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Leadership & Political Correctness | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

OXYMORON …Great leaders are not politically correct, but they are politically savvy – there is a difference. Putting political agendas and peer pressure aside (as great leaders do), leaders should not make their choices based upon public opinion. Their responsibility is to be correct; not politically correct.

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University President Search: Bridging Academic Vision and Operational Reality

N2Growth Blog

The selection and appointment of the president shape the university’s strategic direction and operational realities for years to come, regardless of how many years they serve in the role. Operational realities, on the other hand, pertain to the practical aspects of running an organization of any size.

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Ideas Don't Equal Innovation | N2Growth Blog

N2Growth Blog

As a result of our conversation, I decided to dust-off an old post, give it a few updates, and pass along my thoughts, which can be best summarized as “ Ideas Don’t Equal Innovation. “ It is my hope to help dispel the myth that ideas are inherently good things.

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The Role of Interim Executives in Driving Corporate Transformation and Innovation

N2Growth Blog

This unique combination allows them to identify underlying issues, implement necessary changes, and drive innovation without being handicapped by internal politics or cultural biases. Strategically positioning an interim executive can significantly enhance operational effectiveness and corporate governance.

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How Big Companies Can (and do) Innovate Like a Start-Up

Leading Blog

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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The New Age of Operations: Modern COO Search Strategies by N2Growth

N2Growth Blog

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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Rumsfeld’s Rules: Seriously?

N2Growth Blog

There is little in Donald Rumsfeld newest book, Rumsfeld’s Rules: Leadership Lessons in Business, Politics, War and Life , that anyone in leadership would dispute. The book is an outgrowth of management and leadership aphorisms that Rumsfeld wrote and put on 3×5 notecards. There is sound wisdom in these pages.

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