Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 22, 2011

Whether it is putting a man on the moon, fighting a war, launching a new product or responding to changing market dynamics such as the publishing industry’s transition from paper to pixels, what he or she is articulating is NOT a strategy for overcoming obstacles to progress.

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Strategy Supply Chain Leadership Case Study 284

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 19, 2024

Preparing your Business for Unexpected Market Shifts In this volatile and unpredictable economy, businesses must prioritize resilience by taking a proactive approach to strategic planning to ensure sustainability. Engaging in risk management and scenario planning is also paramount. This will serve as a safety net for the business.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Have you ever wondered how businesses can foster sustainable leadership, creating real, lasting change without sacrificing profitability? You Can’t Market Manure at Lunchtime [00:00] – Defining Sustainability in Leadership The episode kicks off by exploring what sustainability really means in business.

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Competitive Advantage Supply Chain Leadership Middle Management 266

HR Digest

APRIL 3, 2025

Along with rising material costs, GM is also facing supply chain disruptions and a competitive EV market that is dominated by top players like Tesla. What the leadership has to say GMs leadership has been transparent about its electrification ambitions. Economic pressures also play a major role here.

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Supply Chain Mass Marketing Automotive Uncertainty 141

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 15, 2020

Many new executives come out of business school still unprepared with desired competencies when entering into potential leadership positions. This business intellect is critical to leadership awareness. Awareness of connectivity will help a leader see that connection to other nonrelated markets impacts business in many ways.

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Supply Chain Leadership Media Environment 221

Leading Blog

MAY 16, 2020

Blockchains also introduce the idea of token economics, a mechanism for aligning the motivations of many parties involved in a value chain. Expect blockchain to underpin brand-oriented supply chains that give brands more control over their suppliers. Augmented Reality: Virtual reality (VR) is fun for playing games.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

More than just “going green”—this position strategically positions the company to thrive in a market where sustainability is a competitive edge. Operational Refinement: Oversee operations to minimize waste, boost efficiency, and ensure ethical sourcing in the supply chain.

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Supply Chain Reputation Long-term Trends 221

Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 22, 2019

A number of recent surveys from McKinsey research have identified three traits that are becoming leadership imperatives to respond to this growing demand for social accountability. Rather, business leaders need to take a longer term approach, which means no longer being driven by the 90-day reporting cycles of the world’s stock markets.

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Emotional Intelligence Supply Chain Leadership Short-term 209

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

In the years that have passed, we’ve continued to expand and refine the list by looking for CHROs able to innovate and outperform their peers regardless of current market dynamics in play at the time. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 3, 2024

AI holds the potential to revolutionize our work, transforming leadership roles and responsibilities. Therefore, adopting AI-driven automation results in an agile work environment, promoting swift adaptation to market changes and improved efficiency. Artificial Intelligence promises to revolutionize work and reshape leadership.

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Supply Chain Leadership Ethics Efficiency 182

Great Leadership By Dan

JUNE 19, 2018

Even the military has morphed their ideals on leadership roles, shifting away from the highest ranked official and instead citing the individual or group who knows the mission and territory the best. Effective listening skills, make it possible to select leadership and those responsible for success. This is leadership!

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 5, 2011

Pricing impacts everything from strategy and tactics, to finance, to branding, to marketing and sales, to vendor selection and supply chain management, to recruiting and compensation, and to customer satisfaction and loyalty. Competition : Does your pricing place you at a competitive advantage, or disadvantage in the market?

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 8, 2022

Many brands focus their marketing strategies on out-of-home consumption, socializing with friends and family, and humor to generate engagement. Now that we’ve identified the trends, let’s focus our attention on specific business problems to be solved by the addition of senior leadership talent in the consumer packaged goods space.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 21, 2011

While I’m at it, I guess an accretive acquisition, lowering manufacturing costs by making supply chain enhancements, making key external hires, or opening new distribution channels or geographic markets probably didn’t get on the radar screen of the faculty either.

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Supply Chain CEO Sample Cost 284

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Emerging Technologies Shaping the Future Emerging tech like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing the digital landscape and already have numerous applications in the market. They streamline business operations, process big data to derive valuable insights, and automate tasks previously managed by humans.

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Disruptive Innovation Strategic Planning Supply Chain Contingency Plans 259

N2Growth Blog

MAY 16, 2010

The dumb factor not only applies to talent, capital, and technology, but it also extends throughout the entire value chain. It applies to your branding, marketing, supply chain, and ultimately to your customer base. Here is a simple rule of thumb…the bigger the key man policy the less scalable the company is.

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Business Model Brand Blog Supply Chain 344

Lead from Within

AUGUST 19, 2024

As an executive leadership coach who has fully embraced AI, I not only witness but also actively participate in helping businesses implement and leverage this transformative technology to help them achieve their goals. A case study by Harley-Davidson showed that AI-driven marketing increased leads by 2,930% and reduced cost per lead by 60%.

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LDRLB

JULY 3, 2013

Casting a vision to an organization is a significant element of leadership, but vision is not strategy. Announcing lofty ideals like, “to be the biggest supplier in our chosen market,” sounds great, but without a clear description of how to be the biggest and a series of objectives to measure progress, your leadership still lacks strategy.

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Strategy Strategic Planning Supply Chain Competitive Advantage 163

Women on Business

JANUARY 31, 2013

in emerging markets, and just 5.6% ” Grace Lieblein, Vice President, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, General Motors. NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Consider this–women hold approximately 16% of board seats in the United States, 7.2% in Latin America. And sponsorship is critical to opening doors to these jobs.”

