N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2021

We are witnessing the creation of an entirely new paradigm, a fierce wave of technological innovation boosting generations of new businesses and business leaders. Blockchain, machine learning, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, 3D printing, and robotics are among the most important technologies of today’s rapidly changing world.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 21, 2024

The study aimed to understand how open innovation platforms affect idea generation and whether the factors people consider for success change as ideas evolve. It also looked into whether a machine learning model could predict which ideas would succeed. The second finding is about the power of machine learning.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

A strong north wind has rapidly shaped the industry’s evolution through innovation. Technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence , machine learning, and the Internet of Things, have significantly changed how we live and work. One of the most crucial skills for future tech leaders is adaptability.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Alongside managing the technical aspects of running their company, leaders also have a responsibility for the well-being of those with whom they interact. To be effective, they must not only earn the respect of their employees and communicate skillfully but also inspire team members to do their job effectively.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

T HE INNOVATION WE PRIZE at successful start-ups is a mindset that is brought into the start-up and not necessarily the inherent quality of every start-up. Innovation isn’t something that just happens; we create the conditions for it. Big organizations can innovate like small start-ups. Creating an Innovation Strategy.

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Rich Gee Group

AUGUST 22, 2023

Such behaviors can lead to a toxic culture that stifles growth and innovation. Such behaviors can lead to a toxic culture that stifles growth and innovation. What does the team feel about collaboration, innovation, and accountability? Sarah's story is not unique; it reflects a dilemma faced by many leaders and organizations.

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Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 8, 2019

One of the largest barriers in several organizations is that many managers still tend to think using hierarchical paradigms. Targets, management on result, and control remain the magic words. Why would you want to do that? You do better by harnessing this almost natural way of cooperation and collaboration.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

What to say next when you’re overloaded at work (without sounding whiny) Ever found yourself cackling at the monstrous to-do list glaring back at you, thinking “Right, that’s not happening,” only to gulp back a sob as you realize none of it’s optional? When your boss asks what they can do to help, have an answer.

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Modern Servant Leader

JANUARY 2, 2024

Here are 24 innovative leadership goals for the new year – including metrics to measure your progress…. Do you and the team bring their whole self to work? What can you do to bolster those relationships that are weak? Metrics, Metrics, Metrics: You cannot manage what you cannot measure. Focus instead on alignment.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

By working closely with leaders, I turn fear into a catalyst for growth and innovation. Here is what you can do as a leader about your fears: Embracing Imperfection: The Power of Vulnerability Leaders often fear showing vulnerability, believing it to be a sign of weakness.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 11, 2020

Guest post by Chuck Swoboda : As increasing competition, new technologies and evolving customer expectations continue to disrupt nearly every industry, business leaders are turning to innovation as a way to keep their companies relevant. The standard solution is to create teams that focus explicitly on innovation. The problem?

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The Horizons Tracker

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

A study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign reveals that how organizations learn from failures depends on two key factors: the nature of the failures and the innovation capabilities of the firms involved. “We know we should eat a healthy diet and exercise 30 minutes a day, but we don’t always do that, right?

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The rapid development and widespread adoption of new technologies present both opportunities and challenges for leaders to manage. Key technologies in this digital landscape include artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), Internet of Things (IoT), blockchain, and augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), among others.

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The Horizons Tracker

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

For instance, a study from KU Leuven University and the European Central Bank found that large companies do understandably innovate more often and more successfully than SMEs. Obstacles to overcome As with any innovator, those that were identified as innovative nonetheless had various obstacles to overcome.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 8, 2023

“It’s what we call non disruptive creation that allows us to innovate and grow without disruption and social pain,” share the authors W. Nondisruptive creation has three distinctive characteristics : First : It can be generated by a scientific invention or a technology-driven innovation. Chan Kim and Renee Mauborgne.

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The Horizons Tracker

MAY 23, 2024

Middle managers are a much-maligned presence in the workplace, with few people having much good to say about them. However, research from Wharton reminds us that this image is often unfair and that middle managers can play a crucial role in a functioning workplace.

