N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Even though many are still behind the curve, there has been a considerable technological evolution of finance function. With CFOs having to supervise their company’s digital activities and resolve issues outside the traditional finance function, the number of their direct reports is on the rise.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

“The modern CFO is not just a finance expert—they’re a strategic partner, playing a critical role in driving innovation, digital transformation, and growth. The best CFOs today are those who can bridge the gap between finance and technology, turning data into actionable insights that steer the company forward.”

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Indeed, executives often see themselves as industry or functional domain expertswhether in tech, health sciences, finance, or as an engineer, designer, or head of operations. Coherent, creative, efficient, intelligent thinking and decision-making are what drives productivity. The reality is that this is not the key to productivity.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Instead, it has evolved into an indispensable leadership position encompassing digital innovation, organizational change, and business model reinvention. Today, the digital chiefs portfolio extends to orchestrating data-driven strategies, leveraging cloud computing to scale innovation, and architecting robust cybersecurity protocols.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2011

You will find that the best leaders, communicators, teachers, and innovators have a true knack for taking extremely complex, dense or intricate content and making it engaging and easy to understand. Rather simplification makes for a more productive and efficient effort that is often more savvy than other more complex alternatives.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 3, 2021

Darrin had spent the last decade reinventing this sleepy bank—revamping the bank’s finances, providing liquidity to investors, raining new capital, and doubling down on operational efficiencies—and turning the organization into a regional bank that people truly admired. It was a model for the future.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

These technologies are advancing rapidly and redefining the line between human potential and technological innovation. This heightened accountability holds great promise for industries such as healthcare, finance, and supply chains, fundamentally reshaping how businesses conduct their operations.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability. They leverage their expertise in supply chain analytics and data-driven insights to drive informed decision-making, leading to enhanced operational efficiency and ultimately improving the bottom line.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

A person could either take several minutes to explain the evolution of technologies, mediums, shift in content paradigms, engagement practices and market dynamics that came together to make the Internet a more valuable and efficient space, or they could just utilize &# social media&# as a descriptive aid to make the connection.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The CSO shapes business strategies that balance economic growth with ecological and social impact, turning sustainability into a powerful lever for innovation and brand strength. This level of innovation sets the company apart as a leader in sustainability and technological advancement.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Large Language Models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT are disrupting the finance world, as exemplified by Morgan Stanley’s experimentation with an OpenAI-powered chatbot to assist their financial advisors. As LLMs progressively permeate the finance industry, it is crucial to thoughtfully embrace and adapt to this transformative shift.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 9, 2010

What about competing against the innovation of others that could cause the obsolescence of your product or service? Great businesses are in constant search of improvement, innovation, change, disruption, knowledge and other strategic leverage points that lead to a competitive advantage or operational enhancement.

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Mills Scofield

MAY 17, 2013

Chris is one of the most passionate people I know about innovating in the civic space where government, non-profit and for-profit intersect. Relying on emergent solutions to drive innovation poses inherent challenges to those who work in the civic arena. We call those interactions “collaboration.”

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

The CPO must engage with suppliers to establish mutual trust, foster innovation, and drive continuous improvement. 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.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

This is the definition of presence, and it is only when we operate in the present that real creativity, growth and innovation occur. Efficiency and productivity are not found working at or even near capacity. Is your rubber-band stretched so tight that it’s about to snap? I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 21, 2011

While entrepreneurs are clearly talented innovators and visionaries, most first time entrepreneurs don’t have prior experience as a CEO. In most cases the answer is no it’s not…however this is often times exactly how the decision is made. That’s about it. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Without sound financial strategies, even the most innovative and promising ventures can stumble and fail. Here, we will delve into some key strategies for successful business finance, highlighting the importance of financial planning, efficient budgeting, smart investments, and risk management.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 12, 2024

The innovations are endless, from peer-to-peer payments to automated portfolio managers and trading platforms. Finance digital transformation involves leveraging cutting-edge technologies for better operational efficiency and enhanced strategic decision-making. In that case, the company still needs to be more efficient.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For that reason, having regular team catchups that cover “check-ins’ that are both personal and professional can be highly efficient. Value-driven organizations thrive in this new economy because they promote trust, open communication, diversity and inclusion, thus making fertile ground for innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 17, 2010

Be honest – is it truly an attempt to increase your efficiency that guides you to play to your strengths, or is it pride, ego, arrogance and laziness that precludes you from being disciplined? Remember that being efficient is not always the same thing as being effective. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For instance, a study from KU Leuven University and the European Central Bank found that large companies do understandably innovate more often and more successfully than SMEs. In relative terms, this may be a small number, but when set against the 20 million or so SMEs operating across Europe, it’s a vast number of innovative firms.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

While I might spend a bit of time evaluating the most efficient strategy for getting to the other side of said wall, it will ultimately be my focus on the tactical execution of conquering the challenge that will determine my success. A bias toward action is always a better path than falling prey to analysis paralysis. I Think Not.

