N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

To attract and retain top-tier talent in a competitive market, organizations must adopt innovative strategies that help identify the right candidates and create a cultural environment where they can thrive. Leveraging Technology for Smarter Hiring Embracing technology is imperative for optimizing talent acquisition strategies.

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Leading Blog

AUGUST 19, 2024

When I looked back into history to track the origins of some of the everyday innovations we take for granted today, I found that every inventor tended to embody some or all of these same traits. In so many cases, new technology exceeded most peoples' imaginations, and inventors had to break new ground in more ways than one.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 16, 2023

The production of goods and services with smaller carbon footprints, also known as green technologies, is on the rise and presents numerous economic opportunities. “We are at the beginning of a technological revolution based on green technologies,” the authors explain.

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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. A forward-thinking CSO harnesses cutting-edge technologies like big data and AI to transform sustainability from a buzzword into actionable business intelligence.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Today’s CMOs aren’t just the masterminds behind ad campaigns or marketing projects—they’re key players in driving business innovation , focusing on customer needs, and harnessing technology. Success in this role hinges on the CMO’s ability to adapt quickly to market trends and technological advancements.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 14, 2023

In a recent article, I highlighted some of the challenges involved in translating investment in technology and innovation into productivity improvements across the economy. In an age of smartphones, AI, and genetics, it seems crazy to think that the record sums invested in technology aren’t making more of an impact.

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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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The Horizons Tracker

OCTOBER 4, 2022

It features a wide range of startups and larger technology companies and provides a range of visions for the future. Most of these visions feature combinations of data, AI, genomics, wearables and other technologies that are well known to us all. That is, they are well known to us all via their applications in other industries.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Modern leaders must be adept at balancing strategic initiatives with operational needs, fostering a culture of innovation, and executing business plans that align with the company’s broader goals. However, the value of technology does not supersede the human element—rather, it enhances it.

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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

Their cross-industry experience equips them with best practices and innovative approaches tailored to each organization’s unique needs. For example, consider a technology company undergoing a digital transformation. Industry insights support the critical role of interim executives.

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Strategy Driven

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Just take a look at laptops, tablets, mobile phones, and other handheld devices, which were all possible thanks to display technology innovation. Display innovation can also be found in factory equipment, oil rigs, trains, trucks and boats and airplanes. Demand for CRT screens dropped in the late 2000s, and were replaced by LCD.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 4, 2024

In their search for innovative solutions, businesses actively seek a variety of unique ideas. However, focusing on a specific set of ideas also means the company might miss out on fresh and innovative ones. In rapidly evolving industries like technology, narrowing the search for ideas may not lead to innovative breakthroughs.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

By leveraging technology, companies can streamline their executive search processes, expediting the time it takes to find the perfect fit for various leadership roles. For instance, an interim CFO is expected not only to manage day-to-day financial operations but also to craft and execute innovative financial strategies to drive growth.

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Chartered Management Institute

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Article: Rethinking project risk: finding opportunity in the unknown Written by Prebagaran Jayaraman Monday 26 February 2024 Share Share to Twitter Share to Facebook Share to LinkedIn Share via email It’s common to think of ‘risk’ as negative, but did you know that it can also be positive? Reduced competitive edge. Underused resources.

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Leading Blog

JULY 25, 2019

Their greatest fear is no longer their closest competitor, but the startups which, although they live in metaphorical garages and have hardly taken off, have an innovation power that established organizations can only dream of possessing. The Three Tracks of Innovation. Optimizing innovation: Improving the past.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 19, 2021

It’s tempting to think that venture capitalists are taking punts on particular technologies in the hope that the few investments that reach the big time adequately compensate for the many that wither on the vine. The projects were collectively backed by 764 different VC firms. Supporting innovation.

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The Horizons Tracker

JUNE 21, 2021

ReInA (Rural European Innovation Area) aims to provide resources, attract investment, support startups, and ultimately create employment in rural communities. This, coupled with a decline in rural entrepreneurship is creating an innovation gap between urban and rural areas.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 30, 2024

Participate in cross-departmental projects to gain insights into areas outside your expertise. Action: Seek opportunities to lead larger projects or initiatives that require cross-functional collaboration. Tangible achievements in driving revenue, improving efficiency, or innovating processes are critical.

