N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 5, 2010

Even the term change, a concept once reserved for the innovative and revolutionary, has been hi-jacked by the politically correct. It is this type of issue that pollutes our culture, stifles innovation, undermines our productivity, and sentences those who embrace politically correct thinking to mediocrity.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2024

The Importance of Finding Innovators in the Life Sciences Industry In today’s rapidly evolving life sciences industry, finding innovators has become critical for organizations seeking to stay ahead of the curve. Finding innovators in the life sciences industry The importance of innovative leadership cannot be overstated.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

In the face of all this complexity, there are four basic behaviors that leaders can adopt that will drastically improve their leadership and, by extension, the experience of those they lead. Ken Rubin, an agile leadership visionary, has a fantastic analogy that I refer to often to explain the concept.

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Lead from Within

JUNE 5, 2023

Innovation and creativity are important drivers of success for any business or organization. Here are some steps you can take to foster a culture of innovation and creativity within your team: Encourage open-mindedness and divergent thinking: Encourage your team to think outside the box and consider multiple perspectives.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2010

Let me be clear: leadership and diversity should have nothing to do with one another. This blog was recently nominated for Kevin Eikenberry’s Best Leadership Blogs of 2010 , and I noticed recently that Kevin was taking heat from the gender police for having only one woman on the list of nominees. Have a great Thanksgiving Sir.

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LDRLB

APRIL 10, 2013

Innovation means more than just new products or services. Perhaps my favorite definition of innovation is Scott Berkun’s : “Innovation is significant positive change.”. Recently, the Institute for Corporate Productivity published a study surveying some of the top companies and people in the fields of management and innovation.

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Tanveer Naseer

DECEMBER 30, 2014

Not only did 2014 mark five years that I’ve been writing online for this blog, but this was also the year I finally added “author” to my list of credentials with the release of my first leadership book, “Leadership Vertigo”. Read more on this leadership insight here: Are You Creating Value Through Your Leadership?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This trend is evident in the increasing use of performance-based incentives in executive compensation packages, which tie a significant portion of executive pay to specific, measurable goals. The Case Against Long CEO Tenures In the corporate world, longevity in a leadership role is often seen as a sign of stability and success.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2019

Employee engagement is defined as an active state related to productivity and innovation. This is a clear financial incentive for leaders to take Employee Engagement and empowerment seriously. Engaged employees are more innovative and take the success of the company personally.

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QAspire

AUGUST 22, 2010

Home Go to QAspire.com Guest Posts Disclaimer Innovation, Quality & Entrepreneurship at Akshaya Patra Akshaya Patra Foundation in India is a shining example of how social entrepreneurship combined with power of innovation can make a HUGE difference. These meals act as an incentive for these kids to come to the school and study.

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LDRLB

AUGUST 24, 2012

For companies that use such programs, innovation seems to increase. Our paper explores what we call “ Noncommissioned Work ” (a term borrowed from Daniel Pink ) and attempts to offer an explanation for why such programs yield innovative ideas. Noncommissioned work reduces incentive salience. Noncommissioned work programs work.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

In an industry as complex and rapidly evolving as healthcare, having strong executive leadership is more important than ever. Healthcare executives must not only have a thorough understanding of the practice of medicine but also possess strong leadership abilities to guide their organizations effectively.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

There is a tremendous amount of conflicting data as to whether or not incentive compensation in any form is an effective motivation tool. In today’s post I’ll take a look at the well intentioned but often misguided practice of year-end bonuses… Here’s a question – do bonuses work? Happy Holidays. I Think Not.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2019

W HAT ARE the defining characteristics of successful leadership? He offers the following chart to illuminate the effect of clarity and intentionality on our leadership effectiveness. The quadrant of No Leadership is negligent leadership—no direction and no way to get there. Intentional leadership is effective leadership.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2021

This is how “coincidentally” new ideas and products emerge, as people have an incentive to “connect the dots” for each other. Thoughtful experimentation and innovation become part of the corporate culture. Accelerating Unexpected Interactions. A serendipity mindset is an incubator for ideas, opportunities, and success.

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Persuasive Powerhouse

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Sure, leaders may perform the occasional miracle, but for most of you, most of the time, leadership is accomplished by doing a lot of little “ings&# thoughtfully and consistently over time. Creativity and innovation depend on it! Truly, at its core, the best leadership is about giving. Ricky, yes.

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Tanveer Naseer

MAY 7, 2013

The answers to these questions give you a window into your employee’s motivational focus – something every leader needs to understand in order to give feedback and create incentives that are persuasive and motivating. And they are more comfortable with tried-and-true methods rather than “innovative” but untested ones.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 16, 2018

Humble Leadership at all levels will be needed to link workgroups and teams. Professional distance”, the way we were taught to relate to each other in formal hierarchies with tightly-defined roles and individual incentives to “climb the corporate ladder” may be as antiquated as typing pools and mimeograph machines.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 10, 2024

Let’s explore the detrimental effects of viewing employees as costs and how a shift in management and reporting can realign incentives to foster a more skilled, motivated, and efficient workforce. This reluctance stifles innovation and prevents the workforce from acquiring new skills essential for adapting to market changes.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 23, 2017

The best places to find this is usually from outside your industry, and from innovators that have nothing to do with your business at all. Years later, when we were experimenting with new company-wide customer service incentives, I remembered the restaurant wheel that I had been introduced to. The concept fascinated me.

