Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Between surging demand, labor shortages, outdated air traffic management, and travel reservation I.T. That’s a shame because the aviation industry as a whole still continues to be an industry model for how to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.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2023

The journey from meticulous deal-making to managing assets proficiently has put an unprecedented emphasis on acquiring and retaining the right talent. However, the reality is at odds with the requisite, shedding light on a pertinent concern in the industry.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

When operating at the edge of a new world, we must rethink old certainties, search for the upside, and ask what will evolve and what will not change because the untapped value lies there, too. We can’t continue to lead with an Industrial Age mindset; rather, we need to adapt to an Intelligence Age mindset.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 24, 2025

Olivier Prestel warns, The biggest mistake is promoting a top salesperson to manager simply because theyre good at sales. When a leader fails to inspire or manage effectively, team members may disengage or leave the organization. Such misalignments not only create frustration for the individual but also disrupt team dynamics.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Commercial Leadership Strategic leadership is the linchpin that aligns an organization’s vision with its operational execution. Engaging in leadership workshops, staying abreast of industry trends, and expanding professional networks are all crucial steps toward achieving this executive role.

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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. Fostering Innovation to Navigate Industry Transformation Few industries are as dynamically innovative as healthcare.

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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 need to possess a deep understanding of the industry, including its unique regulatory landscape, emerging technologies, and evolving patient needs.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Adizes’ generally addresses four management styles: Creator, Integrator, Administrator, and Producer.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Breaking the “Industry Insider” Myth Pitons success isnt an exceptionits a playbook. The boards we advise arent asking, Does this leader know our industry inside out? Theyre demanding: Can they reinvent how we operate? Will they build teams that challenge assumptions? Do they thrive in uncertainty?

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

At the heart of every successful business enterprise is the unmistakable influence of a Chief Operating Officer– they oversee daily operations, improve processes, and promote innovation and transformation. The COO’s influence extends far beyond mere operational management.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

They engage every level of the companyfrom executive teams to frontline staffguiding managers through complex issues, clarifying regulatory requirements, and championing a culture that prizes transparency. Moreover, positioning compliance as integral to day-to-day operations creates space for more informed decision-making.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Indeed, executives often see themselves as industry or functional domain expertswhether in tech, health sciences, finance, or as an engineer, designer, or head of operations. For example, evidence shows that for most of us, operating on fewer than six hours of sleep is equivalent to operating while drunk. In the U.S.,

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Furthermore, when organizations promote star performers into people management, they create a perfect storm where technical expertise collides with human complexity. My strategic frameworks revolutionize how multinational enterprises develop exceptional leaders, consistently delivering measurable impact across industries and cultures.

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HR Digest

MARCH 17, 2025

Because this time, its the manager at the end of the chopping block. As end of layoffs in 2025, Amazon could decrease the worker-to-manager ratio by 15% and flatten the organizational chart. Cost-Cutting: Managers cost Amazon $200,000 to $350,000 each annually. Fewer managers mean fewer promotions at Amazon.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

However, when you don’t pay attention to tactics and effective management, you create needless conflicts, frustrations and hurt feelings. Leaders and managers often struggle with the difference between strategy and tactics or vision and operations. But they are both vital to your success and don’t have to be complicated.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 31, 2024

Interim executives are experienced professionals who can step in to fill a sudden leadership gap, manage a crisis, guide a merger, or spearhead a new initiative. One crucial skill for an effective interim executive is managing change seamlessly. Its importance in identifying suitable interim managers cannot be overstated.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

We leverage our global network to access high-caliber professionals across research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and commercialization disciplines. Organizations are competing not only within the industry but also with sectors like technology and healthcare for similar skill sets.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 27, 2020

T HE BIGGEST CHANGE being brought about by AI is not human replicas, but the emergence of digital operating models. Marco Iansiti and Karim Lakhani, professors at Harvard Business School, explore these changes in Competing in the Age of AI with examples of businesses in many industries. But here’s the thing.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

The Chief Operating Officer is an organization’s powerhouse, ensuring every process and experience in your business runs like a well-oiled machine. This key executive monitors daily operations, ensuring efficient and effective methods. Project Management: Mastering the art of overseeing projects from start to finish.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

Harnessing the Power of Interim Management in Uncertain Times Over the years, the role of interim executives has transformed from temporary fill-ins to strategic agents of change and innovation, especially in times of uncertainty. This ability to deliver immediate, impactful results makes interim management indispensable in uncertain times.