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CO2

JANUARY 4, 2025

” invite innovative thinking. Action Questions operate at the intersection of these dimensions, creating two critical quadrants: Action + Perspective = Innovation with Movement Example: “What can I do to help you achieve your goal?” ” Finance: “Which investments will yield the greatest return, and why?”

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Today, they provide strategic insights, drive innovation, and enhance organizational resilience, playing a crucial role in guiding companies toward sustainable success. Technological Innovations Impacting Risk Management New technologies are reshaping risk management, introducing promising opportunities and significant challenges.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 14, 2020

While AI applications can do a lot of things more efficiently than humans, like answering basic questions or guiding an employee through a self-directed training module, motivating and guiding people’s development isn’t one of them. Find something that will remain relevant and study that niche area inside and out. Ingenuity.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

The following fundamental concepts of influence, which if properly understood and implemented, can help anyone become more efficient, productive and successful: 1. Influence is built upon a foundation of trust : If a person is not trusted there is a firm limit on their ability to create and use influence. I Think Not.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. Innovation, improvements, or these 'Next' Practices should be looked at in all facets of your business value proposition, your core. As an example, Look at Apple!

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

This covers not only understanding how digital platforms work but also appreciating their strategic value and harnessing them effectively to drive innovation and change. Through automation, tasks such as data analysis, finance management, and even performance tracking are being efficiently conducted by automated tools.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

They are voracious learners always looking for better methods, different approaches, enhanced efficiencies, better technology and increased velocity. They tend to almost be addicted to increasing their knowledge base and sphere of influence. They are not afraid of change and growth in fact they tend to relish it. Section X: Results.

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In the CEO Afterlife

DECEMBER 11, 2011

In the case of struggling Nabob Foods, two significant innovations facilitated the turnaround. While they played catch-up, we were already working on the next innovation. Secondly, he innovated with blockbuster products iMac and iPod. Usually, one or two “big” plays make the difference. And guess what? John Bell.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Drawing on data from nearly 12,000 households, they examined how income, home energy efficiency, size, and tenure status influenced energy spending. The study shows that energy efficiency is the most important factor in heating costs. Retrofitting also aligns with the broader goal of reducing carbon emissions.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

If your competitors are constantly innovating and evolving, then so should you – if not, they’ll soon outpace you and leave you in their dust. Process Efficiency: Streamline processes to help ensure that tasks are completed quickly and efficiently. It Helps You Stay Ahead of the Competition.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside. It’s really this simple…if it’s not a priority for you to efficiently and effectively engage with your stakeholders, then you need to reevaluate your priorities. I Think Not.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 7, 2017

The finance sector as we know it is being transformed by new technology. Digital innovation is everywhere, from Big Data to risk management software, and it’s all coming to change in the way that the sector is organised and run. This increased understanding could see a demand for a new type of finance team emerging. Integration.

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Women on Business

NOVEMBER 25, 2011

Another source of savings is increased efficiency through state of the art cutting edge technology and personalization: peer-to-peer lenders are one of the most innovative lenders out there, using the newest models and risk analysis algorithms to not only give borrowers the best rates but the best rates personally designed for them.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 19, 2010

With the plethora of reading material on the market today it is not a simple thing to make sure that you’re covering all the bases in a time efficient fashion. For those who read less, one strong motivator is to apply more of the ideas into innovative action plans for that day. link] mikemyatt Thanks for the comment Caroline.

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Women on Business

JANUARY 11, 2011

If your small business plan can move the nation forward, you’re a step closer to winning Uncle Sam’s financing and support. Boston , MA Innovative entrepreneurs will find fertile ground for their ideas in Boston. Ten Best Cities to Stage an Economic Revival Location is the other piece of the stimulus puzzle.

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