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. Depending on a company’s structure, a COO’s tasks can vary, but their core mission remains the same: to constantly fine-tune business operations, boost productivity, cut costs, and fuel growth.

COO 365

COO Chief Operating Officer Operations Efficiency 365

Rich Gee Group

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Are you someone who shows up to work, or are you the person who shows up on fire for what you do? That’s the question that separates winners from everyone else in life and business. It’s not just about doing the job — it’s about loving it, about seeing the bigger picture and igniting change. This is the real dichotomy, the divide between those who perform and those who thrive.

Bottom-up 195

Bottom-up Workshop Mentor Skills 195

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chief Innovation Officer is the spark that drives a company’s creative momentum. This role extends beyond generating new ideas; it involves transforming these concepts into strategies to revolutionize the organization and spur its growth. As businesses increasingly focus on innovation , having a dedicated leader championing this mission is more crucial than ever.

CIO 221

CIO Innovation Succession Trends 221

Leadership Freak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

I'm hosting another wonderful book giveaway. Thanks to Massimo Backus and Weaving Influence for providing 20 copies of, "Human First, Leader Second." This is a powerful book that I highly recommend. Read Massimo's guest post and leave a comment to be eligible. "Self-sacrifice isn't leadership. It's martyrdom.

Cost 279

Cost Influence Books Power 279

Advertiser: Paycor

Structured interview questions are a valuable tool for reducing bias in hiring. They help: Ensure all candidates are asked the same questions in the same way Level the playing field so all candidates have a fair chance of being successful Improve credibility, reliability, and validity Download the guide to get the most out of your interview questions!

Tools

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Foremost, the responsibilities of the Chief Marketing Officer have transformed significantly. Today’s CMOs aren’t just the masterminds behind ad campaigns or marketing projects—they’re key players in driving business innovation , focusing on customer needs, and harnessing technology. A CMO wears many hats in the boardroom. They align marketing strategies with the company’s vision, maintain the brand’s image, and build crucial relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Marketing 221

Marketing Marketing Strategy How To Trends 221

Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Trust is the cornerstone of all great leadership. Without it, it’s tough to inspire, motivate, or bring about meaningful change in your organization. Trust isn’t just a switch you can flip; it grows and deepens over time, offering various levels of connection and impact. As an experienced leadership coach, I’ve discovered that there are four key levels of trust every leader needs to master to create an environment of openness, accountability, and peak performance.

Leadership 185

Leadership Execution Environment Team 185

Next Level Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Years ago, when I was writing the first edition of The Next Level , I interviewed a very wise senior executive named Lucien Alziari. Lucien is currently the CHRO at Prudential and has served in comparable roles at Pepsi, Avon, Maersk, and other companies. One of the ideas he shared that really stuck with me was that the most successful executives are those that approach their work with a business first, function second mindset.

Team 143

Team Execution Commitment Report 143

Women on Business

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: [link] If you haven't already done so, update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us.

Management 100

Management 100

Strategy Driven

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, where collaboration is key, high-performing teams are the driving force behind organizational success. But what sets these teams apart? It’s not just about individual skills; it’s about harnessing the power of collective intelligence and synergy. This article delves into the secret formula for team success, revealing how behavioral insights and structured development frameworks can unlock a team’s full potential.

Team 107

Team Succession Power Development 107

Chartered Management Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Walking the Walk? Managers, Inclusivity and Organisational Success This report, 'Walking the Walk? Managers, Inclusivity and Organisational Success', has found that senior leaders at UK organisations have an "equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) blindspot", with big gaps between what HR decision-makers think is working to improve inclusivity and workplace culture, versus how employees see it.

Diversity 105

Diversity Committee Training Report 105

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

How To

David A Fields

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

“Sunny day. Sweepin’ the clouds away.” These opening words to a classic TV theme song are an apt description of how you feel when a client says “Yes” to a project. (Extra points if you name the TV show.) The hours immediately after you close an engagement present a huge opportunity that many consulting firms … Continued The post The 7 Steps to Take Immediately After Your Consulting Firm Wins a Project appeared first on David A.

