N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

The Importance of Academic Leadership in Higher Education In the rapidly changing landscape of academics and higher education , the role of leadership has become increasingly important. Academic leadership is a crucial factor in achieving success in higher education.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 17, 2024

New research from IESE explores “informal disruptors” companies that operate outside legal boundaries but quickly gain consumer acceptance due to the value they provide. Pirate innovators The report investigates how these informal disruptors transition to legality by formalizing their operations. Take Napster, for example.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 21, 2012

The thing is, I am a proud member of the “ if you can’t measure it, you can’t manage it “ school of business. Here’s an example: In my old line of business, cable TV, we used to give customers a lot of manuals about how to operate the remote control and set up their e-mail and voice mail.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

T HE vast majority of today’s business leaders are either embarking on AI deployment to improve their operations or are considering it. Although most C-suite executives, mid-level managers, and data practitioners aren’t AI experts — no one is at this pace of change — they shouldn’t implement AI for the sake of implementing AI.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

At the heart of effective non-profit leadership recruitment lies the recognition that candidates must not only bring strategic acumen and operational excellence but also share an intrinsic commitment to the cause. The Importance of Mission-Driven Leadership Mission-driven leadership transcends operational capability.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 6, 2020

Understanding the difference and managing both is key to dealing with a crisis successfully. There is no script for managing it. Dutch says what crisis management needs is not answers but an effective process. In some ways, we are operating blind in a crisis, and this often generates a great deal of uncertainty and fear.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 19, 2014

to discuss what operational screenings and organizational development exams you need and when you need them. Your operations deserve a longer, healthier life. IT’S TIME TO TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR ORGANIZATION’S HEALTH! Schedule an appointment with your organization’s health care provider (you do have one right?)

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

The future lies in embracing innovative methodologies and cutting-edge technologies to deliver executive education that resonates with the current business rhythm. Now, the focus is shifting from conventional practices to developing skills for managing distributed teams.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 30, 2014

ü Managers will need education on how to manage the process to optimize results rather than managing the activities of people performing the work. The game is won by gaining the expected results, not by micro managing the work of each employee. checklist executive James M. Kerr strategy'

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Terry Starbucker

DECEMBER 22, 2013

Last summer, the local startup Treehouse , a producer of online education courses, decided to create a no-boss workplace by eliminating all the manager positions from its 61-person workforce, thus creating the ultimate “flat” organizational structure. That’s right – aside from the CEO, there are zero managers.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Crowdsourcing educational projects is perhaps not what immediately comes to mind when one thinks of crowdfunding, but research from the University of Michigan highlights not only how popular it is but how effective it can be. Indeed, each funded educational project on the platform achieves up to a 1.6% Operations management.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 5, 2014

Three concerns crucial to human capital management leadership over the next few years are: 1. Being transparent about where the company is going and what it takes to be successful is an approach managers will have to embrace to regain that trust. So the relationship between talent quality and financial success isn’t just causal.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

The first decade of my career (and all my formal education) was about leadership development and communication. AND then, I became a large team operations leader. I didn’t have the education, experience, or skills to do that… YET… Although, I just checked my tax returns. Is it familiar, yet novel?

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

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. Of course, as a team leader, you will need to be equipped with strategies to manage such a variety of styles and temperaments.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The Current Digital Landscape Today’s digital landscape is constantly changing, revolutionizing how businesses and industries operate. Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

The harsh reality is that great numbers of leaders continue to operate in a vacuum by sequestering themselves away in the corner office and attempting to lead from afar. So the real question is this…how does a CEO get to the point of being so disconnected from operations that he or she just doesn’t have a clue?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Robust supply chain leadership ensures effective oversight and management of the end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement to delivery. Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 29, 2020

The idea that leaders are trustworthy, honest, and can be relied on to operate in the best interest of the public, the employee, the student, the parishioner, or even the shareholder has been shattered. T HE leadership question is top of mind for many people here in the United States and throughout the world. What is responsive leadership?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Policies and procedures are also implemented to educate staff on their data privacy and security responsibilities. With the constant merging of smaller practices into larger health systems, those who remain independent often lack the necessary technical expertise to manage patient scheduling effectively.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

Posted on January 21st, 2011 by admin in Leadership , Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? Perhaps you were the right person for the job initially, but has the company outgrown your management ability? Which hat, or hats do you wear?