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Great Leadership By Dan

MAY 21, 2020

And add incentives for going with the flow or above and beyond typical demands. First, make sure that you and your top leadership don’t indulge in backstabbing or blame games. Hire to innovate. Business and HR leaders can cover all the bases by keeping innovation in mind as they select new hires. Good culture will follow.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 12, 2021

To begin: In the digital age, competitive advantage is the ability to win the ultimate prize—the consumer’s preference— repeatedly , through continuous innovation on behalf of the consumer, and to create immense value for the shareholders at the same time. Their decision-making is designed for innovation and speed.

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Tanveer Naseer

MARCH 26, 2013

There’s been a lot discussion lately on the merits of telecommuting, in terms of fostering teamwork and innovation among disparate employees in an organization. Consider, for example, the current obsession over innovation. It’s clear that to be truly innovative means that your organization has to be disruptive.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Here’s what sets an exceptional COO apart: Leadership Ability: Inspiring and guiding teams towards a shared vision. Problem-Solving Skills : Navigating challenges with innovative solutions. Their leadership style should enhance and support your strategic objectives, and they should embody your core values and mission.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 13, 2012

Of course, in light of the need for quicker responses to market changes and more innovative thinking, leaders need to look beyond the familiar, tried-and-true selection variables used both to locate new talent, as well as gauge leadership potentials within their ranks. Are You Helping Your Employees Fulfill Their Higher Purpose?

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 4, 2023

6191 may address these issues by capping executive pay in a way that aims to realign the incentives of corporate leaders with the wellbeing of their companies and employees. Here’s how it could improve leadership behaviors: Realigning Incentives: By capping CEO pay, H.R.6191 In conclusion, H.R.6191 Keep serving!

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Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 4, 2023

6191 may address these issues by capping executive pay in a way that aims to realign the incentives of corporate leaders with the wellbeing of their companies and employees. Here’s how it could improve leadership behaviors: Realigning Incentives: By capping CEO pay, H.R.6191 In conclusion, H.R.6191 Keep serving!

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 24, 2012

If we want to improve our creativity, our ability to innovate and be productive, shouldn’t our focus be more on what leaders can do to facilitate work getting done, as opposed to where it’s done and restricting it within a time frame which is increasingly falling out of step with how people communicate, share and collaborate?

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 17, 2023

In addition to measuring integrity, the researchers also analyzed shareholder letters for keywords that are highly correlated with innovation, proactiveness, and risk-taking. This could include offering more incentive-based compensation and implementing processes and structures to encourage innovation.

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In the CEO Afterlife

JUNE 4, 2012

The ramification of this incentive is easy to deduce. Why don’t giant innovators like Apple, Google or Facebook have Strategic Planning Departments? They are staffers, not line managers. Strategic Planning positions exist inside companies, and in external consulting businesses. Consultants earn a living by the clock.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 7, 2019

So, in short, the leadership team at NIH needed to take the blinders off and look at savings impact, not savings dollars. The NIH leadership team also failed to consider the impact of an NIH engagement on culture and productivity across the organization. NIH’s top leadership did neither. What about ACME? The answer is yes.

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Coaching Tip

JANUARY 9, 2013

Impeccable leadership is critical for any organization to remain adaptable and viable. This person's leadership role may be fleeting and informal, or it may be official, complete with title and performance targets. Individuals can be innovators and leaders , no matter their job level or duties. A Leadership Paradigm Shift.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Incorporate any innovative solutions that arise from any personal narratives and difficulties. Governments provide many incentives and tax breaks to firms and companies meeting this inclusive quota. The post Inclusive and Innovative HR Policies for Disabled Workforce appeared first on The HR Digest.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 3, 2017

So, it’s essential for leadership teams to pinpoint and honestly assess these capabilities. Forecasting Capabilities: How well does the leadership team know the industry? Can incentives be used to expand sales? Every company has a set of capabilities that, when properly leveraged, can serve to devastate the competition.

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Management Excellence

APRIL 25, 2011

We waste fortunes inside our organizations on misguided programs and oddball incentives, seeking ways to motivate and inspire people to work hard, innovate, create, care and to live up to their potential, when the real solution is literally on the tip of our tongues. Here are 5 ideas for curing Context Deficit Disorder:

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Tanveer Naseer

APRIL 17, 2012

And yet, in light of the evolving nature of today’s workplace, we’re beginning to appreciate just how vital that sense of passion is to our creativity and consequently, our ability to dream up new approaches and innovations to fuel our organization’s growth.

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Six Disciplines

JANUARY 10, 2014

William Pollard, Chairman of The ServiceMaster Company, “there is no innovation, creativity, or incentive for improvement. Management leadership is one of five levels of leadership that Six Disciplines helps organizations develop. Without change,” warns C. Six Disciplines Execution Revolution by Gary Harpst.

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