N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures. the company is not leveraging its true talent base.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Another crucial aspect is building a pool of talented individuals closely connected to an organization’s talent management and development strategies. It requires identifying potential successor leaders and developing them to step into their predecessors’ shoes swiftly and effectively when needed.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

The significant increases in employee engagement have been partially eroded due to global anxiety and rapid technological advances creating uncertainty about job losses, although Africa’s engagement levels continue to rise. However, rapid technological advances are a threat to job creation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As an advisory firm deeply experienced in leadership and talent management, N2Growth recognizes that seamless CEO succession is less a luxury than a foundational element of sound long-term strategy, affirming organizational stability amid dynamic business conditions in 2025.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 4, 2012

So with apologies to those who don't share this passion, I present to you the September 2012 Leadership Development Carnival, NFL Kick-off Edition. Lynn Dessert from Elephants at Work completes a hail mary pass with Using the Benchmarks® Assessment for Leadership Development. "As New York Jets. Dallas Cowboys.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Chief Talent Officers don’t just fill positions—they shape futures. They’re not simply searching for top talent; they’re developing it, guiding emerging leaders, and fostering environments where people perform at their best. The digital era has revolutionized how organizations manage talent.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 6, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional! Gilda thinks that public speaking is an essential success skill for leadership development yet many aspiring leaders still struggle with it.  Without further delay, let's get to it! . 

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Today I will share my thoughts on our youth and their relationship with technology and its potential impact on the future C-Suite. Ubiquitous online access and dependence on digital platforms for real-time information, both professionally and recreationally, has accelerated innovation in leveraging and utilizing technology.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

One of my mentors once cautioned me about treating people as furniture saying that “individuals are not inantimate objects to simply be moved around and discarded, but that people require a constant investment of time and money to develop to their full potential.&# Don’t hype…stop complaining…fix the problem.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The Chief Human Resources Officer is essential in shaping an organization’s talent management and strategic direction. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 10, 2011

I’m a huge advocate of refining initiatives that allow any level of talent to be developed to the maximum potential. Leaders and non-leaders alike need career-pathing, training and development. I’m just not a believer in attempting to label someone as a leader, and develop them as such when they are clearly not.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

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Women on Business

DECEMBER 3, 2012

Recent data shows the majority of companies worldwide (71 percent) don’t have a clearly defined strategy for grooming and developing women as company leaders, according to a 2011 Women’s Leadership Development Survey conducted by Mercer. Stewart was a talent management practitioner for over 7 years at Aetna, Inc.,

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 5, 2011

A leader’s view on competition will not only reveal a lot about their beliefs on current and future market trends, but also on innovation, branding, talent management, supply chain issues, constituency management, capital markets, and customer facing. I worry much more about the unknown than the known… .

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. Here’s the thing – the foundational elements of leadership require no skill or talent whatsoever. That said, I'm not sure it falls under the category of requiring no skill or talent.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

If you are a regular reader of this blog and feel it has added value to your growth and development as a leader I would greatly appreciate your vote. I know all but one of the other nominees and would highly recommend any of them as a high quality source of leadership information.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JUNE 7, 2010

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional!  You may or may not be aware that the Maximize Possibility blog recently had the privilege of hosting the June 2010 edition of the Leadership Development Carnival.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] offers quick, practical management tips and ideas from HBR.org. While these articles tended to stir the pot a bit, they were in my opinion mostly missing the mark. Here are "9 Signs That Your Next Company Cares About Its Employees."

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Developing effective conflict resolution skill sets are an essential component of a building a sustainable business model. Where there is disagreement there is an inherent potential for growth and development. If so, you likely have issues with conflict. Here’s the thing - leadership and conflict go hand-in-hand.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 20, 2010

Leaders who rest on their laurels without making the effort to develop their skills will eventually be overtaken by those who view leadership as a professional skill to be developed and refined. If those three qualities are present, everything else can be developed.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As businesses navigate the complexities of 2025—including technological advancements, shifting workforce demographics, and global market fluctuations—embracing inclusive leadership is essential. Succession Planning: Building the Leaders of Tomorrow Succession planning plays a pivotal role in developing inclusive executive leadership teams.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 14, 2010

The fact that character and integrity showed as poorly as they did in the survey, is proof positive for why the corporate workplace struggles with talent management. In addition to testing, developing a solid set of interviewing questions to sniff out any character flaws is also a good idea.

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Strategy Driven

MARCH 15, 2024

In the bustling business landscape of London, talent management has become a crucial element for organizational success. As one of the world’s leading financial and cultural hubs , London offers unique opportunities and challenges in attracting and retaining top talent.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

Leaders get too caught up in trivial things and don’t pay enough attention to leadership development. The lack of leadership development in most organizations is tragic. Social Media is not about technology – it’s about communication. Play offense - Try desperately not to be on defense.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 3, 2011

SHRM - Society for Human Resource Managment Indispensible for the HR Professional!  The HR, talent management, and leadership development blogging community is no stranger to this tradition.  Happy new year and enjoy!

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 1, 2024

As organizations strive to cultivate the next generation of leaders, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in leadership development programs has become increasingly prominent. As an executive coach, I’ve identified several ways AI can be leveraged to strengthen leadership development programs.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Talent Trends: Emerging Leadership Skills for the Future The continual development of digital technology and automation in today’s corporate world demands a new paradigm in leadership. Developing a workforce that’s adept at leveraging digital tools is central to this objective.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

Get outside of your old thought patterns and seek out people, technology, collaborative relationships, process and any other solutions that can improve your business. Even the most savvy CEO may have blind spots in his or her skill sets, core competencies, or voids in the org chart which can also cause blind spots.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

They understand the unique pressures and demands of leadership positions and can provide tailored guidance to help executives develop the skills and competencies needed to succeed. Another significant benefit of board advisor coaching is the development of strategic thinking skills.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

Instead of beating yourself up or giving in, it is critical that you develop the ability to learn from setbacks. Turn setbacks into development opportunities by asking positive questions such as: What are the positives surrounding this situation? Rob [link] Most Tweeted Articles by Leadership Development Experts [.] }*/.feedback_prompt

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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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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Priority number two is team building and talent management. One of the main keys to generating organizational leverage is for chief executives to know when, where and why to deploy (or redeploy) talent and resources.

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Leading in Context

JANUARY 27, 2021

Technology has advanced to the point that we can't be sure whether or not what we're seeing is real. Things are not always as they seem. There are many new ways that bad actors are usual digital sleight of hand to trick us. And the list is growing.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 22, 2010

When you develop the skill to transform negative conflict into creative tension is when you will begin to earn and hold the respect of even those individuals who don’t agree with your positions. I have always found that rapport is quickly developed when you listen, care, and attempt to help people succeed.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 18, 2012

Senior Vice President, Development Dimensions International (DDI): In the past year, innovation has risen to the top of the business agenda. China, for example, is pouring a ton of state funds into programs, investments, and technology that foster innovation. He is leading the charge on zero emission technology.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 8, 2012

Dan : Over the years, what seems to be the foundation for great leadership development? The Top 20 connect leadership development with the business strategy. The use of "stretching" to develop leaders - assignments, roles, projects, etc. In other words, what doesn't change? that take someone out of thier comfort zone.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 10, 2024

Downsizing, salary cuts, and underinvestment in employee development can decrease morale, productivity, and overall company performance, ultimately impacting the bottom line. Discouraging Investments in Skills and Development By viewing employees as expenses, companies become reluctant to invest in training and development programs.

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