N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Interim executives have become indispensable in addressing immediate leadership needs, whether due to sudden departures, organizational restructuring, or transformational change management. They are required to possess a unique blend of hard and soft skills, industry-specific expertise, and a deep understanding of business strategy.

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

I N 2012, in the wake of the Great Recession, when uncertainty loomed large and businesses shuttered by the thousands, I made a decision that would change the trajectory of my life. I was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a condition that introduced a new level of uncertainty into my life. Not gone gone. But he was done.

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Mike Cardus

MARCH 15, 2020

And while the complexity of uncertainty and the unknown, unknowables is increasing, your organization and leadership team will be pressured to makes sense of the challenges and develop some planning steps to make things better. solution-focused process for complexity and uncertainty planning. It’s getting weird out there.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mastery over various aspects of the business—from product development to supply chain management —is essential for this leader to facilitate smooth operations and establish a foundation for sustained success. The ability to withstand disruptions, recover swiftly, and adapt to uncertainties is paramount in today’s volatile market.

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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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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Interim executives have emerged as pivotal assets in steering companies through critical phases of transformation, growth, or crisis management. Interim Executives Embedded in Leadership Solutions Interim executives’ agility and expertise make them invaluable during times of transition or uncertainty.

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

However, the research also highlights the significance of diverse educational, industrial, and organizational backgrounds among managers and board members in fostering innovation in research and development (R&D), thereby generating both economic and social value. ” . ”

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Organizations with strong commercial leadership are more adaptable and often outperform their peers in times of uncertainty– that’s today’s environment. A proficient leader in this role also manages commercial risks and identifies new market opportunities. Ready to find your next Chief Commercial Officer ?

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 18, 2022

That was reaffirmed by a recent study from the London School of Economics, which examined the use of scenarios when pitching new innovations. The research suggests that the way innovation projects are pitched has a significant impact on the projects that are accepted. first appeared on The Horizons Tracker.

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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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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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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. Too many ideas may distract and disorient the management.” By bringing multiple people with a new mindset in, you can kickstart innovation. Innovation is a team sport indeed. You need a team.

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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. In relative terms, this may be a small number, but when set against the 20 million or so SMEs operating across Europe, it’s a vast number of innovative firms.

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CO2

JANUARY 2, 2024

Two of the most pressing are change management and the constraints of limited resources. Understanding Resistance to Change Management: Stakeholder Concerns : Change resistance often stems from stakeholders’ fears and uncertainties. This leads to better change management.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

A great leader not only steers their team toward achieving business goals but also drives innovation, motivates employees, and adapts to shifting market conditions. By refining their decision-making skills, leaders can better navigate uncertainty and achieve more successful outcomes, ultimately driving stronger business performance.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. Every decision—big or small—creates a ripple effect across the company, impacting everything from employee motivation to customer satisfaction, competitiveness, and innovation.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 7, 2012

** Uncertainty invites participation. Exploring ideas, finding solutions, and innovation demand vigorous participation from all players. The best teams win when players bring their best. Your attitude secretly signals participants to open up and bring their “A” game or clam up and play it safe.

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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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Innovation Excellence

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

Most of them seem to intuitively understand the importance of innovation, but there’s still a lot of fluff, ambiguity and uncertainty regarding innovation as a topic. In our line of work, we get to talk with hundreds of leaders around the globe, and from virtually every industry.

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Lead from Within

APRIL 22, 2024

These statistics underscore the critical need for innovative talent development strategies to successfully navigate the ever-evolving landscape of work. Resilience intelligence focuses on developing the foresight to anticipate challenges, building the capacity to endure them, and thriving amidst uncertainty.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 24, 2024

Another crucial aspect is building a pool of talented individuals closely connected to an organization’s talent management and development strategies. Succession contingency planning ensures an organization’s survival and growth during strain, uncertainty, or sudden change.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 3, 2014

Leadership code switching is the ability to modify behavior, in response to rapidly changing environments, using past experiences to manage psychological challenges when moving toward the Future Picture. A: With cognition; the utilization of Shared Consciousness and Purpose and the expression of disciplined competency.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

The Evolving Focus on Human Capital As geopolitical and economic uncertainties rise, investors are shifting their focus on businesses with a long-term perspective, placing increased emphasis on resilient, sustainable business models supported by strong leadership.