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Rich Gee Group

APRIL 7, 2025

Whether youre leading a team, stepping into a new company, or switching industries, these first few weeks are your launchpad. Youre building a mental operating manual. Book 1-on-1s with key players, cross-functional folks, and especially your manager. But heres the secret: its not about showing off its about showing up.

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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. Although most C-suite executives, mid-level managers, and data practitioners aren’t AI experts — no one is at this pace of change — they shouldn’t implement AI for the sake of implementing AI.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 17, 2024

New research from IESE explores “informal disruptors” companies that operate outside legal boundaries but quickly gain consumer acceptance due to the value they provide. This peer-to-peer audio file-sharing service disrupted the music industry during its brief existence before bankruptcy in 2002. Take Napster, for example.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2023

Today, I will highlight some similarities in the insurance and finance industry and contrast them to Formula 1. Formula 1 racing is an industry built on speed, innovation, and teamwork. This article will explore the trends and challenges– and compare these industries.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Identifying the Skills and Qualities of Effective Finance Executives First and foremost, a strong finance executive should deeply understand today’s financial principles and methodologies in the industry. This includes a solid grasp of advanced accounting principles, risk management, cryptocurrency, and economic analysis.

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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

AUGUST 15, 2024

Initially, the CTO focused primarily on managing IT infrastructure and overseeing hardware and software decisions, ensuring business operations ran smoothly. However, as companies embraced digital transformation, the role expanded beyond technical management.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Understanding the Evolution of the IT Industry Over the past few decades, the IT industry has undergone several remarkable transformations. In this ever-evolving landscape, understanding the evolution of the IT industry becomes crucial for organizations and professionals alike.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 25, 2022

This series’s final part will balance needs with compromises, float tangential opportunities to expand horizons, and extricate from myopia on that elusive ‘unicorn’ management candidate. Both are high-volume capital intense process industries. . A search partner with industry knowledge is critical.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Their significance extends beyond simply checking regulatory boxes; evaluations offer a nuanced perspective into board composition, performance, corporate culture, and risk management. These evaluations serve as diagnostic tools that reveal how effectively boards are delivering on their strategic mandate while preserving corporate values.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Robust supply chain leadership ensures effective oversight and management of the end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement to delivery. Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Impact on their industry and in the broader communities they serve. 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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N2Growth Blog

MAY 12, 2023

Insights and Strategies for Healthcare Leaders to Drive Innovation, Integration, and Success in a Rapidly Evolving Industry. As the healthcare industry continues to undergo rapid changes, driven by advancements in technology and evolving patient needs, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to stay ahead of the curve.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

These sectors of work, like the mining, textile, or glassmaking industries, thrived with their own supply chains, expertise, and proprietary distribution. Sectors like construction, real estate, automotive manufacturing, financial services, and health care have been thought of as distinct categories, each operating in its own spheres.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The Importance of Healthcare Leadership in Executive Search Processes Effective leadership is imperative in the healthcare industry, where the well-being of individuals rests in capable hands. One essential quality is adaptability. Another crucial skill for successful healthcare leaders is strategic thinking.

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Tanveer Naseer

OCTOBER 5, 2022

No matter which industry your organization operates it, there’s a pretty high chance that you’re grappling with how to motivate and engage your employees in the daily work they do. Steve Curtin is an expert on customer service management and leadership. Steve Curtin is an expert on customer service management and leadership.

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