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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

These changes necessitate a keen understanding of the current landscape to successfully navigate the complexities and ensure organizations’ continued operations and survival. They should identify and nurture talent early, widen the candidate pool, and develop leaders from within.

Uncertainty 442

Uncertainty Planning Succession Long-term 442

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. The conditions that we thought of as a strength are actually operating like a vice.

Self-aware 399

Self-aware Leadership Metrics Short-term 399

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Operating Officer A Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds a distinctive and crucial role in the corporate ecosystem. Equipped with a holistic view of the organization’s objectives and a deep understanding of its operations, a COO is often considered the key driver of operational excellence.

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COO Chief Operating Officer Efficiency Operations 374

QAspire

AUGUST 8, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Metrics: Are They Mapped With Your Business Objectives? You can measure almost anything in your business, but if those metrics don’t serve a real business objectives, they are just numbers with no real meaning. Identify metrics : What metrics can effectively help you meet your goals?

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Business Objectives Metrics Objective Directory 142

Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

As founder and CEO of Chobani, a top-selling yogurt company, he “operates on a simple fundamental principle, that we do well by doing good.” They engage with issues that may not be found in a job description or easily measured by traditional metrics. Hamdi Ulukaya – Ulukaya immigrated to the U.S.

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Ethics Leadership Morale Consultative 389

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities. They understand the importance of developing their team’s skills and capabilities, nurturing a culture of continuous learning and professional development.

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Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain CPO Leadership 412

Terry Starbucker

JULY 31, 2011

In a nutshell, the reason is this – developing and implementing a real communications strategy that assures full knowledge and information absorption throughout an organization takes a lot of hard work, especially on the part of the leader on top of the organization. Why do I still hear those classic lines from many of my friends?

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Succession Leadership Metrics Travel 390

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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COO Chief Operating Officer Operations Efficiency 365

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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Engineering Succession Audience Metrics 369

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

A robust succession plan also builds a culture of continuous learning, where employees are engaged, curious, and motivated to develop their skills. Once critical roles are identified, the next step is to assess and develop potential successors. With succession planning , you’re not leaving your future to chance.

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Planning Strategy Succession Long-term 320

N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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CEO Blog Long-term Short-term 305

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

This includes identifying the areas that require improvement or the skills that must be developed within the board. These indicators are measurable and specific metrics that provide objective insights into the effectiveness of board operations.

360-Degree Feedback 393

360-Degree Feedback Strategy Objective Diversity 393

Terry Starbucker

JULY 6, 2014

Of the 8 core principles of More Human leadership , it’s #6 - Measuring, monitoring and managing with the right metrics - that presents the biggest “nuts and bolts” challenge to any leader. I’m the SVP of Operations of a Cable TV Company that operates in 4 states and has 22 operating divisions.

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Metrics Leadership Operations Report 214

Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Because they didn’t address these leadership gaps, cynicism and disengagement developed among the people they were responsible for leading and it eventually sabotaged performance. Employee engagement surveys were developed to help address the challenge of identifying leadership gaps.

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Survey Leadership Waterman Mentor 359

Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

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. A joint report developed with the United Nations Global Compact found that 88 percent of investors see sustainability as a route to competitive advantage.

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Supply Chain Reputation Leadership Bottom-up 345

Terry Starbucker

MAY 16, 2010

How these two goals are connected by the company’s leadership is critical to building operational greatness – an organization that is working at high efficiency, with great enthusiasm and ever increasing productivity. Quantifiable standards must be developed for every job, and made a part of the evaluation process.

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Metrics Mission Statement Download Objective 243

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Developing future visionary leaders is essential for sustaining organizational growth and maintaining a competitive edge in dynamic markets. Emerging leaders empower their teams to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation by continuously refining culture, tactics, and strategy.

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360-Degree Feedback Diversity Agility Objective 195

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Identifying, attracting, and retaining top healthcare executives who can harmonize quality care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth is no small task. To meet these challenges, we leverage our healthcare sector knowledge and a rigorously developed methodology that goes beyond reviewing a candidates CV.