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Lead Change Blog

APRIL 12, 2018

The following is an excerpt from the introduction to The New Science of Radical Innovation. When an organization achieves a higher level of complexity, it increases the organization’s options and ability to respond to external challenges and produce radical innovation. This book is not about how to make incremental improvements.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

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. Netflix, for example, claims to have saved more than $1 billion annually using machine learning. Organizations can do more with less.

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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 4, 2022

The HIMSS healthcare event is branded as the place to learn what the future of healthcare might have in store. “When you go to implement a new technology there is a learning period, and during that learning period it’s vital to recognize that you will slow down during that learning period before things get faster.”

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Leading Blog

APRIL 15, 2019

Managing this tension is the key to success in growing and stable organizations—regardless of industry, size, years in business, or profit motive. Here are my five insights on how to manage chaordic tension: 1. One of the assessment tools we use a great deal is the Basadur Innovation Profile.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

“The modern CFO is not just a finance expert—they’re a strategic partner, playing a critical role in driving innovation, digital transformation, and growth. This includes evaluating automation scenarios, assessing return on investment, and managing the economic implications of new technologies.

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Tanveer Naseer

JANUARY 23, 2018

So to get the most out of innovation processes such as design thinking, truly creative leaders also need to master the social dynamics of… [wait for the punchline}…humor! Much less attention has been given to the idea that humor might be acquired, learned and nurtured. In the beginning, there was humor and there was laughter.

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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. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 22, 2024

It’s that sense of meaning that inspires us to think of new, innovative ways to do the work. Additionally, great leaders can spot the fire in us and learn to harness that fire for the company. Coach, Don’t Play Good leaders stay off the field and let the players do the playing.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

During times of stress and change, when you most need a resourceful team, it’s easy to clampdown, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow your team down. In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.”

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 24, 2024

They are entrusted with navigating the complexities of the digital landscape, designing innovative strategies, and fostering a digital culture within the company. The CDO’s role encompasses managing critical digital assets and enhancing customer engagement through advanced technological tools.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 8, 2019

M INTZBERG’S 20th book, Bedtime Stories for Managers , is a thought-provoking page-turner. (In The theme running through most is that managers/leaders need to get out from behind their desks and see the world from the perspective of their employees and customers. Management is not eating the eggs. That requires some explanation.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

How do I CARVE OUT A TEAM CULTURE?” Create your team culture by encouraging innovation and alignment. When we do this work with teams in our strategic leadership programs , most employees find aligning on the values is the easy part. Empower innovation. Make it easier for your team to work together.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2014

Our September Festival is all about Bold and Innovative Leadership. No one has the words “Bold” or “Innovative” printed on their business cards; but Bill Benoist of Leadership Heart Coaching shares that when you look, these leaders are all around us. Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

However, managing highly intelligent individuals comes with its own set of challenges. To truly harness their potential and drive organizational success, leaders must employ innovative and thoughtful strategies. They create an environment where challenging projects, complex problems, and continuous learning are the norm.

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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. Moreover, strong leadership in supply chain management ensures cost efficiency.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 29, 2024

The skills and strategies that served you well as a team leader might not cut it when managing an entire division. Embrace Continuous Learning One crucial step in ensuring your leadership strategies evolve is to commit to continuous learning. The moment you stop learning, you stop growing.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 14, 2023

It’s the ROI that comes from curated conversations and spontaneous interactions, those electric moments of innovation that happen when your team is in the same room. A side conversation can lead to the next big idea or micro-innovation, and a shared laugh can forge a bond stronger than any Slack thread.

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Experience to Lead

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Training and learning development are critical in any high-functioning organization. In this article, we will explore how embracing the innovative training delivery methods of a forward-thinking organization can nurture organizational growth and long-term success. Experiential Learning Through Learning Expeditions Based on David A.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. Additionally, the CIO must champion innovation and promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptation, ensuring that the organization remains agile despite constant technological advancements.

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The Practical Leader

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Like the weather, many leaders talk about agility and innovation, but few managers do much about it. Unlike the weather, there’s a great deal managers can do about building agile and innovative cultures. Stages three and four lean heavily on disciplined management systems and processes.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 10, 2024

W ITH uncertainty as a given, we need to approach what we do with a different mindset. Innovation is key to sustainability. Together with a venture builder Alex Dang they translated these learnings into practical lessons for traditional organizations and present them in The Venture Mindset. So, what is the Venture Mindset?

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