Lead Change Blog

MARCH 12, 2019

He mentioned making money three times, and improving metrics four times, in response to Marie’s questions. Metrics and money.”. Aren’t you interested in metrics and making money?”. “I Money and metrics tell me our business is doing well, but they aren’t the reasons we’re in business.”. Quantitative Metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 17, 2011

Here’s the thing – metrics are at best useless, and quite possibly harmful, if the wrong things are being measured. In today’s post I will attempt to provide some general guidelines that will be useful to any business attempting to create and analyze a valid set of success metrics.

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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. At N2Growth, we bring a wealth of experience in placing top-tier commercial leaders who drive growth and innovation. Ready to find your next Chief Commercial Officer ?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Engaged for a defined period, they lead specific initiatives, manage transitions, or stabilize operations during times of change. Fresh Perspectives and Innovation: Their external viewpoint allows them to offer unbiased insights and innovative solutions that internal teams might overlook due to established routines.

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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

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Emerging leaders empower their teams to achieve operational excellence and drive innovation by continuously refining culture, tactics, and strategy. This evaluation should transcend routine checklists and focus on substantive performance metrics. Investing in their development is not merely prudent it is a strategic imperative.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

A well-structured governance framework involves close collaboration with HR leaders to establish competencies and performance metrics. For enduring success, this framework must incorporate elements that foster continuity and innovation. Another obstacle lies in ensuring cultural compatibility.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

Identifying Growth-Stage Leadership to Drive Innovation in Life Sciences Effective executive search partners play a pivotal role in identifying, attracting, and assessing the leadership best aligned to drive growth and innovation, all the more important in highly dynamic industries like life sciences.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

N2Growth, as a premier executive search and leadership advisory firm, recognizes the transformative influence a skilled Commercial Leader can wieldone who interlaces strategic vision, operational excellence, and people-centric leadership into a cohesive path toward profitability and innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

The Creator: Innovators and Visionaries Creators are the pioneers of new ideas and visionary strategies– naturally inclined towards innovation, thinking outside the box, and envisioning future possibilities. Their leadership style is often characterized by: Creativity and Innovation: Generating groundbreaking ideas and solutions.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

At the heart of effective non-profit leadership recruitment lies the recognition that candidates must not only bring strategic acumen and operational excellence but also share an intrinsic commitment to the cause. The Importance of Mission-Driven Leadership Mission-driven leadership transcends operational capability.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2023

In countless cases, leaders have missed opportunities to tap into the enormous potential associated with the development of character to create innovation and excellence. The beauty associated with the science of character development is that investments made to develop character underpin all key metrics of the organization.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

The Strategic Sort: Deciphering What Matters Most Picture this: Your boss slides over a scroll of 27 KPIs and you’re playing a corporate game of ‘Which Metric is Least Tragic?’. With the finish line in sight, you can innovate without fear, tossing out time-saving hacks like confetti. A few powerful phrases that can help.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 15, 2025

Elevating Operational Excellence Through Evaluations A well-orchestrated evaluation process can illuminate the strengths and limitations of board operations, creating a roadmap for enhanced decision-making and leadership dynamics. Transparency is critical to the success of these processes.

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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

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

The amount of capital required to run a business is based upon how the business is operated. Therefore if leadership operates the business without consideration for capital constraints, or irrespective of capital formation issues, then the blame should fall squarely on the shoulders of leadership.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

These changes necessitate a keen understanding of the current landscape to successfully navigate the complexities and ensure organizations’ continued operations and survival. Mitigate these risks by creating a succession plan that evolves with the organization and operating environment.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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CEO Blog

APRIL 8, 2011

I read a great book yesterday by Jane Stevenson and Bilal Kaafarani called Breaking Away - How Great Leaders Create Innovation That Drives Sustainable Growth - And Why Others Fail. I loved the title (although perhaps not the part about failing) since I think a large part of leadership is fostering innovation.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities. A successful executive understands the intricacies of the supply chain and leverages their expertise to drive innovation, reduce costs, and enhance organizational efficiency.

