N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Leading with empathy, respect, and a genuine commitment to diversity unlocks fresh perspectives and untapped potential within teams. Recent studies underscore this point; companies prioritizing diversity and inclusion tend to outperform their peers financially and operationally.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

According to a study conducted by the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, diversity in terms of gender, race, and ethnicity has proven to be beneficial for companies operating in the United States. “We looked at their experiences and not just their demographic background—the more functional aspect of diversity.

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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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Chartered Management Institute

MARCH 26, 2024

Listicle: Applying Diversity and Inclusion: Five elements that no organisation can afford to ignore Written by Michael Chi On Wong CMgr FCMI Tuesday 26 March 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Diversity and inclusion is a critical component of the modern organisation.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Risk officers now utilize data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms to predict and manage risks more effectively. Their active role in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion has also become essential for fostering a more inclusive and dynamic workplace.

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HR Digest

APRIL 21, 2024

Fostering diversity and inclusion in the workplace is crucial for organizations that want to stay competitive and successful. Diversity and inclusion (D&I) policies promote an environment where people from different backgrounds are culturally and socially accepted, valued, and integrated. A majority of U.S.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. Interim executives , by virtue of their varied experiences and networks, bring diverse perspectives to the table, influencing decision-making.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

To illustrate the potential impacts, in 2007, Nokia had a little over half the mobile phone market with an operating profit of about $7.8 These transformations typically involve a profound change in how a business operates, encompassing people, process, and technology. To achieve alignment, a common language is crucial.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

Initially, the CTO focused primarily on managing IT infrastructure and overseeing hardware and software decisions, ensuring business operations ran smoothly. However, as companies embraced digital transformation, the role expanded beyond technical management.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Even our headquarters in the Netherlands, which have domestic offices, face challenges in maintaining consistency in their operations. You can create plans and agreements to manage these differences only when you comprehend the barriers. However, it is also important to allow creativity and innovation. How is it communicated?

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Experience Officer The Chief Experience Officer (CXO) might not have the same name recognition as a CEO or CFO, but their influence is felt across every aspect of a company’s strategy and operations. This includes creating inclusive experiences and fostering a respectful, diverse environment.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

I N MY THIRTY YEARS as an executive coach, I have seen a lot of change — the complete digital transformation of the workplace, increased diversity of the labor market, the shifting role of employers. Narrowly defining leadership restricts innovation by excluding countless points of view and modes of operating.

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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. This approach to readiness expands succession planning beyond planned transitions, encompassing unpredictable events and providing a comprehensive view of continuity management.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Beyond technology, a visionary CSO builds a diversity, equity, and inclusion culture, recognizing that diverse perspectives drive better decision-making and more robust sustainability efforts. Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

This includes a solid grasp of advanced accounting principles, risk management, cryptocurrency, and economic analysis. By engaging experts to guide the search process, organizations can focus on their core operations while leaving sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates to those who do it daily.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

They bridge the gap between strategic plans and daily operations, optimizing resource use to stay aligned with long-term goals. Additionally, CSOs promote diversity, equity, and inclusion , fostering a positive culture and driving innovation. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Knowledge of DE&I principles is increasingly essential.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s the board’s prerogative to chart a strategic course, oversee the operational ambit, and instill a culture of accountability—morphing it into a cornerstone of organizational governance. It orchestrates the operational rhythm, supervises decision-making, and enforces accountability across the hierarchy.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Training Remote Managers. Managers will increasingly need to take up more innovative roles to manage disparate and dispersed teams. These numbers are supposed to increase in the coming year and will be challenging for team leaders and managers. Operations Before Experiences. Diversity and Inclusion.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 5, 2024

By collaborating closely with senior management on strategic initiatives, such a board offers a unique viewpoint that can significantly influence the company’s direction. Lastly, experimenting with a junior advisory board is a bold and innovative approach to integrating diverse generational insights into your business strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Interim executives have emerged as pivotal assets in steering companies through critical phases of transformation, growth, or crisis management. These leaders specialize in transformation management, guiding organizations through significant changes while maintaining operational stability.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

As the primary procurement and supply operations overseer, the CPO is crucial in improving procurement excellence. In today’s interconnected and globalized marketplace, having a reliable and diverse supplier base is essential for procurement excellence.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

In a rapidly changing healthcare environment, leaders must be able to embrace new technologies, regulations, and cutting-edge practices while effectively managing the needs of patients and care teams. Particularly when seeking diverse talent, it is paramount to go beyond the “post and pray” and referral process.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Over the last year, a perfect storm of events caused nearly every leader — if they weren’t already — to intentionally start to address the lack of diversity in their organization. Diversity Sourcing System – we need to cast a much widener net to underrepresented networks across many dimensions of diversity.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Is your board of directors operating at its maximum effectiveness? For boards to maximize their impact, make the greatest contributions, and perform to the best of their abilities, they must operate at their highest potential. They should also have diverse, representative directors who bring a valuable perspective.

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HR Digest

APRIL 10, 2024

In an exclusive interview, Lynne Oldham, Chief People Officer at Stash, shares expert insights on driving diversity and performance in today’s workplace. From her extensive board experience, Oldham underscores the importance of diverse board compositions for fostering open communication and collaboration.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

When done right, it not only ensures the longevity of the company but also elevates the organization by cultivating a diverse and skilled talent pool. Succession planning works quietly and continuously, weaving an unbroken thread of stability through the company’s operations.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A COO’s role is integral to any enterprise’s success, serving as the right hand to the CEO and ensuring the seamless functioning of business operations. The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Staying updated with Artificial Intelligence advancements, automation, and FinTech is essential for optimizing financial operations and planning business growth. Collaborating with firms like N2Growth can help CFOs leverage technology and diverse data effectively, driving fiscal health and organizational success.

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Chartered Management Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Jenna Jenkins CMgr FCMI is senior operations manager at Nationwide Building Society. She now realises her ADHD has given her the ability to absorb lots of different information, to “popcorn think”, and to juggle a huge number of jobs at once – skills that served her very well as she progressed into management.

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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. The digital age has transformed the way businesses operate, necessitating a shift in talent management strategies to keep pace with technological advancements and the evolving workforce.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The C-Suite Executives Role in Business Strategy The C-Suite executive team comprises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and other high-ranking ‘chief’ executives.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Board evaluations provide a unique opportunity for boards to reflect on their effectiveness and identify gaps in skills, expertise, or diversity. Implementing confidentiality in board evaluations ensures that sensitive topics can be discussed and managed appropriately, leading to more effective governance and decision-making processes.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 3, 2023

While diversity, equity, and inclusion have seldom been higher on the priority list of organizations, managers still exhibit a wide range of biases in the workplace. workforce, we determined this warranted examination of managers’ biases in these areas,” the researchers explain.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

For members of the 2020 Top CHRO List, Diversity and Inclusion are a cornerstone of their work, not an afterthought. Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. An examination of the talent they’ve helped to attract and retain.

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CEO Insider

MAY 5, 2023

No enterprise exists in a vacuum – which is a good thing, especially if you harness the power of the ecosystem in which you operate. It takes some effort, but can provide significant benefits to […] The post Activate your Ecosystem by Unleashing Diverse Perspectives appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

In the legal industry, leadership isn’t just about managing the status quo—it’s about driving change, shaping strategy, and guiding firms through an increasingly complex landscape. They’re adept at managing change, inspiring teams, and steering the organization through uncertain times with clarity and conviction.

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