N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

Philippe Gilet CTO and Leadership Development Expert Philippe Gilet is a technology leader and manager coach with deep expertise in strategic leadership assessment, team development, and corporate innovation. Additionally, misaligned promotions can result in wasted organizational resources.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

This broader perspective means staying abreast of shifting regulations, disruptive technologies, and market trends. Looking Ahead: Emerging Trends in Compliance Leadership Organizations worldwide are grappling with an evolving set of challenges driven by technological disruption, intricate data governance, and heightened regulatory oversight.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Engaging an interim executive can also be more cost-effective than hiring a permanent employee, especially when addressing short-term needs or specific projects. Technology Implementation: Interim CIOs have overseen critical technology projects, ensuring timely delivery and adoption across the organization.

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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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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Having a CFO with a “head in the cloud” might be a good thing if we’re talking about cloud computing, cognitive technologies, and AI that has significantly influenced this role. Even though many are still behind the curve, there has been a considerable technological evolution of finance function.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

As the healthcare industry continues to undergo rapid changes, driven by advancements in technology and evolving patient needs, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to stay ahead of the curve. However, implementing telemedicine requires the proper infrastructure, technology, and traditional healthcare delivery model changes.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

The Shift Toward Employee-Centric Business Models Amid rapid technological advances and economic uncertainty, forward-thinking organizations are recognizing that employees are vital to long-term stability.

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Frank Sonnenberg Online

MAY 7, 2024

When making decisions, most people view cost as an important consideration. While price is undoubtedly crucial, what about invisible costs that also come into play? Simply put, hidden costs may be invisible to the naked eye, but they’re very visible to your wallet. Overlooking these factors can cost you a bundle.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability. Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

They are flexible and open to change, embracing new ideas and technologies while always looking for ways to improve and stay ahead. Embracing Adaptability and Innovation: The ability to adapt and innovate is crucial, and great leaders excel at this. Empowering and Trusting the Team: Empowerment is at the core of great leadership.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Youve worked your way upclimbed each rung of the ladder through decades of promotions, salary bumps, cost-of-living increases, and a ton of sweat equity. Lets break down the key reasons older executives need to stay alert in todays corporate landscape, which is increasingly valuing agility, adaptability, and cost-effectiveness.

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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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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. Invest in Technology.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies. The rapid development and widespread adoption of new technologies present both opportunities and challenges for leaders to manage.

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

A business typically makes a sale before payment is received from the customer, while the costs related to that sale, such as materials, labor, commissions, and overhead are borne up front. Consequently, a business may be short of cash until payment is received. perpetually exceed the cash receipts from the previous, smaller sales volume.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

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. Consider these findings: AI has proven to improve the productivity of 61 percent of employees. Organizations can do more with less. As leaders, being decisive is paramount.

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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. The best CFOs today are those who can bridge the gap between finance and technology, turning data into actionable insights that steer the company forward.”

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Educational institutions are constantly adapting to changes in curriculum, technology, and student demographics, among other factors. The use of technology not only helps streamline the search process but also enables better decision-making based on data-driven insights.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

Yet the cost of poor hiring is considerable, not just in terms of hiring unsuitable candidates (time, money, reputation, impact on colleagues) but also in terms of the damage poor hiring processes can have on your organization. This will help set a clear business case for investing in improving your hiring hit rate.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

While all new markets hold the promise of creative new growth and jobs, helping to close the jobs gap, those based on disruptive creation do so at the cost of existing jobs in the short to medium term.” Instead of leading with technology innovation, lead with value innovation.

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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

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Rising Cost of Talent: The surge of opportunities available to candidates today has driven up the cost of recruitment at all levels. Earlier this month, Amazon announced that wage caps doubled for corporate and technology workers. It’s a win-win.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

And technology? Create innovative Business Models: “To profitable serve African customers in meaningful numbers companies need to build high efficiency and low cost into their business models.” High volumes—low margins—cost-effective—technology driven. Africa is the next growth market.

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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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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

When programs are manually managed, the cost and labor associated with development programs become unsustainable. With today’s technology, there is absolutely no excuse to manage leadership development programs manually. With today’s technology, there is absolutely no excuse to manage leadership development programs manually.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2021

If not, you need to implement a cost. Separate the value of the activity from the cost. “Do Do not think about how much the vacation cost or whether the house cleaner was worth the financial investment. Whillans identifies six traps that make us time poor. That is too many things to do and not enough time to do them.

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Leading Blog

MAY 28, 2020

Chief Technology Officer at Better.com, Erik Bernhardsson on ruthless prioritization: “What I have come to believe is that: prioritization is the most value creating activity in any company. Source: Never Attribute to Stupidity That Which Is Adequately Explained by Opportunity Cost.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

The Impact of Interim Management on Business Continuity In a rapidly evolving business landscape shaped by technology and market shifts, interim executives provide crucial stability. When change outpaces an organization’s ability to adapt, interim executives step in to reduce risks and manage costs.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 25, 2022

While the initial cost is lower, managing the contractor and bringing them up to speed will cost more time and money, plus any extension of the contract would cost more money than the current situation. First, let’s ensure the contractor has experience in this technology.

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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

JULY 31, 2024

It’s not just about stretching their expertise over a broad array of responsibilities; today’s CMOs are expected to be fluent in the complexities of technology and its rapid advancements. Furthermore, expertise in advanced analytics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence technologies is becoming a prerequisite.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 22, 2024

The automotive industry is undergoing a transformation driven by advancements in design and technology. By learning more about the future of design, you can prepare for any evolutions that may affect your innovation and know the technology you will need. These technologies help to prevent accidents and protect occupants.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 30, 2024

By incorporating aspects of automation into everyday operations, employers and employees can leverage robotic technology for a more streamlined and efficient workflow. How Technology is Reshaping Job Roles Drastic technological leaps have stirred a paradigm shift in the global job market.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

By utilizing this knowledge, the CPO can streamline procurement processes, cut costs, and create value for the organization. By working closely with suppliers, the CPO can consistently deliver high-quality products or services, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities for cost savings and process efficiency.

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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. These transformations typically involve a profound change in how a business operates, encompassing people, process, and technology.

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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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