N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

This role is not merely about managing daily operations; it involves strategically aligning people to operational processes with the company’s long-term vision. A data-driven approach is essential, enabling leaders to understand current performance metrics and pinpoint areas for development.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

We understand that these senior leaders must thrive under pressure, manage multiple critical initiatives, and ensure alignment with broader corporate goals. We leverage diverse channels, from professional associations to specialized talent communities, to develop a robust iterative list of candidates.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Understanding the Evolving Roles of Chief Marketing and Chief Digital Officers In today’s interconnected marketplace, the role of the CMO extends far beyond traditional advertising and brand management. At the same time, marketing insights inform the development of digital tools and services.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation. Addressing these challenges requires strategic planning and effective management.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

Develop the Mindset of Leaders, Not Managers Scaling your business requires leaders, not task managers. Task managers oversee checklists and maintain the status quo. Leaders must continuously develop the mindsets of their teams. Measure Progress : Track mindset shifts just as you would financial metrics or KPIs.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Furthermore, when organizations promote star performers into people management, they create a perfect storm where technical expertise collides with human complexity. My strategic frameworks revolutionize how multinational enterprises develop exceptional leaders, consistently delivering measurable impact across industries and cultures.

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 7, 2019

Welcome to the May Leadership Development Carnival. We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, team building, and more. Development. Erik Samdahl of i4cp provided Tapping the Power of ERGs to Develop Leaders. Communication.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Adizes’ generally addresses four management styles: Creator, Integrator, Administrator, and Producer.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Importance of Executive Management Coaching Today The importance of executive management coaching in today’s volatile business environment cannot be overstated. By investing in executive management coaching, organizations can create a culture of continuous learning and growth, fostering a pipeline of strong leaders at all levels.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

From Counting to Quality: Help Your Busy Team Work Smarter Last week, we talked about meaningful metrics , focusing on the game, not the score, and identifying and isolating the daily habits most likely to lead to success. Busy Day Example #3: The Check the Box Manager This busy day example is one of the most dangerous.

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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. Mentorship and Development: By collaborating closely with existing teams, they mentor internal staff, enhancing capabilities and preparing them for future leadership roles.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 3, 2013

Welcome to the September edition of the Leadership Development Carnival ! For this month’s edition, I asked an all-star cadre of leadership development bloggers, authors, and consultants to submit an answer to the following question: “We all know that individual development plans (IDPs) need to be tailored for each leader.

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 12, 2014

Here’s what I need…” Laura then gave me a long list of metrics, correlations, and ROI calculations to do. If ROI is too much of a stretch calculate percent improvement in key metrics. Don’t say you invested in developing your team; instead share that three of your team members were promoted.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 24, 2018

I need to learn to manage my time better. Yet ironically, none of us can learn to manage time. What you can do, however, is manage your energy. So here are my five tips for managing your energy levels so that you can become as productive as possible each and every day, and so get more done in less time.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Robert Kaplan on learning to ask the right questions: “Fortunately, the key to managing and leading your organization and your career does not lie in ‘having all the answers.’ Source: Ideaflow: The Only Business Metric That Matters * * * Look for these ideas every Thursday on the Leading Blog.

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Despite sophisticated recruitment processes and substantial development investments, 82% of companies select the wrong indicators of executive excellence. These conventional approaches prioritize past achievements and traditional metrics while overlooking the sophisticated capabilities that drive sustainable organizational performance.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 22, 2020

Employee engagement is a metric that companies are closely watching. Using surveys, levels of participation in programs, and satisfaction reports, companies measure how well they engage those they lead. Butcould this heightened level of watching be part of the problem?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Conversely, poorly managed transitions invite uncertainty that can erode employee morale, undermine client trust, and weaken competitive advantage. A well-structured governance framework involves close collaboration with HR leaders to establish competencies and performance metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

To meet these challenges, we leverage our healthcare sector knowledge and a rigorously developed methodology that goes beyond reviewing a candidates CV. N2Growths extensive evaluation process ensures that the leaders we recommend can manage these dynamic forces in tandem.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 14, 2025

While 68% of executives dismiss AI’s impact, artificial intelligence already executes core management functions with unprecedented efficiency. Organizations implementing AI management tools eliminate mid-level leadership positions at accelerating rates, with projections indicating 37% of current management roles become obsolete by 2026.