Consultative 88

Consultative Project Article 88

Frank Sonnenberg Online

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

What do a gold medal Olympic athlete, a celebrated businessperson, and a prima ballerina have in common? They began their journey by learning the basics, practiced them from dawn to dusk, and never forgot that achieving stardom would require mastering them. As Michael Jordan, the legendary NBA Hall of Famer, said, “You can practice shooting eight hours a day, but if your technique is wrong, then all you become is very good at shooting the wrong way.

Succession 99

Succession Morale Learning-by-Doing Sports 99

CEO Insider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

OpenAI has announced that CEO Sam Altman will step down from the company’s safety and security committee, which will now consist entirely of independent board members. This decision addresses concerns raised by critics about the committee’s ability to effectively oversee OpenAI’s practices while Altman, the company’s CEO, was still a member.

Altman 59

Altman Committee CEO Restructuring 59

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Recent research from the Collat School of Business at the University of Alabama at Birmingham sheds light on how college students understand concepts in social media marketing and what employers expect from them when they enter the workforce. Teaching social media marketing poses distinctive challenges. The field is constantly evolving, requiring professors to stay updated with the latest platforms, algorithms, and tools.

Media 52

Media Advertising Marketing Content 52

Advertiser: Paycor

HR leaders drowning in paperwork struggle to meet C-suite's strategic expectations. Burnout and high turnover plague the field, with 95% feeling overwhelmed. This guide explores how the right tools can free HR from admin tasks and empower them to become the strategic leaders they’re meant to be.

Tools

Chartered Management Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Article: How to be an inclusive leader (without virtue signalling) Written by CMI Insights Tuesday 17 September 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email New CMI research reveals that managers who are properly trained (in both EDI and management) play a bigger role in creating inclusive workplaces than initiatives such as flexible working arrangements and specific diversity and inclusion programmes Organisations of all sectors and sizes trumpet how seriously

How To 52

How To Diversity Article Learning-by-Doing 52

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The traditional advice for leaders to leave personal matters at the door might not be the most effective approach to fostering employee engagement and empowerment. Instead, recognizing leaders as multifaceted individuals with lives outside the workplace is crucial for supporting them in their demanding and often underappreciated roles. Recent research from the University of Florida suggests that leaders who reflect on the gratitude they receive from their families experience a greater sense of p

Survey 52

Survey Motivation Trends Diversity 52

Chartered Management Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Article: When did you realise you couldn’t “wing it” as a manager? Written by Annie Makoff-Clark Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email One Chartered Manager shares the turning point in her career when she realised that good management was something she needed to actively work towards Good management isn’t just about getting good outcomes and results; it’s about leading with compassion and empathy.

Management 52

Management Article Loyalty Morale 52

The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The role of humor in high-level corporate communication has been largely overlooked in research until now. A recent study from the University of Passau aims to fill this gap. The study identifies four types of CEO humor, dividing them into positive and negative categories. On the positive side, there’s affiliative humor, where the CEO pokes fun at others in a friendly manner, and self-enhancing humor, where the CEO playfully elevates themselves.

Marketing 52

Marketing Sharpe Audience CEO 52

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

Strategy

Chartered Management Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Advice: How to communicate urgency without stressing out your team Written by Jamie Oliver Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email As a manager, there will be times when you have to call on your team to drop everything to focus on an urgent priority. But how do you convey a sense of urgency while keeping everyone on side?

Stress 52

Stress Team How To Advice 52

HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Discarding all the discourse about the pros and cons of hybrid work, Amazon has set its sights on a five-day office mandate that will have workers back at their desks for the full work week next year. Amazon’s return-to-office plan has created a stir among employees and outsiders alike as many had expected the top tech firms to remain on the middle ground in terms of the post-pandemic work culture.

