N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 25, 2024

The Power of Culturally Diverse Perspectives: Exploring the Benefits of International Coaching in Global Leadership Mastery In today’s global business landscape, the ability to navigate and effectively lead across cultures is becoming increasingly vital for success.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.

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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

OCTOBER 9, 2023

As we stand at the crossroads of technological revolution and human intuition, it’s imperative to envision the future of executive search through the lens of both AI and emotional intelligence. Or the cultural nuances that might make or break their fit in a global team?

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

Having a CFO with a “head in the cloud” might be a good thing if we’re talking about cloud computing, cognitive technologies, and AI that has significantly influenced this role. Even though many are still behind the curve, there has been a considerable technological evolution of finance function.

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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. While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

Shifts in CTO Responsibilities Over Time The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role has evolved dramatically over the past few decades, driven by rapid technological advancements and shifting business landscapes. With technology evolving rapidly, CTOs must stay on top of the latest trends to keep their organizations ahead.

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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. Executive development programs are being transformed by technology, which is also redefining the future of leadership.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 12, 2021

T O THRIVE in a new, more tumultuous era of social tension, economic nationalism, and technological revolution, you need to go beyond great. There are three fundamental forces that are transforming the nature of global businesses. Strategy #3: Refine Your Global Game. Great is no longer good enough.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 22, 2024

Ed explores the crucial role of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and trade jobs in the era of smart technology. Ed gives you the tools to take ownership of your thinking, listening, and collaboration skills so you can thrive even during fast technological change.

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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. By leveraging technology, companies can streamline their executive search processes, expediting the time it takes to find the perfect fit for various leadership roles.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

N2Growth’s Distinctive Approach to COO Recruitment N2Growth employs a transformative approach to executive search, one that integrates deep industry knowledge, technology, and an understanding of individual client needs. However, the value of technology does not supersede the human element—rather, it enhances it.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 3, 2021

Today I will share my thoughts on our youth and their relationship with technology and its potential impact on the future C-Suite. Ubiquitous online access and dependence on digital platforms for real-time information, both professionally and recreationally, has accelerated innovation in leveraging and utilizing technology.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Even so, the sector is still grappling with a plateful of hot-button issues, including social restructuring, environmental protection, and the global push for de-carbonization placing particular pressure on the coal and platinum industries. This trend seems to be replicated in Australia, reporting only 19.6%

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 27, 2024

By continually embracing new technologies, methods, and ideas, organizations remain competitive and develop a resilient system capable of thriving despite disruption. While it is important to have technology and resources, what’s crucial is a mindset that embraces change.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

The evolution of new technologies and the COVID-19 pandemic have greatly influenced consumer habits worldwide, consumers are becoming more demanding, and companies are working on efficiencies to offset the negative impact of inflation on their P&Ls. Physical skills are steadily declining as automation technologies become more advanced.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 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. .” However, the landscapes by which leaders operate are anything but static as we enter 2024.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 22, 2021

ezCater is a global marketplace for business catering. Their strategy is to use technology and reliable service to consolidate the highly fragmented foodservice industry. How would covid impact global expansion? Stefania Mallett turned this old idea into a billion-dollar tech unicorn called ezCater. ezCater’s business took off.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

With advancements in technology, changing regulatory landscapes, and fierce competition, companies in the industry need visionary leaders and skilled strategists who can navigate these challenges and quickly identify and seize opportunities. However, talent acquisition in this industry is not without its challenges.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

This cultural diversity can provide leaders with fresh perspectives and insights, expanding their worldview and helping them navigate the complexities of today’s global business landscape. Without the physical presence and non-verbal cues, leveraging technology to bridge this gap becomes essential.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Successful digital chiefs combine a nuanced understanding of emerging technologies with strong commercial instincts, aligning sophisticated digital strategies with core enterprise objectives to outpace market shifts and capture new opportunities.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This notable difference between median and average tenure suggests various factors are at play, including increased shareholder activism, faster business cycles, and the impact of disruptive technologies. Factors affecting global trends, such as technological changes and shifts in stakeholder expectations, are also contributing to this trend.

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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

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

N2Growth, on the other hand, harnesses the power of technology and a global network to unearth leaders who are already crafting the future—not just those who were relevant yesterday or whenever they were added to the Rolodex. Real innovation doesn’t come from the same tired old pond.

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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.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

The significant increases in employee engagement have been partially eroded due to global anxiety and rapid technological advances creating uncertainty about job losses, although Africa’s engagement levels continue to rise. Latin America leads the way globally with 75% score in Employee Engagement.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Rapid technological advancements, globalization, and changing consumer demands are just a few factors contributing to the constant flux in the corporate landscape. One emerging trend in high-impact performance coaching is the integration of technology-driven solutions.

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Women on Business

JULY 2, 2020

Brought to you by CartonCloud: With digitization, the world has become a close-knit global market. Businesses, too, have expanded and formed new collaborations internationally with the help of advanced technology. Today, you can connect with anyone worldwide with the help of the digital network.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Educational institutions are constantly adapting to changes in curriculum, technology, and student demographics, among other factors. The use of technology not only helps streamline the search process but also enables better decision-making based on data-driven insights.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 4, 2024

Of course, part of that entailed reestablishing the company’s reputation for cutting-edge technology. He quickly pivoted Microsoft from being a company that sold boxed software to a global computing engine that rents out its processing power and online storage to businesses. But there was much more than that. Nadella changed that.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

These relationships are critical if an organization needs to adapt to changes in the external environment, as many organizations and their supply chain leaders have had to do amidst recent global events. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Leaders must navigate an increasingly complex and interconnected global economy while managing a diverse and distributed workforce. Foster a global mindset within your organization and encourage your team to think beyond borders. Foster a global mindset within your organization and encourage your team to think beyond borders.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Productive Failure : Unlocking Deeper Learning Through the Science of Failing by Manu Kapur Written by a leading global expert on human cognition, productive failure, and learning methods, Productive Failure shows you how to design the experience of failing.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 23, 2023

With the constant advancements in technology and research, businesses in this sector require leaders who possess a deep understanding of the scientific landscape and the business acumen to drive growth and innovation. The life sciences industry is known for its unique challenges in recruiting and hiring.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

Once highly dependent on local, personalized interactions, this sector is now evolving into a global practice that transcends geographical boundaries. Moreover, technology is playing an indispensable role in reshaping executive coaching. Change isn’t only driven by technological advancements.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. Embracing this model allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool, which can drive innovation and growth. Many lives and businesses were impacted overnight.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 29, 2020

I recently had the privilege of speaking with Mehdi Tazi Chief Executive Officer at Beassur Marsh , a Morrocan based insurance brokerage during our global leadership tour. We discussed the global issue of talent gaps within organizations and what he believed was the cause and possible solutions to the problem. Interview Summary.

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