N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. Digital leadership is not limited to technology-driven companies; businesses across industries recognize the need for influential digital leaders to stay competitive in the market.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

T HE vast majority of today’s business leaders are either embarking on AI deployment to improve their operations or are considering it. Some 54 percent of organizations say AI has been cost-effective for their business operations. When transitioning to scaling, avoid analysis paralysis at all costs.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Operating in the upper echelons of talent acquisition, executive search sifts through a talent pool rich in skills and leadership attributes and diverse in thought, ideas, and execution strategies. When change outpaces an organization’s ability to adapt, interim executives step in to reduce risks and manage costs.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The Current Digital Landscape Today’s digital landscape is constantly changing, revolutionizing how businesses and industries operate. Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Modern CFOs are no longer just about bookkeeping and compliance; they are pivotal in leading with strategic thinking and mastering financial technology. Staying updated with Artificial Intelligence advancements, automation, and FinTech is essential for optimizing financial operations and planning business growth.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 11, 2023

For small business owners, reducing operational costs is essential for the success of the company. With rising overhead expenses and competition from larger companies, it can be difficult to keep up with the ever-increasing costs associated with running a business. Sell yourself as someone who will give them a lot of business.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By leveraging technology, companies can streamline their executive search processes, expediting the time it takes to find the perfect fit for various leadership roles. For instance, an interim CFO is expected not only to manage day-to-day financial operations but also to craft and execute innovative financial strategies to drive growth.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models. 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

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Narrowly defining leadership restricts innovation by excluding countless points of view and modes of operating. When leaders are pressured into leadership styles that go against their natural way of operating, they are set up for failure. It’s like wearing a set of clothes that don’t fit.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

As the primary procurement and supply operations overseer, the CPO is crucial in improving procurement excellence. By utilizing this knowledge, the CPO can streamline procurement processes, cut costs, and create value for the organization. Furthermore, they must also prioritize compliance and risk management in procurement operations.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Underinvestment in Technology. Because Southwest Airlines seems to have the worst, most outdated operating technology in the industry. Failing technology. A company of Southwest’s scale does not get this far behind in technology without repeatedly ignoring the advice of their IT department. Overcompensate.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2014

A successful DoD senior-acquisition program manager and test leader, Matt has earned documented success in the areas of test and evaluation, assessment, technology development and flight operations.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

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. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?. Selection Methodology. million employees worldwide.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Lastly, making an executive hiring mistake can be extremely costly in terms of direct and indirect costs. These costs might be related to time and resources allocated on that hire, plus the resources needed to conduct the hiring process yet again, along with the costs associated with leaving that role unfilled.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chief Operating Officer is an organization’s powerhouse, ensuring every process and experience in your business runs like a well-oiled machine. This key executive monitors daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective methods. Tech Savviness: Leveraging technology to boost operational efficiency.

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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. By incorporating aspects of automation into everyday operations, employers and employees can leverage robotic technology for a more streamlined and efficient workflow.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Many corporate HR teams are operating in a legacy model, bogged down with hiring downstream talent and struggling to quickly and efficiently source top-shelf talent. Rising Cost of Talent: The surge of opportunities available to candidates today has driven up the cost of recruitment at all levels. It’s a win-win.

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

B USINESS is not a discipline, but an endeavor made up of disciplines such as accounting, communications, economics, finance, leadership, management, marketing, operations, psychology, sociology, and strategy. Consequently, a business may be short of cash until payment is received. Lesson: An expert isn’t always the person who knows the most.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Healthcare executives need to possess a deep understanding of the industry, including its unique regulatory landscape, emerging technologies, and evolving patient needs. It is essential to leverage technology and social media platforms to expand your reach.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

2) Invest in Technology and Automation: Investing in technology and automation is a great way to benefit all stakeholders of a company. For customers, automotive logistics can help streamline delivery times and reduce shipping costs. ultimately improving the public image for investors who want long-term success.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Regardless of titles or functional position, the lead role in a security organization is expected to wear many hats and solve a myriad of strategic, operational and tactical problems. Today’s information security leaders are faced with: Technology aligned reporting structure. This increases security spending costs.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 13, 2024