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Strategy Driven

MAY 2, 2024

The safe operation of heavy trucks is paramount to ensure the well-being of drivers, other road users, and the integrity of transported goods. Implementing effective strategies for safe operation mitigates the risk of accidents and promotes efficiency and professionalism within the trucking industry.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 24, 2017

The business world doesn’t stop just because you need to optimize your operations. In fact, your business must be positioned to implement new capabilities and modify operations on a dime, regardless of what is going on behind the scenes. The business should be deliberate in establishing a common project management language.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2018

But here is what is interesting, through a personal assessment I have done with over two thousand leaders and individuals, only 5% consistently operate like Leader B. psychology, management, education, marketing) that have been studied for decades. Every group I speak to always says “Leader B.” Until now.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

He elaborated (and I paraphrase), calling it just corporate jargon so senior management can tell people a bunch of feel-good stuff that they don’t believe. While competitive dominance and service excellence are nice goals for senior managers, they do not motivate frontline employees. At their core, people get motivated for a cause.

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Chartered Management Institute

APRIL 3, 2025

His multifaceted role at further education (FE) institute Exeter College combines two things hes passionate about: management, and teaching and learning. Simon soon gained a Level 5 Diploma in Operational Management and went on to become a Chartered Manager.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 21, 2020

The last few years has seen a degree of innovation in the education sector, but there remains a strong sense that much is still needed to ensure that the sector remains fit for the 21st century. New research from the Association of MBAs highlights how the industry might change in the coming years.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 14, 2012

Typically we look for people with the right “head” skills (experience, education, expertise), but they must have the intangible “heart” qualities (character, integrity, courage). Look on pages 114 to 123 for lists of specific ideas on how boards, CEOs, managers, and people without authority can become Triple Crown stewards.)

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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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Lead on Purpose

MAY 4, 2013

He has expanded his research and applied his theories to other industries like health care, higher education and even governments and tax systems. The Product Management Perspective: Product managers operate in a very interesting position (in light of Clayton Christensen’s theories): they need to innovate and keep their products viable.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

About two-thirds of the businesses owned around the world are owned and operated by families, and in America, “family firms constitute over half of the businesses in the country and half of those listed on stock markets.”. The family is often seen as an impediment to entrepreneurship.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Understanding the Duties of a Chief Commercial Officer In the past ten years, the role of the Chief Commercial Officer has evolved to include more than just sales operations. The CCO often serves as a crucial bridge between a company’s day-to-day operations and long-term goals, offering valuable insights that influence its direction.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2010

Nowhere will you find a better model for servant leadership, vision casting, discipleship, good decisioning, discernment, self-leadership, intentional leadership, crisis management, character based leadership, etc. However, since my formal education, I have come to know enough about leadership to actually see Jesus as a masterful leader.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 25, 2024

Education administrators foster organizational growth through the creation and refinement of industry-leading programs. A master’s in education administration offers an opportunity to explore many career paths. You’ll also learn how to create and manage curricula for different educational settings.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 21, 2024

Advancing your career in hospitality management is about more than just moving up the ranks—it’s about continuously growing and adapting in a dynamic industry. Whether you’re in Tennessee or anywhere else, success in this field requires a blend of experience, education, and smart career moves.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

Perhaps most importantly they have the ability to align interests and sell the vision unifying leadership, management, staff and external stakeholders as well. Great leaders understand how to manage conflict and close positional gaps. Section III: Strategy. Section VI: Persuasiveness. Section IX: Team Building.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2010

The Teacher’s Union has killed education in America. Fear is dead as a management tool. The increased education of our workforce mandates a change in leadership style. The lack of leadership development in most organizations is tragic. Barack Obama and particularly his administration is anti-business.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 2, 2019

Guest post from Alexandra Levit: As a futurist, it’s my job to track the evolution of the 21st century organization, and as of late we’ve come upon new challenges in reputation management, intellectual property, and digital transformation and disruption. To operate effectively in this climate, planning and investment is essential.

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