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Engaging Leader

SEPTEMBER 15, 2014

The new book The Innovator''s Method: Bringing the Lean Start-up into Your Organization, by Nathan Furr and Jeff Dyer, is a leader’s guide to validating new ideas, refining them, and bringing them to market. Perhaps it was an idea for a new product or service, or a process change to solve a complex problem.

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CEO Insider

MARCH 22, 2022

In a volatile world where the only certainty is the uncertainty, companies can no longer view innovation as a ‘nice to have’, but as a business imperative. For so long, innovation was seen more as an art form than a science yet, there is a common tendency to conflate […]. A go-to vehicle for sustainable growth.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It’s well established that the majority of innovation today is what’s known as recombinative, which means that it takes what works well in one domain and applies it somewhere else. This can be highly effective, but it does lend towards more iterative than transformative innovations. Science-led innovation.

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Lead from Within

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The future demands leaders who can adapt, innovate, and inspire their teams to thrive in the face of unprecedented challenges. They need to embrace uncertainty, learn from setbacks, and pivot when necessary to seize new opportunities. As we navigate an increasingly complex and rapidly evolving business dynamics.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 9, 2017

When it comes to innovation, it is no different. Jeff DeGraff writes in The Innovation Code , “ Your dominant worldview is your biggest strength —the quality that makes you stand out from other people.” DeGraff describes four basic worldviews or approaches to innovation : the Artist, the Engineer, the Athlete, and the Sage.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 26, 2023

However, the key lies not in avoiding conflict altogether, but in effectively managing and resolving it. In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of conflict management, exploring practical strategies and techniques for handling conflict at work.

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Lead from Within

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

They establish an inclusive atmosphere promoting open dialogue and collaboration, allowing innovative ideas to emerge and be refined. Admit Uncertainty and Learn from Failure: Great leaders admit when they lack answers and learn from their mistakes. In conclusion, brilliant leaders don’t need all the answers to succeed.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

Startup entrepreneurs often find themselves in uncharted territory, facing numerous challenges and uncertainties. Through extensive experience in leadership development, executive coaches empower start-up entrepreneurs to make informed decisions, set strategic goals, and effectively manage their teams.

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Lead from Within

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Effective leadership is much more than just managing people and processes. Certain qualities distinguish truly effective leaders from mere managers. By cultivating a culture of vulnerability, they empower their teams to take smart risks, innovate fearlessly, and learn from failures.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Today’s examples of workplace conflict can best be described as a complex cocktail of challenges: tired workers in an uncertain economy; a pandemic hangover of isolation and anxiety; rapid social and technological change; and exhausted managers doing the best they can– many of whom lack the training and resources to navigate this well.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

As an executive leadership coach, I’ve seen firsthand how crucial it is for future leaders to go beyond traditional management techniques. The future demands leaders who can manage teams, drive meaningful change, and uphold integrity. They should understand how to leverage technology to drive innovation and efficiency.

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Eric Jacobson

OCTOBER 14, 2024

I wrote about that book, “You can likely already imagine that I consider this a must-read book for any business owner and any leader – even leaders who manage businesses that don't directly connect with consumers.” “WTF Today, brings another fascinating book by Solis, Mindshift: Transform Leadership, Drive Innovation, and Reshape the Future.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Over time, however, they may become entrenched in their ways, leading to a lack of innovation and agility. This can stifle innovation within the organization and make it difficult for the company to adapt to a rapidly changing business environment.

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LDRLB

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Most leaders are taught to avoid uncertainty. Could we be ignoring the most fundamental tool that anyone can use to create disruptive innovation and change? Could we be ignoring the most fundamental tool that anyone can use to create disruptive innovation and change? Surprise is the enemy. Here’s the fundamental problem.

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