Execution 195

Execution Compliance Leadership Pipeline Emotional Intelligence 195

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 4, 2012

In today’s post I’ll look at the topic of resourcing as a key success metric for anyone in a leadership position. Leadership is about teaching, coaching, developing, and mentoring. So my question to you is this; are you over-resourced, under-resourced, resource aligned, or do you even know?

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Resources Leadership CEO Fashion 321

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2014

I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. We’ve begun a focus on Individual Development Planning – and it is my main cause in life to move names on the chart. She’s using good processes, tools, best practices, and is committed to the development of her company’s leaders.

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Planning Succession Metrics Commitment 236

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This role extends beyond managing hiring and employee development; it requires a comprehensive understanding of the company’s financial health, operational needs, market dynamics, and technological trends. A critical aspect of the CHRO’s role is building a workplace culture that genuinely engages and supports employees.

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Human Resources Resources Diversity Compliance 248

Lead Change Blog

APRIL 19, 2021

From “hands-on” execution and metrics to “hands-off” strategic decisions and measures, here are 4 shifts to navigate. You want a climate of faith and hope, not fear, in leadership development. As a strategic leader, you cannot operate in the smaller space that defined you as an expert. Shift from “Me” to “We”. News Flash!

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Execution 360-Degree Feedback Collins Learning-by-Doing 356

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

If you believe you possess a fully developed competency in a section give yourself 10 points. They understand the need for talent and are effective at recruiting, deployment, development and retention of tier-one talent. Share and Enjoy: View Comments [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.]

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Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 366

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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Blog Politics Mission Statement Brand 366

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? They must be relevant, meaningful, in alignment with cultural values, and tied to the right set of metrics. That is the question.

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Blog Metrics Brand CEO 382

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Nonprofit organizations typically operate on tight budgets, making it difficult to attract top talent and compete with larger, more financially robust entities. Developing a strong employer brand is essential to position your nonprofit as an attractive destination for top candidates.

Execution 391

Execution Diversity Long-term Metrics 391

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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Execution How To Leadership Agility 358

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Not recognizing, developing, and rewarding talent is the fastest way I know of to drive talent out of your organization and directly into the hands of your competition. These silos are staffed with legions of “tenured&# COBOL and C++ programmers, as well as &# tenured&# IT managers overseeing the operation.

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Loyalty Blog Brand Follow-up 419

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

In today’s post I’ll take a look at timing as key success metric… As the verse from the old Kenny Rogers song goes “you have to know when to hold em and know when to fold em.&# So much so, that if you don’t think timing is everything - think again. As always Mike, you hit the home runs and we clean off the bases!

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Blog Leadership Self-aware Crisis 418

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Commercial Leadership Strategic leadership is the linchpin that aligns an organization’s vision with its operational execution. Their strategic mindset enables them to craft ambitious plans that drive commercial excellence across sales, marketing, product development, and customer service.

Execution 221

Execution Metrics Marketing Uncertainty 221

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Responsibilities of a Chief Sustainability Officer Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute comprehensive sustainability strategies that integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles throughout the business.

Supply Chain 221

Supply Chain Reputation Long-term Trends 221

Mike Cardus

JULY 15, 2011

Creating metrics to evaluate effectiveness of team development programs can be challenging. This weeks inquiry is 1 of 15 question used in my metric for determining the teams current standards of operation, then similar questions are asked later to determine an increase or decrease in the teams effectiveness.

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Development Team Metrics Teamwork 111

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

A more iterative approach and continual development of candidates results in a larger top-of-funnel for talent in the search process and the assurance of a strong pipeline of new potential leaders being developed until the role is ultimately filled. And, of course, a comprehensive talent acquisition plan is vital.

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Execution Innovation Industry Short-term 399

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. The primary step involves an objective assessment to determine operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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Compliance Ethics Efficiency Metrics 243

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Strategic thinking is another key dimension to evaluate, as it reveals an executive’s ability to develop and execute long-term plans that align with the organization’s goals. This framework not only helps executives understand what is expected of them but also allows them to track their progress and identify areas for development.

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Analysis Process Benchmarking Objective 433

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

Most companies can claim an element of success in some aspect of CRM proficiency such as sales force automation, database marketing, development of a knowledgebase, etc., but the reality is that most companies absolutely miss the boat in harnessing the true power of CRM which is improving the customer experience.

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