Bureaucracy 52

Bureaucracy Trends Planning Agility 52

Chartered Management Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Advice: “They had a private bar on the top floor!”: The good, bad and ugly of management role modelling Written by Jamie Oliver Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Career coaches and leadership experts reveal the management behaviours that inspire others (and those that don’t) The newly announced CEO of Starbucks, Brian Niccol, hit the headlines in August after it was disclosed that he intended to commute 1,000 miles from his home in California to the compa

Management 52

Management Advice CEO Article 52

CEO Insider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Chelsea FC Women has named Aki Mandhar as its inaugural dedicated CEO following a structural reorganization that separated the women’s team from the men’s side. This strategic move reflects the club’s long-term commitment to providing Chelsea Women with its own leadership and resources, ensuring the team has the autonomy to continue its growth and success. […] The post Chelsea FC Women Names Aki Mandhar as its First Dedicated CEO appeared first on CEOWORLD magazine.

CEO 52

CEO Magazine Long-term Commitment 52

Advertiser: Paycor

A process checklist is a valuable tool for any HR professional to help ensure that all tasks are completed on time and accurately and improve communication and collaboration among team members.

Process

Chartered Management Institute

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Advice: The post-summer blues are here. How can you help your team through them? Written by Dave Waller Tuesday 17 September 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email Summer’s over, people. Here’s how to rally your team’s morale as the days get shorter The nights are starting to draw in. It’s t ime to wheel the barbecue back inside, to hunker down – and to turn your attention to your team’s mental and physical health.

Team 52

Team Advice Tips Morale 52

The Center For Leadership Studies

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Cary, NC – September 17, 2024 – The Center for Leadership Studies (CLS), the global home of the Situational Leadership ® Model, announced the release of the Communicating Effectively course that enables leaders to strengthen alignment and effectiveness with intentional communication that fosters clarity, trust and productivity. Communication is second nature, and we do it all the time, but effective communication requires intentionality, clarity and the ability to inspire and engage others.

Course 52

Course Leadership Situational Leadership Globalization 52

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Despite progress in the past decade, gender equity still remains uneven in U.S. companies. Coupled with recent political attacks on the very concept of DEI and declines in corporate commitments to racial and gender equity, there’s concern that the next decade may not bring as much progress as the last one — which is why we need to keep our foot on the accelerator when it comes to achieving gender parity at work.

McKinsey 21

McKinsey Tactics Politics Commitment 21

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has served a critical role in advancing accessible and equitable communications for deaf and hard of hearing individuals. But as companies race to automate their customer service operations in recent years, many are inadvertently creating new barriers for deaf and hard of hearing people. Leaders can lean on the vision and spirit of the ADA to create more inclusive and accessible customer service programs in this era of AI.

Company 19

Company Engineering Efficiency Operations 19

Advertiser: ZoomInfo

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

Succession

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Set yourself up for success in the first 90 days — and beyond.

Leadership 27

Leadership Succession Career Leadership Development 27

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

New research reveals the secret to better deals lies in asking more open-ended questions.

Tactics 22

Tactics Skills Strategy Article 22

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Can Uncle Nearest co-founder Fawn Weaver get the capital she needs to expand her successful whiskey brand into an alcoholic beverages conglomerate?

Industry 17

Industry Brand Succession Productivity 17

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A conversation with neuroscientist Mithu Storoni on personal productivity in an AI age.

Training 20

Training Productivity Products Creativity 20

Advertiser: Paycor

Diversity and inclusion are crucial for building a strong and innovative workforce. Discover how AI technology can revolutionize your hiring process and drive diversity in your organization. Explore over 10 ways AI recruiting tools can help you identify a wider pool of candidates, enhance communication strategies, and eliminate unconscious bias. Embrace the future of recruitment and create a more diverse and inclusive workplace with AI technology.

Diversity