N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

Understanding the Evolving Role of a Chief Operating Officer In the ever-evolving world of business, the role of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) is undergoing numerous transformations. Their role expands beyond mere efficient operations, reaching into complex problem-solving, organizational design, and corporate transformation.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

We find ourselves amidst the challenges of living and working in a triple-threat world of a global pandemic, economic instability, and political unrest. 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. Leaders25 2020 Top CHRO Awards.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2021. In Japan it's called the "Ghosn Shock"—the stunning arrest of Carlos Ghosn, the jet-setting CEO who saved Nissan and made it part of a global automotive empire. Build your leadership library with these specials on over 28 titles.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Building on the shoulders of such philosophical giants and the subsequent research over millennia, science has further defined, assessed, and developed the concept of character to apply findings to organizational leadership. The conditions that we thought of as a strength are actually operating like a vice.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of Supply Chain Leadership Starts with the Chief Procurement Officer Supply chain leadership plays a pivotal role in driving organizational success and resilience in today’s dynamic business environment. One key reason why robust supply chain leadership is crucial is its impact on cost efficiency and profitability.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The Role of High-Impact Performance Coaching in Leadership Development of Executives Performance coaching is pivotal in developing executive leaders in today’s dynamic business environment. Leaders face an array of complex challenges, from navigating organizational change to driving innovation and performance.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A COO’s role is integral to any enterprise’s success, serving as the right hand to the CEO and ensuring the seamless functioning of business operations. The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

We get overall leadership from Marc, which is all we need. It got me rethinking the true role of leadership. . I use this phrase, not as an invitation to use hands-off abandonment, but instead as a caution to never use any more leadership than is needed. Service leadership is about realness, not about roleness.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

There are three fundamental forces that are transforming the nature of global businesses. And third is “a technological revolution fueled by the exponential growth of global data and digital technologies.”. Strategy #3: Refine Your Global Game. Operating Beyond: Rethink How Their Companies Operate.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As we approach 2025, inclusive leadership has transformed from a commendable goal into a strategic necessity for organizations aiming to thrive in a rapidly evolving global market. The Evolving Landscape of Inclusive Leadership The connection between inclusive leadership and enhanced business performance is more evident than ever.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in June 2020. Leadership isn't easy. They argue that this popular leadership advice glosses over the most important thing you do as a leader: build others up. Leadership isn't about you. Don't miss out on other great new and future releases.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Trust needs to become baked into the DNA, strategy, and day-to-day operations of all aspects of business because it impacts relationships with all the business stakeholders. A joint report developed with the United Nations Global Compact found that 88 percent of investors see sustainability as a route to competitive advantage.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. This data highlights the growing recognition of soft skills as a cornerstone of effective leadership.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

T HE INEVITABLE CONSEQUENCE of leading in an increasingly complex world is that we will have developmental gaps in our leadership. In the words of Robert Anderson and William Adams, authors of Scaling Leadership , “We are running an Internal Operating System that is not complex enough for the complexity we face.

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Terry Starbucker

APRIL 22, 2012

For those of us old enough to remember a world without “devices” or “portables”, the possession of all that computing power and global reach in the palms of our hands is awe inspiring. I was the SVP of Operations, and my office was in suburban New York. But yet it scares me, more and more with each passing day.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 6, 2024

Understanding the Role of a Chief Operating Officer A Chief Operating Officer (COO) holds a distinctive and crucial role in the corporate ecosystem. Equipped with a holistic view of the organization’s objectives and a deep understanding of its operations, a COO is often considered the key driver of operational excellence.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 29, 2018

Your business now operates as part of a global digital eco-system where leveling the playing field has become a digital impossibility. The post Leadership and Digital Transformation appeared first on The Executive Hub. Again, innovation requires deviation from the norm in all areas, but mostly in what you do and how you do it.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Corporate and local cultures consist of several dimensions, and this is not limited to any of our global headquarters, which, like many global firms, can experience challenges aligning with foreign branches. However, it is also important to allow creativity and innovation. The key, then, is to make agreements in a good way.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These firms’ expertise and extensive networks help organizations identify and attract top talent for critical leadership roles. They remain current with industry regulations and compliance requirements, ensuring their organizations operate within legal boundaries.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Here's a look at some of the best leadership books to be released in December 2021. The Five Graces of Life and Leadership by Gary Burnison. Five simple qualities that captures the essence of outstanding leadership today. A global pandemic, economic volatility, natural disasters, civil and political unrest. This is NPS 3.0

