N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

By working closely with suppliers, the CPO can consistently deliver high-quality products or services, mitigate risks, and seize opportunities for cost savings and process efficiency. Furthermore, they must also prioritize compliance and risk management in procurement operations.

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Chief Procurement Officer CPO Supply Chain Compliance 243

Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

In the realm of facilities management, the twin pillars of efficiency and sustainability are increasingly becoming inseparable. Understanding the Synergy First off, let’s unpack the idea behind sustainable facilities management. That’s the goal. But how do we get there?

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Efficiency Management FAQ Energy 98

N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

The Role of Top Executives in Leading the Green Revolution The shift toward environmentally friendly operations cannot be handled solely by lower-level managers or specific departments. This involves embracing energy-efficient technologies, reducing waste, and ensuring ethical sourcing.

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Innovation Execution Strategy Long-term 248

Lead Change Blog

MAY 4, 2021

Sean Glaze of Great Results Team Building shared The 3 Most Important Traits Teams Want in a New Manager. Learn 5 ways to manage your mind to better control your mouth. Stephanie Skryzowski of 100 Degrees Consulting provided Four Tips to Manage Your Email. Miller writes Leaders Who Micro-Manage Are Over-Functioning.

Leadership Development 365

Leadership Development Development Leadership Ethics 365

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 6, 2010

Product managers hold a unique position in the company: they depend on people from other groups, but they do not have managerial authority over those people (in most cases). Therefore, a product manager must earn the trust of people in the organization and influence them to do their jobs effectively and efficiently.

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Productivity Products Management Leadership 182

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. These factors form a formidable foundation for effective organizational governance when paired together.

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Compliance Efficiency Ethics Metrics 243

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Their commitment to ethical practices is paramount, as they inspire trust and reinforce their credibility in the eyes of their stakeholders. The financial services industry demands leaders who can strategically manage risks, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the curve.

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Finance Execution Leadership Long-term 418

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

It’s all about maximizing potential in the most efficient way possible. We’re realizing that understanding and managing emotions isn’t just nice to have; it’s essential. Sustainability and Ethics: The Personal Shift in Leadership Paradigms Sustainability and ethics are the new buzzwords in leadership.

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Executive Coaching Trends Execution Emotional Intelligence 243

In the CEO Afterlife

MARCH 20, 2012

Like most Boards, they were more interested in hearing about profit, financial ratios, efficiencies, headcounts, labor climate and strategic initiatives. Other than ensuring an ethical environment in the organizations they govern, I suspect today’s Boards still don’t give culture the attention it deserves.

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Competitive Advantage Long-term CEO Ethics 250

Leading Blog

APRIL 25, 2012

When we look at companies that have faced scandals such as recalls, ethical violations, or crimes, the problem often comes down to employees whose surprisingly positive behavior was distorted by a toxic culture and clueless leaders. In fact, it can lead to disaster. By the time he came to his senses, he was under arrest for accounting fraud.

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Budgeting Banking Ethics Commitment 285

N2Growth Blog

MAY 13, 2024

This balance is crucial, and managing it effectively is complex. Where is the line drawn, and how can it be managed at this delicate intersection? Navigating the Tension between Progress and Control Managing data can be a challenging task as it often requires balancing the need for progress and control.

Innovation 243

Innovation Compliance Creativity Agility 243

Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

Chatbots and virtual assistants facilitate seamless interactions between team members, enhancing information flow and efficiency. Streamlined processes and increased efficiency: AI automates routine tasks and processes, allowing leaders to concentrate on high-level strategic initiatives.

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Supply Chain Leadership Ethics Efficiency 182

Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

Finally, investing in employees helps promote an ethical workplace culture within a company. When employees are given opportunities for personal growth, they are more likely to adhere to ethical standards of behavior such as honesty, fairness, respectfulness towards colleagues and customers alike, etc.

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Automotive Company Long-term How To 229

N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

As a result, a more precise, targeted, and efficient approach can be implemented, significantly enhancing the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. The Importance of Brand Management Online Cultivating a robust online presence has become integral for businesses on the digital playground, the internet.

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Marketing Advertising Compliance Brand 286

Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

This transactional stuff is all part of being a manager. They know when to centralize and decentralize to maintain efficiency without sacrificing effectiveness. Ethics, honesty, and integrity matter all the time. Genuine leaders manage with their head and lead with their heart. Every boss gives orders and assigns work.

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Bottom-up Decentralization Follow-up Tactics 275

Lead on Purpose

DECEMBER 3, 2010

Know where to apply your energies and you’ll be working faster and more efficiently. To be a strong leader, you need to show an unshakeable work ethic. You set the bar of potential through your own work ethic, but you also have to shore up your defenses and patch up any weaknesses.

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Management Stage-Gate Ethics Marketing 150

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

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CPO Human Resources Compliance Human Capital 416

N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

The CDO’s role encompasses managing critical digital assets and enhancing customer engagement through advanced technological tools. By doing so, the digital ecosystem is strengthened, processes are accelerated, and operational efficiency is enhanced. However, managing this ecosystem can be a daunting responsibility for a CDO.

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Business Objectives Technology Trends Objective 221

Leading Blog

MARCH 29, 2013

Importantly, “That perspective enables us to rein in our smartness and harness it to serve a larger purpose in an ethical and appropriate manner.” It’s about “transcending it and gaining a broader perspective.” Where is it that you are holding on to an old and unworkable mindset? Know your limitations, and try to see beyond them.