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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. Problem-Solving Skills : Navigating challenges with innovative solutions.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2010

Tenure Inhibits Change and Cripples Innovation : Organizations that favor tenure also tend to be prone to majoring in the minors. All of these traits preclude the advancement of change initiatives and cripple innovation. I want metrics that mirror experience. often evoke feelings of hatred at the mere mention of their name.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

Posted on November 29th, 2010 by admin in Miscellaneous , Operations & Strategy , Talent Management By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth Bonus or no bonus? They must be relevant, meaningful, in alignment with cultural values, and tied to the right set of metrics. That is the question.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This role extends beyond managing hiring and employee development; it requires a comprehensive understanding of the company’s financial health, operational needs, market dynamics, and technological trends. A deep understanding of data analytics is also essential, enabling the CHRO to optimize HR operations and make informed decisions.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 28, 2010

In today’s post I’ll take a look at timing as key success metric… As the verse from the old Kenny Rogers song goes “you have to know when to hold em and know when to fold em.&# So much so, that if you don’t think timing is everything - think again. I Think Not. mikemyatt: RT @janemyatt Their sacrifice.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

The CSO shapes business strategies that balance economic growth with ecological and social impact, turning sustainability into a powerful lever for innovation and brand strength. This level of innovation sets the company apart as a leader in sustainability and technological advancement.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 16, 2010

They all speak of the quality of their talent as a key success metric…in fact, many of them will emphatically state that talent is their single biggest competitive advantage. In today’s post I’ll examine one of the most frequent offenders; “ Talent is our biggest asset.&# I Think Not.

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Lead Change Blog

JUNE 24, 2019

Trust needs to become baked into the DNA, strategy, and day-to-day operations of all aspects of business because it impacts relationships with all the business stakeholders. Key players in today’s business value chain are suppliers and trusted partners as they enable faster innovation cycles with more flexibility.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

Understanding the Concept of Governance Excellence Governance excellence refers to the strategic oversight conducted by a company’s board of directors that ensures ethical, sustainable, and profitable organizational operations. The primary step involves an objective assessment to determine operational efficiency and effectiveness.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 4, 2019

They typically look at their employees as having separate accountabilities (“John is accountable for sales, Mary is accountable for operations, etc.”) Building a shared fate starts with the leader thinking of their team as a group of individuals who are responsible for achieving the team’s purpose and achieving the team’s metrics.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 20, 2011

In fact, gossip seriously undermines each one of the aforementioned success metrics by propagating inaccurate information. Influence Dealing with Tough Times The Lost Art of Brevity The Leadership Vacuum Shut-up & Listen Stop Selling and Add Value Social Media Influence The Influence Factor Ideas Dont Equal Innovation Indispensable?

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

One way to demonstrate that link is to integrate employee engagement survey data with operational and financial metrics. By employing intuition (MBWA) + analytics (employee engagement and strategic alignment surveys), organizations can close the leadership gap to boost productivity, innovation and overall performance.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

This proactive approach helps organizations stay nimble and ready to pivot and innovate when faced with new challenges. Effective succession planning helps: Prepare Internal Candidates: Equip them to transition seamlessly into key roles, minimizing disruptions and maintaining operational stability.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 13, 2010

I think many in leadership get to choose the metric they use to measure, and they seem to always choose the one that makes them look good. That said, your observation about the need to measure the "right" metrics is an astute one. Thank you for sharing this freely. link] davidburkus Great exam. Kavita Great article.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 23, 2010

In today’s post I’ll address a key metric that all companies should be focused on – Customer Experience Management (CEM)… Before I go any further let’s get the semantical arguments out of the way…Some will claim that a well conceived CRM initiative includes CEM as a subset.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Gut instincts can only take you so far in life, and anyone who operates outside of a sound decisioning framework will eventually fall prey to an act of oversight, misinformation, misunderstanding, manipulation, impulsivity or some other negative influencing factor. They make bad decisions. What would happen if no decision is made?

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Leading Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

He writes, “Jeff Bezos and Amazon have a remarkably consistent way to approaching and meeting challenges, operating their business and technology, and thinking about new ideas, markets, and growth.” The most impactful and underappreciated aspect of innovation is challenging common and long-held assumptions about how things work.

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