Just like every other field, technology is rapidly transforming the way personal injury law firms operate. These technologies are making their way into the legal world, and personal injury firms are reaping the benefits. Video conferencing technology has made virtual consultations and even virtual court appearances a reality.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

T HE BIGGEST CHANGE being brought about by AI is not human replicas, but the emergence of digital operating models. The operating model is how that is accomplished. The goal of the operating model is to deliver value at scale, to achieve sufficient scope, and to respond to changes by engaging in sufficient learning.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

A forward-thinking CSO harnesses cutting-edge technologies like big data and AI to transform sustainability from a buzzword into actionable business intelligence. This level of innovation sets the company apart as a leader in sustainability and technological advancement.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Integrating innovative technology into leadership is not merely about automation or efficiency; it capacitates strategic alignment with market dynamics, competitor activities, and shifting customer demands. Evolving does not necessarily mean relinquishing control but maximizing the opportunities this technology offers.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2021

Deploying an operational risk management program that does the intended job remains a challenge for many businesses today. The industrial sector and others have witnessed rapid changes that significantly altered the way businesses operate. They need to train all employees to make risk-based thinking part of everyday operations.

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The result is a case study in the cost of ignoring employees. For years, IT employees and union representatives had been complaining about the company’s antiquated technology systems. In fact, prior to this incident, Southwest did not have their CIO on the executive board, leaving no voice for technology at the table.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

Today, we delve into the catalysts fueling PE investors’ burgeoning interest in technology service firms, the essence of private capital engagement in portfolio enterprises, and the ramifications for executives eyeing or recently transitioning into leadership realms within private capital portfolio companies.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of supply chain and logistics, businesses are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and reduce operational costs. In this blog post, we explore the significance of advanced pallet wrappers and their impact on streamlining warehouse operations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Furthermore, making a hiring mistake is extremely costly in terms of both direct and indirect costs. Her areas of expertise include talent operations and strategy, and C-suite executive recruitment, mainly but not exclusively in technology organizations. Vukelic served as the chief operating officer of N2Growth.

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CoachStation

MAY 18, 2020

This has been triggered by the recent Covid-19 environment, improvements in technology, recognised cost-savings and manager/employee attitudes. This influences how managers operate and continue to develop new skills within the modern work environment. There are many potential benefits.

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Leading Blog

MAY 16, 2020

Technology is the raw material that 21st-century innovators need to build new business capabilities, to develop exciting new products and services, and to create workarounds for the physical distancing measures we will likely endure for the foreseeable future. In a world of pandemic, it’s the only way forward.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Engaged for a defined period, they lead specific initiatives, manage transitions, or stabilize operations during times of change. Engaging an interim executive can also be more cost-effective than hiring a permanent employee, especially when addressing short-term needs or specific projects.

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

With OCR processing , businesses can achieve operational objectives and ensure they render excellent services to customers. The use of OCR by enterprises increases operational efficiency to ensure every customer is satisfied with the services rendered. COST EFFECTIVE. WHAT IS OPTICAL CHARACTER RECOGNITION? EASY ACCESS.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

Replacing these hand-picked team members becomes a highly unpleasant process, one that CEOs avoid at all costs—despite clear signs it’s necessary. In recent years, many industries have been disrupted by technological change. But once the CEO has been in place for a few years, this dynamic changes.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2021

A few years ago a printing plant client installed a new $20M high-technology press which could deliver speeds of 50,000 impressions an hour. Yet if the color balance was off, the job would have to be run again (creating waste and higher costs for the job)! Here’s an example. Here’s What Leaders Must Pay Attention To 1.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Technology, social media, and the digital economy have resulted in trust incidents becoming increasingly visible to the general public. Trust needs to become baked into the DNA, strategy, and day-to-day operations of all aspects of business because it impacts relationships with all the business stakeholders.

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