N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 26, 2014

M aking any progress, process transformation or change across American communities and throughout the global business communities as usual is always hard and usually requires a significant investment of resources – people, finance and effort. Embrace a do it now philosophy; learn to be a better you because everybody else is taken.

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Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

B USINESS is not a discipline, but an endeavor made up of disciplines such as accounting, communications, economics, finance, leadership, management, marketing, operations, psychology, sociology, and strategy. perpetually exceed the cash receipts from the previous, smaller sales volume.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Today, Chief People Officers and CHROs are not only responsible for the high-value functions of talent acquisition and employee engagement, but they play a crucial role in shaping organizational culture, driving diversity and inclusion, and ethically leveraging technology for effective HR management.

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Terry Starbucker

JULY 14, 2013

On that high level, the objective was clear - build the company up by steadily increasing its profits, until it is attractive enough to be sold with that healthy return. Was that high level objective really something that the vast majority of those 1,200 could sink their teeth into and rally around? But what about those employees?

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 23, 2010

Resist the temptation to just advance a broad number of disparate initiatives, and alternatively focus your efforts on the completion of a few high impact objectives. The simple reality is that if you continue to add new responsibilities to an already full plate, all of your obligations will suffer as a result.

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Starting a small business can be exciting and rewarding, but managing finances can be challenging. If you run a small business with its finances out of control, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many small business owners struggle to manage their financials, from keeping up with taxes to understanding the basics of investing.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. The CFO candidate might get by with only a broad sector experience in manufacturing, finance, or technology.

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

This is in sharp contrast to those of a generation ago- teacher, banking/finance and medicine. This isn’t to say that an empathetic leader should encourage mediocrity or indulge selfishness, but there are a few appropriate and effective ways to leverage Millennials yearning for validation to support your organizations objectives.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

Managing small business finances can be a challenge, especially when you have lots of other things to deal with. However, the way you manage your finances will have a big impact on your overall business success and profits. Here are some tips to help you manage your small business finances. Final words.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

I’m always amazed at the number of organizations that charge sub-par leaders with mission critical tasks and then wonder why they failed to meet their objectives. The most important decision a leader can make with regard to any implementation, initiative, project, objective, goal, task, etc.

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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

AUGUST 16, 2010

While I’ve often addressed what it really takes to create a talent driven organization, few companies seem willing to make the requisite investments needed to successfully align their actions with their management speak. If your company doesn’t have a Chief Talent Officer, Chief People Officer etc.,

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

A goal is a specific target and the objectives are the attainment components/benchmarks/hurdles which will lead you toward achieving said goal. Goal: Take that hill – Objectives: taking out the bunkers, machine gun nests, and other fortified positions that stand in your way of taking the hill.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Outstanding CROs demonstrate a talent for innovation, change management, and strategic decision-making. However, most employers look for candidates with at least a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, such as Business Administration or Finance. In this role, industry experience isn’t just a bonus—it’s a crucial asset.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 15, 2024

Starting a new business is an exciting venture, but managing the finances of a startup can be challenging. Financial management is critical to the success and sustainability of any startup. This document outlines your business goals, target market, competitive landscape, and strategies for achieving your objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

One of their primary responsibilities is to develop and execute effective procurement strategies that align with the organization’s overall business objectives. Furthermore, they must also prioritize compliance and risk management in procurement operations.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 28, 2010

If my objective is to get to the other side of the wall, I don’t really care if I go over the wall, under the wall, around the wall or through the wall…I just care that I get to the other side.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? I take away from your post that an objective in bonus pay should not create negative outcomes (us vs. them, entitlement, etc.), That is the question.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Below is a list of security initiatives that a security leader would either manage or have parallel impact upon within a business: Data security. Vendor management. Identity & Access Management (IAM). Vulnerability Management (VM). Managing enterprise risk tolerance. Audit management & support.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

It's at that point that we can appreciate that encouraging efficiency is not as critical as encouraging effectiveness since it's the latter that will ultimately ensure we attain the goals we set out to reach.

