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

For those of you not familiar with Kevin, he is a two-time best selling author and the Chief Potential Officer of The Kevin Eikenberry Group , a learning consulting company that has been helping organizations, teams and individuals reach their potential since 1993. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Amie Wilson Thanks for your post.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

It seems to be about personal, professional, and spiritual growth where lasting character qualities are produced and refined. I wish you a happy New Year Sir. nobilify Thanks Mike – encouraging, timely, and challenging! Great post, Joe M. link] mikemyatt Bingo – plan, execute, assess, and adjust.

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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). Wishing you memorable quality time with your loved ones. link] mikemyatt Bravo…well said Sir. Leave it to you to say in a paragraph what I needed an entire post to articulate.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Avoid controversy, maintain a high likeability factor, consistently and proactively engage your customers, be a business of character that engenders trust and confidence with your target market(s), produce a quality product or service at a competitive price point, and provide great customer service. must all reflect high standards of quality.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 26, 2010

If what you’re seeking is lasting relationships, long-term success, and a better quality of life (in and out of the workplace) then you will be better served to forgo the pompous acts of the arrogant, and substitute the humility and quiet confidence displayed by true leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 11, 2010

Commitment - While technology is a natural accelerant helping to catalyze new opportunities and extend relationships, creating trust and influence will still take time. Let me say this as clearly as I can…a ready, fire, aim approach will rarely find the target. It will either serve you well, or be your undoing.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 12, 2020

Their mission is to make patients’ lives easier by helping them easily receive high-quality medical attention. On the one hand, the Zocdoc founders had to convince doctors to abandon tradition and start using a new, unproven technological platform to sign up new patients. You have to systematically build momentum.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

I am constantly looking to upgrade the bottom tier of my clientele either by improving account performance or by releasing the client and replacing that business with a better quality account.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Emerging technologies, changing demographics, the data economy, automation, and other trends-the undercurrents of radical, systemic change-are crashing into each other. It’s not because they hire a new CEO or expensive consultants but rather because these pioneering companies have adopted a new way of strategizing. Blog Post ).

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Women on Business

AUGUST 27, 2012

Guest Post by Vanessa James, Technology Consultant at Confio.com (learn more about Vanessa at the end of this article): In a busy office environment, it often becomes important to be able to complete several duties simultaneously. There is an ongoing debate about the quality of work done while multitasking, but one thing is clear.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

This doesn’t just mean hire a top producer, or the candidate who graduated from the best business school, but rather hire a quality individual that is a person of integrity & character, whose values are in alignment with the organizations core values, and who also happens to be talented.

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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. That’s extra. (I Three-Hundred-Thousand-Dollars.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Quantity Over Quality – A Fool’s Errand: The misguided belief that a hefty Rolodex equates to superior executive search capabilities is a fallacy we at N2Growth smirk at. ” Pinning your hopes on a “Rolodex firm” to uncover visionary leadership is like expecting a VHS player to stream Netflix.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 9, 2010

When you think of Apple you immediate think of a company that has built a strong brand around quality design. Largely due to the iPod’s strong integrated design qualities it is the dominant brand in its class, commands a pricing premium, and has developed an extremely loyal and satisfied customer base.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Trust is the foundation of all other qualities of influence. Ultimately the best way to insure your staff has influence is to model the correct behaviors and to make sure that you mentor them in said behaviors as well. Thanks for stopping by David. link] Charles Hey Mike, you hit it right on.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 7, 2010

Post frequency is an often debated topic, but how often you post isn’t as important as meeting whatever commitment you make, and doing so with quality content. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Stuart Oliver: Entrepreneur, Interim CIO, Technology COO, Strategist, » Blog Archive » To blog or not to blog [.]

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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. One such success story is that of a global technology corporation struggling to navigate the rapidly evolving digital landscape.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

This can lead to a “quantity over quality” approach to candidates, without particular attention to reasons why one candidate would be a better fit than another. . Executive Search Consultants Who Understand the Market . Here’s how you can choose the right leading executive search firm for your organization. .

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

To the test The researchers worked with over 750 consultants from the Boston Consulting Group, each of whom was randomly assigned to work on a task that was designed to be as realistic as their day-to-day work as possible. The researchers divided the consultants into three groups. The third group had no access to AI.

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Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

What's the difference between a business coach and a consultant? A consultant completes projects for you based on their own technical expertise. Often, a consultant will provide suggestions and direction for what needs to be fixed, however, rarely will they help the business leader actually implement the fix.

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Six Disciplines

SEPTEMBER 14, 2011

What's the difference between a business coach and a consultant? A consultant completes projects for you based on their own technical expertise. Often, a consultant will provide suggestions and direction for what needs to be fixed, however, rarely will they help the business leader actually implement the fix.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

If what you’re seeking is lasting relationships, long-term success, and a better quality of life (in and out of the workplace) then you’ll be well served to forgo the pompous acts of the arrogant, and substitute the humility and quiet confidence displayed by true leaders.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

Of the legions of not so great leaders you’ve encountered over the years, how many of them were absent of these qualities? Of those great leaders you’ve crossed paths with, how many of them kind, caring, compassionate, humble and loving individuals? Starting to get my drift?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2010

You brought out on of the most important quality of great leaders. Best wishes for continued success Kalyan. Kalyan Hi, Mike- Great Post. As a first timer to your blog, I’m greatly enthu’ed reading the post. They have control over emotions. Their causes and sense of humility drive the emotions instead of distractions.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

That’s a high-quality suit he’s wearing, but it’s starting to get a little ragged. Technology Changes How We Think. One big problem caused by technology is that you’ll quit learning because you don’t have to depend on your own resources anymore. What kinds of things do you do differently today because of technology?

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

The study found that while younger professionals are often more likely to experiment with new technologies, and are therefore often a good source of technical expertise, senior staff should not take for granted that they’ll be a willing and reliable source of expertise. They require proper training,” the researchers conclude.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Howard Schultz is known to show-up at various Starbucks locations and stand in line to order a coffee to measure the quality of his experience. Some good thoughts here that become more pertinent as I consult bigger and bigger organisations. Richard Branson is a frequent passenger on Virgin flights.

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