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Let's Grow Leaders

APRIL 21, 2023

If your managers of managers are struggling to hold their teams accountable, dig a level deeper into the root cause This Asking for a Friend question came in from a manager of managers in one of our executive development programs. I’ve got a manager of managers on my team, let’s call her “Sue.”

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 26, 2013

By John Baldoni , Chair, Leadership Development, N2growth. The reason is that it is a topic too hard to quantify with metrics but as the Schumpeter column notes, “[J]udgment is what matters most.” Crisis Management Leadership decision making leadership and facts leadership and judgment using facts as a leader'

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 29, 2022

Talk to your manager, know what matters most, and be sure you help your team nail that. An easy way to do this is simply to ask your manager. ” “I know all of these metrics matter, but which matters the most? Help your team invest deeply in developing peer relationships in other departments AND with one another.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Effective leadership development programs and a proactive approach can address these challenges, enabling organizations to cultivate a resilient workforce that can efficiently manage crises and strategic succession transitions. Foresight and proactive management must command the planning process.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

By engaging in virtual executive coaching, leaders can maximize their time, focus on their development goals, and maintain productivity in demanding roles. This creates an environment conducive to open and honest conversations vital for personal growth and development.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 7, 2025

Schedule monthly anonymous feedback, work with a coach to address blind spots, and set clear metrics for impact. Your next step goes beyond checking boxesit’s about evolving your perspective and approach. Partner with peer executives for honest accountability. Very few understand why or how to prevent it.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Guest post from Larry Sternberg and Kim Turnage: What would your organization be like if every employee had a great manager? In every organization, managers are a key leverage point to drive higher performance and better business results. The impact managers have on turnover and engagement go straight to the organization’s bottom line.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Tom Peters and Robert Waterman called it “management by wandering around” or “MBWA” in their classic book In Search of Excellence. In every instance, however, I observed several managers in their organizations who were masters at kissing up and kicking down. In some cases, the managers have blind spots that are holding them back.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 20, 2014

On the latest edition of the More Human Podcast , leadership consultant, author and strategist Jeannie Coyle and I tackle a big topic – the essential qualities of leadership: The value of experience in developing great leaders, versus traditional tools and training. The key character traits common to great leaders.

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Leading Blog

JULY 12, 2021

Just as both “Jobs and Gates reaped enormous benefit from studying the works of their contemporaries, extracting crucial insights, and applying those lessons to develop new products, says Ron Friedman in Decoding Greatness , you can too. Nearly every example you admire was developed using a blueprint. 3 Think in Blueprints.

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Rich Gee Group

MAY 12, 2024

Effective project management is crucial for any team aiming to deliver results efficiently in today's fast-paced business environment. The steps include Goal Setting, Problem Identification, Solution Development, Considering Alternatives, and Evaluating Trade-offs. Measurability : Establish criteria for measuring the goal's success.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 2, 2024

New analysis from King’s College London has highlighted how effective management strategies are key to scientific breakthroughs at a renowned laboratory that has produced Nobel Prize winners. “This makes a strategic approach to managing science crucial, especially as collaborations between institutions grow in importance.”

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Lead from Within

DECEMBER 31, 2024

When leaders align their guidance with clear metrics and development opportunities, they create a pathway for systematic improvement that serves both individual and organizational goals. The Art of Purposeful Conversations Feedback must transcend the superficial to connect with both business imperatives and personal growth.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

Is your team doing what you asked, but they’re focused on counting the metrics, and how busy they are as opposed to the quality metrics of how well they’re accomplishing those tasks? This question came from a reader of Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results Without Losing Your Soul.

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Terry Starbucker

SEPTEMBER 15, 2013

Tough , in driving hard for success, pushing metrics & measurement, setting high bars, holding people accountable, and making the tough decisions. They found the top 10% in terms of their overall engagement & satisfaction, and drilled down into the management styles that produced them. They are two sides of the same coin.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 9, 2010

Gradually over time, America has become overly obsessed about managing tasks. All the Six-Sigma, Lean, benchmarking and metrics in the world won’t help us lead people if we fail to recognize these realities. When managers invest time to develop connections with and among people they become real leaders who people want to follow.

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