Leading in Context

JANUARY 27, 2021

Technology has advanced to the point that we can't be sure whether or not what we're seeing is real. Educate yourself and your teams about these methods of trickery and how to spot them: Things are not always as they seem. There are many new ways that bad actors are usual digital sleight of hand to trick us. And the list is growing.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Today I will share my thoughts on our youth and their relationship with technology and its potential impact on the future C-Suite. Ubiquitous online access and dependence on digital platforms for real-time information, both professionally and recreationally, has accelerated innovation in leveraging and utilizing technology.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

As the healthcare industry continues to undergo rapid changes, driven by advancements in technology and evolving patient needs, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to stay ahead of the curve. Policies and procedures are also implemented to educate staff on their data privacy and security responsibilities.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

They came of age during the early technological revolution, making them adept at using email and other digital tools. Implement Reverse Mentoring : In addition to traditional mentorship, leaders should consider reverse mentoring, where younger employees mentor older ones, particularly on technology and modern workplace trends.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

In addition to protecting the organization from cyber threats, this senior executive now plays a strategic role in ensuring that data assets and technologies are well-protected while supporting business innovation and growth. Evolving Role and Responsibilities of CISOs The role of the Chief Information Security Officer is expanding.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 5, 2022

A paper published last year from the University of Johannesburg highlights the growing use of chatbots in higher education, whether to support teaching, perform administrative tasks, or help students with their research. The post How Chatbots Can Support University Education first appeared on The Horizons Tracker. Increasing capacity.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

But in 1999, at the height of the Internet boom, I took a two-year leave of absence to serve as director of system architecture at Akamai Technologies, an MIT start-up located here in Cambridge. 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

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Additionally, due to the increasing use of technology and digital tools, the Chief Revenue Officer needs to harness data, AI, and other cutting-edge tech to boost performance and stay ahead of the competition. Outstanding CROs demonstrate a talent for innovation, change management, and strategic decision-making.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

Defining the Role of a University President A university president’s role is complex and multifaceted, demanding a unique blend of skills to successfully lead an institution of higher education. This means developing a mission and long-term plan that not only addresses current educational landscapes but also anticipates future trends.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The workbook is perfect for anyone who wants to improve in their current position, educate the incoming workforce, or start a new opportunity empowered to do their best,” adds Vanderbloemen. But more even more than that, we are seeing lots of HR managers buy cases of books for their teams.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies. The rapid development and widespread adoption of new technologies present both opportunities and challenges for leaders to manage.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Understanding the Importance of a University President Search A university president or chancellor search is a critical process that carries some of the farthest-reaching implications for the future of an educational institution. Operational realities, on the other hand, pertain to the practical aspects of running an organization of any size.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020

To stay relevant, we have to be able to excel cognitively, behaviorally, and emotionally in ways that technology can't. From doctors to teachers to managers to presidents, the more experience the better. Humility—a deep regard for the dignity of others—is the key, says distinguished leadership educator Marilyn Gist.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 1, 2017

Advances in technology have allowed countless individuals to pursue interests that extend beyond the standard classroom, on their own time, and often for little to no cost. When Alan (my co-founder) and I first founded our company Accredible , we noticed that neither education opportunities nor economic opportunities were meritocratic.

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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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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. Moreover, strong leadership in supply chain management ensures cost efficiency. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Invest in Ethical Leadership Training: Ongoing education ensures that directors have the tools to lead with integrity. Leverage Technology: Digital tools can facilitate real-time communication and document sharing, keeping members connected between formal meetings.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

How to Help a Manager Who’s Struggling, Right Now by @lizkislik. Education and the Restoration of Moral Agency by R.J. It’s Not Technology via @HarvardHBS. Resilience: What It Really Is and 5 Tips to Find It by Eileen McDargh via @JesseLynStoner. The Secret to Peak Performance: Refuel and Retool by @waldowaldman.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

What leads a college graduate to apply for hourly work managing the queue of Ollivander’s Wand Shop? I go on vacation and end up with random information on commercial pool/spa management, the day-to-day work of a CDC epidemiologist, being a U.S. How do the marketing folks attract mammoth crowds on a weekday in early November?

