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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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. A moral hazard exists when organizations and individuals are not required to bear the negative consequences of their failures.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

The CFO candidate might get by with only a broad sector experience in manufacturing, finance, or technology. Make an honest assessment of the complexity of your portfolio company business model and value proposition, size of business, size of an organization, and sales process before you lock into tight parameters for the role.

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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. It helps build strong relationships with suppliers, enabling organizations to negotiate favorable terms and establish strategic partnerships for long-term success.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This role is no longer confined to technical oversight or incremental operational improvements. A well-rounded leader in this capacity must do more than keep the lights on digitally; they define the very contours of how the organization engages its customers, develops internal talent, and monetizes digital assets.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2024

As the primary procurement and supply operations overseer, the CPO is crucial in improving procurement excellence. One of their primary responsibilities is to develop and execute effective procurement strategies that align with the organization’s overall business objectives.

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Modern Servant Leader

MARCH 21, 2013

How do you view each department in your organization? Do you value operations, maintenance, customer service , engineering, information technology , sales , finance, marketing , accounting – all departments, equally? Therefore, your organization is best served by looking across the entire company for future leaders.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 13, 2011

When you have an organization devoted to a person, you have a cult. When you have an organization devoted to a set of principles and values, you have a culture. Your talent assessment/development systems should have as much “rigor and repeatability as systems used for finance and operations.” It is a process.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

If your organization confuses loyalty and tenure there is trouble on the horizon…If your business rates tenure higher than performance as a measure for employee evaluation, it is time for you to consider updating your talent management practices and procedures. In principle very little; but in practice virtually everything.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 7, 2021

Deploying an operational risk management program that does the intended job remains a challenge for many businesses today. The industrial sector and others have witnessed rapid changes that significantly altered the way businesses operate. They need to train all employees to make risk-based thinking part of everyday operations.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Impact, growth, and performance of the organizations they lead. Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. Beth is another former operator who really understands the business and their 37,000+ workforce.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

DECEMBER 30, 2022

These may not be the first words that come to mind when you think about nonprofits, but these are all crucial parts of most nonprofit organizations' abilities to succeed. Similar to corporations and small businesses, nonprofits strive to operate with method and within budget. Facilities Management.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 26, 2010

One of the first things you need to understand as a CEO is what your time is worth relative to others in the organization. The most productive, high-performance organizations have the ability to deliver fairly complex solutions, and complete difficult tasks at the lowest levels within their organization.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 8, 2017

Regardless of titles or functional position, the lead role in a security organization is expected to wear many hats and solve a myriad of strategic, operational and tactical problems. Enhances collaboration through communication while building trust inside and outside the security organization. IT Security, V.P.,

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

Staying updated with Artificial Intelligence advancements, automation, and FinTech is essential for optimizing financial operations and planning business growth. “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.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2010

This is why a value based approach to recruiting is a key component when teaming-out the organization, and is especially important as you build a senior leadership group. Here’s the thing – leaders who allow toxic personalities to invade their culture put the health of their entire organization at risk.

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Modern Servant Leader

APRIL 19, 2012

A priorities map reveals the network of priorities for people in your organization. To help you understand these differences, consider creating priority map for your organization. Here’s how: A Spheres of Service Priorities Map can reveal a lot about your organization. Pick Your Tool. Establish Boundaries.

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Strategy Driven

AUGUST 29, 2024

In today’s competitive business environment, improving financial efficiency is crucial for the success and sustainability of any organization. Many businesses face challenges in managing their finances effectively, leading to cash flow problems and reduced profitability.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2010

Just like an algebraic formula, business also functions according to rules governing order of operations. We are refreshing our values in our organization which enhances our vision and mission. The mission is present oriented and serves as a road map for the future oriented vision statement of where you want the organization to go.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2010

Also, a common response is to confuse a sales engine, fulfillment process, operational process, technology platform, or any number of other areas as business models, where this is not the case. Furthermore, a business plan, strategic plan, marketing plan, capital formation plan, exit plan, etc., are also not business models.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

One of the main challenges of international expansion is the culture, or to be more precise, the cultural distance between the newly opened markets and the ones where an organization has originated. What good can I do as a person, an organization, and a society? Two questions remain: What problem(s) am I solving?

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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. This article provides practical finance tips to help keep your startup on track, ensuring you have the financial foundation needed to grow and thrive.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain. Culture Building: Foster a culture of sustainability within the organization by setting ambitious environmental goals and nurturing a commitment to sustainable practices at all levels.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

While the emotional distress associated with gossip can be dealt with fairly easily, the political discord that can erupt in an organization can be nothing short of disastrous. Gossip destroys trust, undermines credibility, and is one of the greatest adversaries of a healthy corporate culture.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

Posted on October 13th, 2010 by admin in Operations & Strategy By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth How dumb is your business? If your company can’t be operated by mere mortals, you need to reexamine your business logic. Thanks for sharing Dan. link] Mark Vickers Do you have any data to support this?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

The Impact of CROs on Organizational Profitability The chief revenue officer position encompasses strategic and operational aspects that directly contribute to revenue generation. Their influence extends beyond sales and marketing departments to encompass customer service, product development, and, to some extent, operations.

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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? " Great article.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

Even solid world class institutions like the University of California Berkeley under the leadership of Chancellor Birgeneau & Provost Breslauer are firing employees, staff, faculty and part-time lecturers through “Operational Excellence (OE) initiative”: last year 600 were fired, this year 300. Organizations train people.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 11, 2024

Understanding the Role of a CRO In today’s volatile business environment, the Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) has emerged as one of the most indispensable positions in a successful organization. Under their stewardship, the CRO implements innovative revenue generation techniques and ensures effective business model operations.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 5, 2010

Leaders that wait until a problem occurs to deal with it place themselves and their organization at a huge strategic disadvantage. My experience with most executives & entrepreneurs is that they are totally committed to and focused on success. The two most common outcomes created by a lack of contingency planning are: 1.)

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Terry Starbucker

OCTOBER 9, 2011

Adam is currently right in the middle of his leadership journey, overseeing a large staff at a very successful retail operation. Please don’t misunderstand me, some of my closest friends are Millennials- many members of the millennial generation have crucial skill sets that can enhance the effectiveness of your organization.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2010

This is more than a semantical issue – it’s become a systemic problem with many individuals and organizations. A great example of this would be carving out time in your already too busy schedule to mentor someone in your organization with great potential.

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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. They often talk the talk, but rarely do they walk the walk.

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Women on Business

FEBRUARY 22, 2013

Guest Post By Mary Kinney, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Ginnie Mae, a cornerstone of the U.S. housing finance system since it was created more than 40 years ago (More about Mary at the end of this post). We entered the new year with resolutions and new perspectives on life. About the Author: Mary K.

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Founders were also questioned about the functional roles present in their founding teams, including sales and marketing, general administration, operations, and finance. The post Diverse Teams Help Organizations Adapt To Change first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Our tailored leadership development programs equip executives to lead effectively in complex environments, ensuring organizations are resilient, innovative, and well-prepared to navigate challenges. These tools analyze vast data sets to provide insights that help organizations anticipate threats and detect patterns that might be overlooked.

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