The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 26, 2025

Many development organizations have adopted market-based strategies to combat poverty, offering education and training programs to help microentrepreneurs innovate in their businesses. However, evidence shows that these programs often struggle to bring about lasting changes in how entrepreneurs operate.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Leaders who don’t understand the value of distributable and actionable knowledge not only limit opportunities, but they’re also building huge contingent operating liabilities. Encourage and reward collaboration, the public sharing of knowledge, and education processes to create and scale knowledge. .

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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. Some 54 percent of organizations say AI has been cost-effective for their business operations. I learned this principle when helping clients brainstorm how best to leverage AI within their operations.

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Retail Trends Operations Brainstorming 422

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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Organization Leadership Long-term Constraint 195

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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Execution Leadership Education Long-term 356

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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Health Care Organizational Behavior Operations Diversity 353

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. From AI to Microlearning, VR to remote working strategy , technology will play an ever-bigger role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow.

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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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Education Project Learning-by-Doing System 124

Leading Blog

APRIL 6, 2020

In some ways, we are operating blind in a crisis, and this often generates a great deal of uncertainty and fear. Educate to Bring Clarity. Leaders provide clarity by informing and educating people on what they know and how they fit into the issue. His intent was to drive out fear by education and consistent communication.

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Crisis Uncertainty Education Crisis Management 432

Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

In our research for Courageous Cultures , 67 percent of respondents said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” It’s easy for your team to get stuck in old ways of doing things, particularly if they think that’s what you want. Teach your team to be curious and to look for alternative solutions. “I

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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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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 5, 2023

The Covid pandemic caused well-documented problems across the education sector, with research from the University of Maine regarding the challenge as a “wicked” one. The authors say their findings suggest that resuming pre-pandemic operations is not a viable option for higher education institutions moving forward.

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Education Comparison Guidelines Participative 107

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.

Disruptive Innovation 259

Disruptive Innovation Strategic Planning Supply Chain Contingency Plans 259

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. But they do want a fence. Ay, there’s the rub.

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Leadership Ryan Project Drucker 406

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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Operations Strategy Transportation Compliance 86

Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

Make it a point to keep the lines of communication open, so that team members feel free to speak to you about day-to-day operations. It’s too easy for senior researchers to become isolated from more junior colleagues. To keep leading, keep learning. . * * * This post is by Charles Leiserson. a start-up that was acquired by Intel in 2009.

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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.

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Leadership Servant Leader Learning-by-Doing Crisis 381

N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Policies and procedures are also implemented to educate staff on their data privacy and security responsibilities. Through these efforts, healthcare organizations have transformed patient care, lowered operational costs, and increased efficiency in healthcare delivery.

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Case Study Technology Policies Execution 396

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities. A well-rounded and comprehensive set of leadership requirements can be defined by involving stakeholders from finance, operations, and other relevant areas.

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Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain CPO Leadership 412

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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Education Career Licensing Human Resources 85

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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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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Leadership Ryan Learning-by-Doing Objective 338

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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Entrepreneur Brand Open-book Uncertainty 422

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

Do all the touch points of training – hiring, on-boarding, training, leadership development, continuing education – enable your company to fully achieve your goals? Does your business model allow the core operations to drive profits without derailing your mission in pursuit of smaller, less profitable niches or strategies?

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Policies Goal Strategic Planning Training 298

Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 21, 2012

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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Management Report Education Participative 312

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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Blog Gordon CEO Consultative 417

Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Teach For America’s cause is equally compelling: All children in this nation will have the opportunity to attain an excellent education. If done right, a Statement of Cause sets the foundation for culture that aligns strategy and influences operational execution. An effective Statement of Cause isn’t restricted to large organizations.

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Motivation Wilde Bottom-up Learning-by-Doing 357

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain. They also cultivate a culture where sustainability is a shared responsibility across all departments, from operations to marketing, ensuring that long-term impact is a priority.

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Supply Chain Reputation Long-term Trends 221

HR Digest

AUGUST 8, 2024

Workplace skill gaps are always bad news for any organization as they mean employees are not operating to their full potential to meet the company goals. Even if they have a strong knowledge base concerning their industry, they need to be able to apply it effectively and translate it into results.

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Skills 360-Degree Feedback Analysis Training 122

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. Greater board effectiveness can be achieved in several ways.

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Diversity How To Operations Reference 221

HR Digest

MARCH 24, 2025

The rise of remote work has reshaped how companies operate. These fake hires use stolen identities or operate from laptop farms in places like Nashville or Arizona that make it appear that theyre working from the U.S. The FBI had already dismantled some of these operations in 2024. But with this shift comes a chilling new risk.

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Compliance Operations Reputation Video 59

Tanveer Naseer

NOVEMBER 11, 2014

During the past six of the fourteen years I’ve been an executive coach and leadership educator, my observation is that my clients are generally more stressed each year than they were the year before. Finally, I ask, “How many of you are operating in a constantly changing competitive environment?”

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Lead Change Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2018

When I trust someone, I create room for them to operate. Affirming Diversity: The Sociopolitical Context of Multicultural Education , White Plains, NY: Longman Publishers USA, 1996, p. Once I developed that attitude, it seemed that all of my experience lined up. My results seldom exceeded expectations in a good way. most of the time.

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Succession Class Environment Diversity 294

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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CRM Crisis Management Crisis Trends 221

N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2012

Negotiations look for a victory, while good discussions look to create opportunities for others, to add-value, to align interests, to understand needs, to facilitate, enable, educate, mentor, and inform. Smart leaders influence rather than negotiate. They seek the correct outcomes rather than just seeking to win.

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Reputation Long-term Influence Goal 408

General Leadership

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Deeply devoted to the value of lifelong learning, the organization these leaders built has become the largest higher-education network on the planet. The founders (and those who would follow them) were so successful at everything they did they quickly became confidants and advisors to kings and emperors around the world.

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Commitment Mentor Examples Compliance 419

Leading Blog

JULY 19, 2019

Sesame Street did not disrupt a prior market for childhood education. It can drive new business models, open up adjacent products and help you grow the whole market. We can learn about how the program created an entirely new segment of preschool “edutainment.” It created a new one.

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Govindarajan Hotels Business Model Software 251