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Crisis Workshop Short-term Business Model 285

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 12, 2024

Leadership changes usually introduce new perspectives, distinct management styles, and different strategies, all of which can change an organization’s established norms, values, and behaviors. This necessitates respecting established traditions and embodying those values in their management approach.

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Planning Succession Leadership Uncertainty 221

Michael Lee Stallard

AUGUST 25, 2010

Over the last century we grew myopic and obsessed with increasing efficiency and productivity and forgot that human beings need time for relationships too. We are sorely deficient of what I refer to as connection (also known as community, social capital, belonging or meaningful relationships). How did we get to this state?

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Social Capital McCarthy Godin Committee 284

N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Traditionally, their roles would include routine reporting, day-to-day customer/supplier management, and keeping pace with email correspondence (to name a few: input-intensive or data-intensive tasks). In this new dematerialized workspace, leaders are discovering that traditional management tools no longer suffice.

Trends 243

Trends Execution Emotional Intelligence Leadership Styles 243

Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized many aspects of our lives, including how we lead and manage organizations. AI offers numerous benefits, increasing efficiency and data-driven decision-making. Ethical Concerns: AI algorithms can perpetuate biases and discrimination if not designed and implemented carefully.

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Emotional Intelligence Ethics Leadership Leadership Styles 148

Lead from Within

APRIL 12, 2024

Embrace AI as a tool for efficiency, data-driven insights, and enhanced decision-making rather than a threat to job security. Recognize that AI can enhance human capabilities, leading to more innovative solutions and improved efficiency.

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Emotional Intelligence Succession How To Ethics 161

Chartered Management Institute

APRIL 11, 2025

Blog: As a manager, I want my team to flourish Written by Caroline Roberts Friday 11 April 2025 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Adam Werlinger CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, first encountered CMI via the governments Help to Grow scheme. His managers response was: Why wait five years?

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Team Management Chief Operating Officer COO 52

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

At the core of their strategy is the strong belief that leadership encompasses more than just managing administrative tasks or possessing technical expertise. This one-on-one interaction helps leaders become more self-aware and promotes self-regulation, setting apart excellent leaders from mere managers.

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Chief Financial Officer Chief Operating Officer Chief Executive Officer Leadership 221

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Having the right leaders in place can redefine and firmly establish a company’s trajectory, offering crucial strategic direction, managing significant undertakings, and guiding the workforce effectively. Technology is a powerful tool for scouting and engaging potential high-caliber candidates more efficiently and effectively.

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Globalization Execution Diversity Technology 384

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain. Reputation Management: Enhance the company’s reputation by aligning sustainability efforts with broader business objectives to drive brand strength and financial performance.

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Supply Chain Reputation Long-term Trends 221

Jesse Lyn Stoner Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Anyone can be collaborative leader—whether you are the CEO, a mid-level manager or a front-line supervisor. It might once have been possible to get away with questionable ethics, but there’s nowhere to hide anymore. It doesn’t matter what your role is. Collaboration is not an option – it is an imperative.

Competitive Advantage 282

Competitive Advantage McKinsey Creativity Diversity 282

Lead from Within

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Leaders must navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected global economy while managing a diverse and distributed workforce. As a leader, it’s crucial that you harness these advancements to drive innovation and efficiency in your organization. Foster a culture of innovation and empower your team to think digitally.

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Agility Ethics Technology Diversity 177

Lead Change Blog

FEBRUARY 4, 2020

Yet many supervisors and managers on the road to becoming valuable and valued leaders fail to do so. Bernd Geropp provided How to become a better manager at work. Bernd shares: “As a manager today, it isn’t enough to just simply focus on results and the financial bottom line. Find Bernd on Twitter at @moreleadership.

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Leadership Development Development Leadership Simon 268

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They will not compromise their value system and personal ethics for temporary gain. 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.

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Blog Leadership Benchmarking Tactics 366

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Executive search firms work with speed and precision to make the hiring process as efficient as possible while bringing on a candidate who is the right hire from the get-go. Recruiters might also be inclined to let a company’s hiring managers bear the brunt of vetting with little transparency on why this candidate was even selected.

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Execution How To Process Marketing 396

Chartered Management Institute

APRIL 10, 2025

Case Study Developing Leadership Excellence in the Fire Service In partnership with the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC), CMI has developed and delivered two bespoke leadership programmes designed to empower both new and middle managers. Theres no one style of leadership that fits every circumstance, every individual or every team.

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Development Leadership Case Study Self-aware 52

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

Such leaders must possess various competencies, including sound strategy formulation, emotional intelligence, strong decision-making abilities, and effective team management. Inherent in this vision is cultivating leaders who place social responsibility and ethics at the heart of their decision-making processes.

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Executive Coaching Execution Agility Leadership Styles 344

Women on Business

AUGUST 26, 2011

In my industry I see a lot of individuals who were really good at their chosen profession and that skill got them thrust into the management arena. The biggest mistake I see in management is the underutilization of staff. This is a big one and one that most managers do not agree with, but an apology is an effective management tool.

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PR Leadership Styles Efficiency Learning-by-Doing 207

Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 7, 2013

I'd say that's pretty darn efficient leadership development. This post begins by considering the 400 year forest management plans that produce trees for making cognac barrels. Believe it or not, this is my number one leadership/management related post. However, for this special edition, why not read them ALL?

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