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P&L Chief Executive Officer Supply Chain Mentor 256

thoughtLEADERS, LLC

JANUARY 22, 2024

Today’s guest post is b y Maureen Metcalf, CEO of Innovative Leadership Institute, and a Principal here at thought LEADERS. Leaders face unprecedented challenges as change accelerates; they rush to learn about AI while finding additional market pressures and supply chain disruption.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

But a problem that’s becoming ever more visible is that some organisations have made authenticity their marketing strategy, rather than a business one. This isn’t a marketing issue, this is a business-wide issue, involving every facet of the organisation. And this genuinely has to go all the way. The future is where brands must focus.

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Brand Supply Chain Ethics Reputation 189

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 16, 2023

The strength of governance can be significantly amplified with the employment of a dedicated leadership team. This leadership should be committed to the organization’s vision, mission, and core values. Google’s leadership ardently focuses on sustaining a culture of innovation, collaboration, and transparency.

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Six Disciplines

MARCH 21, 2011

Marketing (company image, reputation, positioning, market share, growth). Operations (facilities, capacity, distribution channels, supply chain, costs, use of technology). Organizational (leadership, accountability, commitment, engagement). Consider exploring these key categories: Strengths and Weaknesses.

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SWOT Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis Supply Chain 118

Rich Gee Group

JUNE 3, 2024

In today's fast-paced, information-overloaded world, mastering the art of storytelling is not just a theoretical concept, but a practical skill that can significantly enhance your leadership and communication abilities. Let's delve into how you can harness this powerful tool and transform your leadership style. Make it tangible.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

Don’t utilize your competitions practices, but rather innovate around them and improve upon them to create an advantage that can be leveraged in the market. We did not formulate our own style but tweaked it to our leadership style and vision plan. That compilation of tasks that go from time sheet to paycheck?

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Blog Outsourcing Competitive Advantage Innovation 334

Chartered Management Institute

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

UK Management in 2030 Highlighting an urgent need for better leadership in 2030, the latest research from CMI explores the pivotal role good management and leadership plays in a prosperous 2030. Step 5: Seek stronger trade deals that support the place of UK business in global supply chains as a driver of improved management capability.

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Management Supply Chain Policies Report 122

Eric Jacobson

NOVEMBER 6, 2022

Soon, I will share my pick for the Best Leadership Book of this year (2022). In the meantime, here's a reminder of what I selected as the Best Leadership Book of 2021. Flashback : This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership book for the year. Question: What makes you most proud about Heart First ?

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Books Leadership Open-book Supply Chain 122

Lead Change Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2020

They had to deal with cancelled orders and supply chain disruptions, as well as employees needing more flexible schedules or being unable to work remotely due to inadequate home office setups. This means having a couple of short meetings with the leadership team to talk about the issues that recently cropped up. .

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Supply Chain ROI Business Model Emotional Intelligence 153

Six Disciplines

JULY 25, 2014

Marketing (company image, reputation, positioning, market share, growth). Operations (facilities, capacity, distribution channels, supply chain, costs, use of technology). Organizational (leadership, accountability, commitment, engagement). Consider exploring these key categories: Strengths and Weaknesses.

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SWOT Debt to Equity Ratio Analysis Supply Chain 99

Eric Jacobson

MAY 29, 2022

Today, we flashback to 2021 : This time each year, I select my pick for best new leadership book for the year. For 2021, my pick is, Heart First , Lasting Leadership Lessons From A Year That Changed Everything , by David Grossman , published in July 2021. And, if you read only one leadership book next year, make it this one.

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Books Leadership Open-book Supply Chain 122

Innovation Excellence

JULY 16, 2020

Companies who move into a circular scheme will need to reinvent their supply chain and marketing, thus shaking up the foundations of their current revenues’ stream. Future forces Brands to pass ownership to fans & rethink supply chain. Unfortunately, most of them will fail during the transition.

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Supply Chain Brand Ethics Engineering 98

Chartered Management Institute

JUNE 14, 2023

Paul Atkins CMgr FCMI is well aware of this in his role as head of supply chain and logistics at ice cream company Little Moons. You now have to be much more aware of the machinations of the global supply chain and how they are going to affect your business than you’ve ever had to before.”

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

It can help you hone your ideas, catch supply chain concerns, and vet marketability before taking your venture into the real world. Additionally, you’ll learn how to overcome various obstacles, such as market saturation and international competition. It includes clients, customers, and other business professionals.

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Strategy Driven

JANUARY 3, 2022

At Freeman, we streamline our supply chain by taking a beginner’s mindset and breaking down the process. Eventually, we transitioned to a national model with eight regional fulfillment centers, evolving from a local market model to a regionalized footprint. The first two minutes make or break any habit, Clear says.

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COO Supply Chain Learning-by-Doing Globalization 125

HR Digest

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Companies have begun to take more proactive leadership roles in advancing equity within their organizations and in society more broadly. Additionally, as businesses work to recover, the labor market is extremely competitive. Build a diverse supply chain. . Offer voluntary DEI training for all.

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Diversity Competitive Advantage Supply Chain Report 122

Strategy Driven

DECEMBER 2, 2020

As a result, the need for skilled workers in management and leadership has developed significantly over the ages and continues to grow even further. After qualifying with a diverse variety of skills, such as excellent communication and leadership, there’s no doubt that many job opportunities can open up. Supply chain manager.

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Strategy Driven

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Special Edition 50 – An Interview with Marshall Fisher, co-author of The New Science of Retailing examines the use of analytics to improve an organization’s supply chain performance in a way that ultimately enhances the bottom line.

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