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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. Moreover they know how to leverage information and resources to achieve their objectives. Great leaders understand how to manage conflict and close positional gaps.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

In a recently published paper authored by the same group, it is revealed that banks continue to provide Black customers with inferior loan products and services, even when these customers possess objectively stronger financial profiles and FICO scores compared to their white counterparts.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Reputation Management: Enhance the company’s reputation by aligning sustainability efforts with broader business objectives to drive brand strength and financial performance. How a Chief Sustainability Officer Contributes to Corporate Goals A Chief Sustainability Officer aligns sustainability with a company’s business objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Resilience and the ability to handle pressure are essential traits, as navigating through uncertainties and risks is often part of managing the revenue landscape. Many of these high-performing CROs have experience in diverse areas, including operations, finance, and product management.

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Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 23, 2020

While there are several contractor financing options available, credit card limits are many times too low on limits for your needs (especially for larger commercial projects) and traditional lenders are known to require blanket liens on your business just to work together. How Does Contractor Material Financing Work?

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 22, 2010

Put simply, true influence is nothing more than understanding how to work with and through others to achieve a stated objective while staying true to your core values and maintaining your integrity. i.e. Will my employees ever respect/lean on an assistant manager rather than the manager?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

While I’m not going to deny that social media brings with it new tools, platforms and communication channels, I vehemently object to the premise that you need to morph into an uber geek or communications savant to learn to use them and to reap their many benefits. Well, most people were already around 150 before social media arrived.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

The Evolving Role of the CMO Previously, a Chief Marketing Officer’s or CMO role mainly involved traditional marketing activities like brand management, public relations, and market research. However, recent technological advancements and industry shifts have expanded and evolved this role significantly.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help avoid conflicts. The way to avoid conflict is to help those around you achieve their objectives.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

The 2020 Leaders25 Top CHRO Award is a list curated by a panel of N2Growth team members ( co-led by Jeffrey Cohn and Mike Myatt ), as well as outside advisory members to ensure objectivity and rigor in our selection process. and a development manager at Oracle Corp. “Great CHROs are worth their weight in gold. CHRO for HSBC.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 2, 2021

Business financial management strategies are important to the success of any business. A company’s financial health is often based on how well it manages its financial resources, including everything from cash flow to inventory levels. Financial management is a crucial aspect of any business.

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Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The M&A Failure Trap serves as the very blueprint to help top-level management and interested parties make better choices about their organization, avoiding the pitfalls that have led many companies to ruin. The target's founders continue to manage it after acquisition. Conduct a thorough, objective target search and due diligence.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 2, 2010

While being motivated solely by conquest may allow you to achieve a stated goal or objective, the cost will be great. It is love for those you lead that allows for right thinking, proper perspective, and pure motivations. A leader whose focus is on serving others will find it difficult to wander off course.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2011

Again, you must keep in mind that for successful interactions to occur, your objective must be in alignment with those you are communicating with. I never ceased to be amazed at how many people assume that everyone knows what they want to occur without ever finding it necessary to communicate their objective.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 29, 2010

Creating a framework for decisioning, using a published delegation of authority statement, encouraging sound business practices in collaboration, team building, leadership development, and talent management will all help even out the uneven.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 7, 2019

This is where he really learned about finance and discovered his strengths. Today, Blackstone has over $500 billion in assets under management. Great managers understand how each part works on its own and in relation to all the others. Objectively assess the risks of every opportunity. Don’t lose money!!!

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Eric Jacobson

MARCH 22, 2025

A couple other key takeaways from Edingers incredibly helpful book are: Leading results versus managing tasks is often a matter of distinguishing what to do from how to do it. Company strategies overwhelmingly focus on competitive advantage in the form of the attractiveness of products and services or operational objectives.

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