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. We need to make our interactions count. Blog Post ).

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

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. The simple truth is if you don’t update your business processes to reap the rewards of growth, quality, or both that AI brings, your competitor will.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

According to a new survey, 37% of managers would rather hire artificial intelligence bots over humans, or young Gen Z graduates to be more precise. Around 85% of them wished their colleges had prepared them better and 55% felt their college education did nothing to prepare them for their jobs. Image: Freepik Is AI Replacing Gen Z Jobs?

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

In addition, it demands a new kind of 10x management. There is the talent, and then there are the people managing and developing that talent. Importantly, those managing the talent should be working to become 10x talent themselves. Wherever you are on the Manageability Continuum, you can improve.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 1, 2023

It’s common for the education of candidates to play a big role in who gets the top job in organizations. Alas, research from the University of St Andrews suggests that the education of CEOs plays less of a role than we might think in their ultimate success. The study indicates that possessing a top academic degree, namely a Ph.D.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Metaverse is now expanding its horizons into other areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) , HR technology , big data analytics , and cloud computing. With the rise of AI and Big Data , companies are starting to adopt these technologies to improve their operations. How can HR departments plan for technological change and prepare it?

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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. Ask questions like: What technology-based disruptions are you seeing in your business?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 28, 2011

I also believe that if HR is solely charged with the recruiting efforts for senior management and executive level positions you’ll end-up with a very weak management and leadership team. Rather in most instances, I believe HR should be a compliance, training and risk management function.

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HR Digest

JANUARY 7, 2025

As we step into 2025, the corporate landscape is undergoing seismic shifts, driven by technological advancements, shifting employee expectations, and an increasingly globalized workforce. Technology is the backbone of this shift. Employees are seeking flexibility and autonomy in how they manage their professional and personal lives.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 31, 2017

Management information is that which is used to determine business direction, to make executive decisions and to set policy. Done right, your management information environment can be leveraged for competitive gain over rivals who don’t get the most out of their data. Management information should not be an afterthought.

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HR Digest

JULY 8, 2022

Technology literacy is key to making informed decisions about digital investments. “ CFOs are leaning into the ‘digital mandate’ and are investing heavily in next-generation technologies,” said Alexander Bant, chief of research in the Gartner Finance practice. Understanding money and tech is imperative to a CFO’s success.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 12, 2024

The report advises institutions to set clear rules on using AI to prevent issues like cheating or relying too much on technology. “The rise of large language models (LLMs) leaves higher education facing two choices—resisting AI or embracing the technology and adapting to it,” the researchers explain.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

Furthermore, the highest success rates among entrepreneurs come from founders in middle age and beyond with the average age entrepreneur “behind the fastest-growing new companies (especially in the technology sector) was forty-five years old.”. We need to turn our attention to what an entrepreneur really is and why they do it.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 19, 2024

In today’s dynamic workplace, managing employees can be challenging as the capabilities of technology, especially AI, are constantly evolving, making the effects unpredictable. The surest way to be successful is to use a framework called STEP—Segment, Transition, Educate, and Evaluate.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2010

I think you’ll find that your view of the world will change dramatically when you rely upon your own observations, as opposed to what you read in a management report, or what you hear third or fourth hand in a meeting. The arrogant CEO doesn’t value the input of line and staff management.

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Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 20, 2018

Uncle Johnny didn’t have much formal education, but he had a boatload of street smarts. Technology Changes How We Think. One big problem caused by technology is that you’ll quit learning because you don’t have to depend on your own resources anymore. What kinds of things do you do differently today because of technology?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Today, the CCO oversees various aspects of business operations, such as strategy development, customer relationship management, product development, and crisis management. A prominent aspect of their duties now encompasses a solid emphasis on Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

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Lead from Within

JUNE 12, 2024

As an executive leadership coach who works with leaders around the world, I believe the answer lies in how well organizations connect AI technologies to their corporate vision and individual employee growth. Master Change Management : Change is inevitable, especially in the age of AI, where uncertainty looms.

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