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

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 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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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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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

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

These platforms enable organizations to access a global talent pool, breaking down geographical and logistical barriers. For instance, an interim CFO is expected not only to manage day-to-day financial operations but also to craft and execute innovative financial strategies to drive growth.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2024

” However, the landscapes by which leaders operate are anything but static as we enter 2024. The terrain is treacherous and ever-shifting, from the rise of right-wing politics to conflicts spanning continents and through the quicksand of global crises, including housing, migration, and energy.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

That’s a shame because the aviation industry as a whole still continues to be an industry model for how to operate with extremely high reliability despite having a highly fragmented set of organizational entities. The biggest challenge for companies when it comes to operational excellence is siloed behavior. Recall how the U.S.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

T HE vast majority of today’s business leaders are either embarking on AI deployment to improve their operations or are considering it. Some 54 percent of organizations say AI has been cost-effective for their business operations. I learned this principle when helping clients brainstorm how best to leverage AI within their operations.

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General Leadership

MARCH 30, 2014

For the non Air Force people, the TACC is the air operations center responsible for the planning scheduling and execution of all airlift and tanker operations, 24/7 365. By early October, we were trying to establish airfields for our troops and aircraft to operate out of. The Power of Empowerment.

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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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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

There is friction between globalization and regional autonomy, a conflict between the desire for sustainability and the lure of rapid development, ongoing political uncertainties, and the ever-increasing impact of digital technology. These factors are redefining the shape of the global economic terrain.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The Importance of a Strong Chief Commercial Officer in Business A robust Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) plays an instrumental role in businesses, providing strategic supervision, guidance, and management of all aspects of commercial operations. The CCO becomes paramount as enterprises navigate competitive landscapes and complex markets.

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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. In today’s interconnected and globalized marketplace, having a reliable and diverse supplier base is essential for procurement excellence.

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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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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 5, 2022

On the heels of unprecedented circumstances such as the global pandemic and the Great Resignation, companies need an elite, next-generation approach to filling these crucial executive roles, including executive, board, and C-suite positions. ” Here at N2Growth, we operate as a retained executive search firm.

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Leading in Context

DECEMBER 20, 2017

By Linda Fisher Thornton As a global community, we have learned some things this year. Global citizens have learned that values are the most important defining characteristics of nations, and if we don't operate from a base of values we descend into conflict and chaos.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Certain principals cut across the lives of such leaders as they transcend traditional leadership roles and prioritize the well-being of the communities, economies, and global society they serve. As founder and CEO of Chobani, a top-selling yogurt company, he “operates on a simple fundamental principle, that we do well by doing good.”

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

This evolution is not just valuable; it’s vital; the expanding global marketplace and the relentless march of technological innovation have made the old models of leadership development ineffectual and obsolete. As industries continue to advance rapidly, executive development and leadership training have become increasingly important.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 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. Culture clashes, infighting among executives and engineers, dueling corporate traditions, and government maneuvering constantly threatened the venture.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This role is no longer confined to technical oversight or incremental operational improvements. In parallel, their remit includes guiding organizational mindsets so that each business functionmarketing, sales, operations, human resourcesoperates cohesively under a unified digital vision.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Samsung Electronics is looking at global workforce cuts adding to over 30% of its overseas staff. The company reportedly has over 270,000 employees globally, spread across 76 countries. The real reason for Samsung’s global workforce cuts is likely to be a lot more complex. Samsung is currently facing similar strikes in India.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

However, while often not “planned”, our research shows that many leaders’ paths follow this pattern because they have been operating with a serendipity mindset. A serendipity mindset is not a mythical power that only specific leaders are born with but a way of operating in both our professional and personal lives that can be learned.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 19, 2014

to discuss what operational screenings and organizational development exams you need and when you need them. Your operations deserve a longer, healthier life. In recent years, global economics have caused significantly higher tensions and strain on leadership teams, specifically those responsible to lead from the C-suite levels.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Identifying, attracting, and retaining top healthcare executives who can harmonize quality care, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth is no small task. Through our executive search process, we pinpoint forward-thinking leaders comfortable bridging clinical insights with cutting-edge innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

With technology reshaping the global business landscape, many companies will be pushed to fundamentally reconsider their ways of doing international business, diversifying into new product categories and adopting a “borderless” expansion model. FinTech managed to do that by making financial services accessible and affordable globally.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Businesses now have powerful tools and technologies to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and deliver customer value. Strong technology leaders will demonstrate a natural curiosity and sense of adventure that has them constantly seeking to discover “what’s next” in technology, the industry, and the global markets.

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Great Leadership By Dan

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

High-performance leaders operate with a growth mindset and are great communicators. A growth mindset means they operate with: 1. They operate with an abundant, as opposed to a scarcity, mindset. Titled Leaders” operate from a scarcity mindset. Curiosity 3. I have grown up around high-performance sport.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

The Unique Challenges and Opportunities in the Life Sciences Sector The life sciences sector presents unique challenges and opportunities for organizations operating within it. As companies in this sector expand their global footprint, navigating the complex talent landscape at a regional market level becomes imperative for success.

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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

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. It’s about cultivating a diverse pool of talent that reflects the world we operate in and the clients we serve.”

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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. A well-rounded and comprehensive set of leadership requirements can be defined by involving stakeholders from finance, operations, and other relevant areas.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Kelli Vukelic is CEO of N2Growth and is responsible for the firm’s global executive search and leadership advisory services. Her areas of expertise include talent operations and strategy, and C-suite executive recruitment, mainly but not exclusively in technology organizations. Earlier, Ms. Greater Executive Candidate Pool.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The ability to “think small and local” must be balanced with the global vision of a large CPG company. The CEO of the future is going to have a broader experience than the current CEO. Do you expect this trend (whichever way you see it) to continue? Why or why not? What’s next for CPG Hiring?

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 15, 2024

Picking over the scraps The study used a real-life example of traders who lost their jobs when the big company OW Bunker went bankrupt in the global bunker industry. The researchers also looked at how workers move between different global companies.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 8, 2021

After conducting a few million DILOs (Day in the Life of) across 30,000 organizational operations assessments, we found one thing in common. When you routinely connect with your people, you earn the right to discuss operational performance. She is the Global CEO of the international consultancy Proudfoot.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The conditions that we thought of as a strength are actually operating like a vice. Cultivate awareness: The paradigm shift starts with a clear understanding of what character is and how it operates. Furlong held senior global leadership roles at TD Securities, retiring in 2012 as vice chair. 30, 2023).

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