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Beyond Metrics – Why Human Capital is Key in Founding and Leadership Team Assessments

N2Growth Blog

Evaluating founding and leadership teams of portfolio companies and acquisition targets has become crucial for investment and operating partners. According to Invest Europe’s annual report 2023 , diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have also become critical components of venture capital assessments.

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Finding the Right Chief Human Resources Officer: CHRO Search

N2Growth Blog

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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2020 Top CHRO List – The People Leaders To Watch

N2Growth Blog

These Human Resource leaders represent the top 25 human resources leaders shaping careers, culture, and talent at the world’s most innovative people driven companies. Put simply, how do you judge the success of a chief human resources officer, and who qualifies for the 2020 Top CHRO List?

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Building the Next Generation of Visionary Leaders

N2Growth Blog

Emerging leaders empower their teams to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation by continuously refining culture, tactics, and strategy. Human Resources professionals play a pivotal role in this identification process. Prioritizing diversity and inclusion in leadership roles is a strategic imperative.

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Resourcefulness Matters: How to Help Your Team Be More Resourceful

Let's Grow Leaders

In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” Like other human resource competencies, resourcefulness needs to be taught and nurtured, through deliberate focus and training.

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Lessons in Leadership to Last a Lifetime

Leading Blog

Fortunately, Akamai’s VP of Human Resources, Steve Heinrich, recognized what was happening and brought in Chuck McVinney, a management consultant with expertise in teamwork and leadership training. Mental diversity strengthens teams. This is the best way to pressure test and improve ideas. To keep leading, keep learning.

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Embrace the New Norm by Listening to Your Employees

Leading Blog

In addition, research continually shows that Millennials and Gen Z’s in particular, plus an increasing number of other generations, are wanting to work in places that are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. She received an MBA from Georgetown University, where she is also an adjunct professor.