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

Is your leadership a competitive advantage—or is it costing you? Today, escalating global complexity puts leadership effectiveness at a premium. Leadership mastery shows a well-honed outer game arising from a highly mature inner game, while the inner game matures through sequential structures, like operating systems.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2014

Another common complaint about Business Review Meetings is that nearly always the time gets hijacked with discussions on day-to-day operating or tactical issues, especially when we have a room full of engineers turned managers; they quickly dive down into trying to fix the problem right then. Each global region gets 10 min.

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Great Leadership By Dan

DECEMBER 11, 2018

For two years (2016 and 2017) Deloitte’s Global Human Capital trends survey has positioned organizational redesign as the number one concern for businesses. An effective team leader will understand this requirement for flexibility, evaluating their performance, examining not only their leadership style but the appropriateness of that style.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Effective leadership development fosters adaptability, resilience, and long-term organizational success. It provides a more nuanced and modern understanding of leadership dynamics that aligns with the current need for agility and transformation. Administrator: Focuses on structure, rules, and operational efficiency.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, as an organization matures, its leadership requirements evolve, necessitating a thoughtful transition to ensure sustained success. At N2Growth, we recognize the nuanced challenges business leaders face in moving from an entrepreneur-led paradigm to a sustainable leadership model.

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Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Welcome to the October 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Communication. Diana Peterson-More shared Covid Communication: Spread a Little Kindness.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Understanding the Future of Executive Development The roles within senior leadership are evolving swiftly, and so too must the models in place to prepare future captains of industry. As industries continue to advance rapidly, executive development and leadership training have become increasingly important.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 29, 2024

Establishing themselves as noteworthy game changers, these leadership trends are compelling global leaders to rethink their corporate growth strategies while testing their ability to be agile yet decisive. Technology is undeniably playing a pivotal role in the new executive leadership paradigm.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The C-Suite Executives Role in Business Strategy The C-Suite executive team comprises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and other high-ranking ‘chief’ executives. The digital landscape has redefined the boundaries of commercial leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Welcome to the November 2020 Leadership Development Carnival! We’re excited to share posts from leadership experts from around the globe on the topics of communication, development, engagement, motivation, productivity, team building, and more. Bill Treasurer of Giant Leap Consulting shared 5 Leadership Lessons from Powerful Women.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Securing top-tier leadership is essential for life sciences organizations facing unique challenges like regulatory complexities and the need for continuous innovation. We leverage our global network to access high-caliber professionals across research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and commercialization disciplines.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

How does succession really work in multi-billion dollar, global, iconic, family-owned businesses? Tyson checks all of the boxes—a great leader, a great CEO, a great board chair, and a great father, who happens to own a well-known family-business—Tyson Foods a $25 billion, global enterprise. But what about real life?

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 23, 2014

Lady GaGa) , with the implication that leadership is an intuitive skill. Great leadership is certainly associated with strong instincts and intuition, but intuition and instincts are shaped by training and more importantly, greatly augmented through experience. change failure intuition leadership risk Shaun Spearmon success'

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 24, 2020

The situation is too fast-moving, fluid and unprecedented for any of us to settle in for whatever the long haul is and keep on truckin’ with the same operating rhythm we’ve used up until now. For years, I’ve been a big proponent of identifying and following through on your optimal operating rhythm. Mine, at least, was like that.

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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.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 9, 2014

With the arrival of this last month of the year, I’ve been finding myself in a mixed state of mental exhaustion and reflection, which considering the work involved in bringing my first leadership book out into the world alongside my regular workload is quite understandable. And it’s meant to be hard.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Chief Commercial Officer In the complex world of corporate leadership, a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) holds a pivotal role. A strong operational understanding forms the basis of a CCO’s role, facilitating a balance between strategic planning and effective execution.

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