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The Horizons Tracker

JANUARY 7, 2021

Innovation is an inherently risky endeavor and failure is an inevitable bedfellow. New research from City’s Business School explores a number of approaches digital innovators can take to reduce their risk of failure. It’s an approach that also reduces the risk of a single large project failing.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

With an acute focus on customer experience, the CXO taps into vast reserves of customer data to craft innovative solutions that enhance user experiences, boost satisfaction, and build lasting loyalty. Leadership and Innovation: Proven track record of leading transformative change and fostering a culture of innovation.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

They came of age during the early technological revolution, making them adept at using email and other digital tools. Implement Reverse Mentoring : In addition to traditional mentorship, leaders should consider reverse mentoring, where younger employees mentor older ones, particularly on technology and modern workplace trends.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 14, 2024

While it remains to be seen just how likely jobs are going to be affected by technologies like ChatGPT, the disruptive force of having to change our occupation remains significant. Research from the London School of Economics explores how our careers are impacted when technology encroaches on the demand for our skills.

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The Horizons Tracker

MARCH 17, 2022

In the case of ventilators, this exaptation revolved around repurposing everything from design to production technologies from industries such as aerospace and motorsports. The success of the VCUK consortium reflects how innovation can be accelerated through multiple non-traditional strategies,” the researchers explain. Diverse inputs.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

I was fortunate to work in corporate recruiting for a global technology company in 2008 when the idea of a remote workforce was embraced. Embracing this model allows businesses to tap into a global talent pool, which can drive innovation and growth. The recent COVID pandemic was a turning point for remote workforce transformation.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 23, 2021

It’s a notion that is supported by new research from the University of Toledo, which shows that while digital natives have been raised with and on technology, they’re not actually as digitally savvy as many would have us believe. ” Technological prowess. . ” Technological prowess. ” Making a start.

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The Horizons Tracker

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Crowdsourcing educational projects is perhaps not what immediately comes to mind when one thinks of crowdfunding, but research from the University of Michigan highlights not only how popular it is but how effective it can be. Indeed, each funded educational project on the platform achieves up to a 1.6% increase in pupil performance. “We

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The Horizons Tracker

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

In Behind the Startup: How Venture Capital Shapes Work, Innovation, and Inequality, Benjamin Shestakofsky explains that this VC-backed model also often creates social problems as the startups grow, however. Instead, he saw how venture capital (VC) investors set the agenda for tech innovation globally.

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HR Digest

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Metaverse is now expanding its horizons into other areas such as artificial intelligence (AI) , HR technology , big data analytics , and cloud computing. With the rise of AI and Big Data , companies are starting to adopt these technologies to improve their operations. How can HR departments plan for technological change and prepare it?

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The Horizons Tracker

JULY 20, 2021

A new paper from the University of Oxford aims to provide some practical lessons to help guide government AI projects. Governments around the world are launching projects that embed AI in the delivery of public services. The paper explores a number of AI projects currently in scope to try and uncover any best practice advice.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Embarking on your own AI journey While your goal is to be innovative, relevant, competitive, and forward-looking, your approach should be to bend but not break your team and your operations. In order to be smart in your approach to an AI project, start with a strategy that you can realistically deploy.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 23, 2018

Digital technology continues to transform both the retail and consumer experience. To stay competitive, brands must innovate and transform. That transformation requires adopting new digital technologies in every aspect of business — from product design and operations to customer service and marketing.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 8, 2024

A few years ago Adecco asked workers how they felt about the introduction of AI-based technology into the workplace, and the overwhelming majority felt optimistic, saying that they thought it would make their lives better. Both employees and managers were quizzed to understand how the introduction of robots was received. “We

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Lead from Within

APRIL 24, 2024

This responsibility takes on a new dimension with the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a catalyst poised to usher in the next wave of transformative technology. Start with small, manageable projects to understand AI’s capabilities and limitations. Innovate by integrating AI into your core offerings.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

They lead essential tasks such as shaping business development activities, planning marketing strategies, exploring revenue opportunities, communicating the company’s value proposition, and delivering on strategic projects. By doing so, potential candidates can comprehensively understand their prospective roles and responsibilities.

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The Horizons Tracker

AUGUST 6, 2020

The researchers analyze a range of interactive technologies, from roadside cameras to Google Maps, and find that effective use of them can help to manage traffic such that road expansion projects aren’t needed. Indeed, such Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) were found to save $4.7 Smooth traffic. Chicago and Houston.

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Great Results Team Building

AUGUST 25, 2024

Teams that function cohesively and autonomously are more likely to innovate, solve problems efficiently, and maintain high levels of morale. This step involves outlining the project’s deadline, responsibilities, and key stakeholders. Micromanaging is the fastest way to demoralize your team and stifle productivity.

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