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. Their roles are characterized by short-term tenures, typically ranging from six months to a year, during which they are expected to quickly assimilate into the company culture, diagnose issues, and implement necessary changes.

Execution 221

Execution Trends Diversity Emotional Intelligence 221

Leadership Freak

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Manipulators exploit compassion. One manipulator bragged she could cut people down without them knowing. This post explains three indications you're being manipulated. Learn four power responses to manipulators. Don't allow manipulators to pressure you into self-defeating actions.

Power 161

Power Leadership Development Development Leadership 161

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Chief Digital Officer has emerged as a pivotal figure in the C-suite, steering organizations through the complexities of digital transformation. The CDO’s mandate extends beyond mere technology implementation; it encompasses the development of comprehensive digital strategies and the cultivation of a culture that embraces continuous innovation.

Agility 195

Agility Constraint Business Model Strategic Planning 195

Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Great leaders recognize that their most valuable asset is their people, especially those who are exceptionally smart and talented. However, managing highly intelligent individuals comes with its own set of challenges. These individuals often have strong opinions, high expectations, and a desire for autonomy. To truly harness their potential and drive organizational success, leaders must employ innovative and thoughtful strategies.

Motivation 99

Motivation Environment Innovation Teamwork 99

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

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Evaluating founding and leadership teams of portfolio companies and acquisition targets has become crucial for investment and operating partners. As businesses grow and adapt to shifting market demands, the strength of the leadership team often dictates a company’s ability to scale and succeed. Assessing factors such as vision, resiliency, leadership style, adaptability, and alignment with the company’s vision is now seen as fundamental to driving long-term growth.

Human Capital 195

Human Capital Metrics Due Diligence Team 195

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In today’s fast-paced business world, it’s easy to overlook the small gestures that make a big difference in employee performance and morale. One of the most frequently neglected but critically important aspects of effective workforce management is employee recognition. While many organisations focus on financial incentives or productivity targets, recognising employees for their contributions can have a far-reaching impact on motivation, engagement, and retention.

ROI 90

ROI Morale Teamwork Motivation 90

Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Have you ever wondered how the products you use every day are made so quickly and accurately? The answer is that manufacturing has come a long way from using simple hand tools and basic machines. Today, modern manufacturing relies on advanced technology that allows for fast, efficient, and precise production in almost every industry. Well, as competition grows and technology keeps changing, manufacturers need to use the latest tools to stay successful.

Productivity 81

Productivity Products Hammer Automotive 81

Frank Sonnenberg Online

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Would you ever sell one of your prized possessions for a fraction of its value? Of course not. So why would anyone or any organization choose to function at half their capability? Isn’t that essentially the same thing? If you have the potential to achieve greatness, why would you settle for anything less? Are you underestimating your real worth? Despite its apparent logic, this scenario occurs every day.

Discount 80

Discount Learning-by-Doing Commitment Ethics 80

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

In a recent article , I highlighted the likelihood that immigrants will become entrepreneurs. This likelihood is generally a combination of the fresh perspective immigrants bring together with the challenges they face in securing more regular employment. While this heuristic is true in most countries, recent research from Harvard highlights that it’s not true for all immigrants.

Succession 64

Succession Entrepreneur Trends Career 64

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Strategy doesn’t have to be something reserved for executives or communicated in a secret language that most people don’t understand. By creating a simple strategy map, you can effectively communicate your strategy to your entire organization. Today’s guest post is by Sanjiv Anand, author of Execution Excellence. A few years ago, I visited a client who was the CEO of the subsidiary of a major French firm.

Strategy 62

Strategy CEO Execution Training 62

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

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Nearly every Fortune 500 company now uses artificial intelligence (AI) to screen resumes and assess test scores to find the best talent. However, new research from the University of Florida suggests these AI tools might not be delivering the results hiring managers expect. The problem stems from a simple miscommunication between humans and machines: AI thinks it’s picking someone to hire, but hiring managers only want a list of candidates to interview.

Tools 56

Tools Cost Review Quality 56

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Gen Z are finding their ambitions curbed by the rising cost of living and the expenses of taking on new roles. According to a new report in the UK for the Prince’s Trust annual NatWest Youth Index 2024 , one in ten unemployed Gen Zer have turned down jobs due to the expense associated with it. Over half of the surveyed population who were aged between 16 and 25 said they were worried they’ll never be financially secure.

Cost 52

Cost Survey Crisis Report 52

The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A study from the University of Texas at Arlington shows that online education can effectively teach complex subjects like quantum information science (QIS) to high school science teachers. “COVID-19 forced us to adapt our teaching methods to a virtual format, and professional development was no exception,” the authors note. QIS combines physical science, math, computer science, and engineering, and is crucial for technologies like cellphones and solar panels.

Participative 56

Participative Video Education Engineering 56

Chartered Management Institute

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Listicle: Top marks: who’s in the running for Student of the Year? Written by CMI Insights Tuesday 05 November 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email CMI’s Student of the Year award celebrates an exceptional learner who has demonstrated their commitment to professional development. We showcase the shortlist of five students who most impressed the judges Today’s management students are tomorrow’s leaders.

Tips 52

Tips Commitment Article Resources 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

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

When you’re planning for a vacation, it is essential to hand over work efficiently. Begin by notifying colleagues and clients of your absence well in advance, ideally four to six weeks ahead. It is good practice to find a colleague to act as your backup at least a month in advance. Then, create a detailed handover document, listing current project status, pending tasks, and instructions for what they’d need to take care of while you’re away.

Document 18

Document Stress Efficiency Project 18

HR Digest

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

From a widespread worker strike, to falling share prices, and some planes that whistleblowers claim could “break apart,” Boeing can’t seem to get back on track. The global diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) department of Boeing has been dissolved. This is part of the revamp happening at the company under Kelly Ortberg, the new CEO of Boeing. (Image Credit: boeing) Boeing U.S.

Cost 98

Cost CEO Team Diversity 98

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

An analysis of 18 years of data on user behavior and its moderation reveals that the failure stems from five common misconceptions about toxicity.

Analysis 18

Analysis Globalization Media Technology 18

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A conversation with the University of Oxford’s Karthik Ramanna on how managers can effectively navigate increasing political polarization.

Politics 18

Politics Leadership Management Power 18

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

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Curated tips from the HBR archive.

Management 22

Management Tips Politics Stress 22