N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

The traditional model of long-serving executives has shifted, giving way to a more dynamic environment where factors like performance, industry disruptions, and stakeholder expectations play significant roles. One risk of a long CEO tenure is the potential for performance to plateau. years in 2022. years in 2021, continuing into 2023.

Execution 397

Execution Long-term Short-term Trends 397

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

From the era of large mainframes, command line interfaces, and backing up data on tape to the modern world of cloud computing, user-friendly interfaces, and low-code/no-code software development, technology has continued to change rapidly and has significantly shaped our lives and businesses.

Technology 435

Technology Industry Innovation Learning-by-Doing 435

Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 9, 2017

You aren’t likely to be affected by any team bias or prejudice, and probably find it easy to remain objective about the organization’s short-term and long-term needs. Here are four key ways in which you can help managers become better leaders: 1.

Management 276

Management Short-term Long-term Objective 276

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Armed with this knowledge, they meticulously search for candidates with the necessary technical skills and experience that align with the company’s culture and long-term vision. The financial services industry demands leaders who can strategically manage risks, drive innovation, and stay ahead of the curve.

Finance 418

Finance Execution Leadership Long-term 418

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As organizations increasingly rely on technology to drive growth and innovation, the role of digital leaders has become paramount. Digital leadership is not limited to technology-driven companies; businesses across industries recognize the need for influential digital leaders to stay competitive in the market.

CIO 402

CIO Execution Chief Information Officer Leadership 402

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Educational leaders are not only responsible for the overall management of an institution but also for creating a vision, setting goals, and driving positive change. Educational institutions are constantly adapting to changes in curriculum, technology, and student demographics, among other factors.

Education 418

Education Execution Diversity Reference 418

Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

frameworks that help make thoughtful decisions about starting, growing, managing, and selling a business. As Harvard lecturer and global trend watcher Vikram Mansharamani shows in this eye-opening and perspective-shifting book, our complex, data-flooded world has made us ever more reliant on experts, protocols, and technology.

Books 389

Books Short-term Leadership Long-term 389

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Robust supply chain leadership ensures effective oversight and management of the end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement to delivery. Moreover, strong leadership in supply chain management ensures cost efficiency. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

Chief Procurement Officer 412

Chief Procurement Officer Supply Chain CPO Leadership 412

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.

Execution 372

Execution Quality Emotional Intelligence Crisis 372

N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

These firms employ rigorous search strategies, cultivate extensive networks, and utilize cutting-edge technological tools to identify suitable candidates. These solutions promote organizational resilience, innovation, and long-term success by sourcing the most qualified candidates worldwide.

Globalization 384

Globalization Execution Diversity Technology 384

Lead Change Blog

AUGUST 8, 2019

One of the largest barriers in several organizations is that many managers still tend to think using hierarchical paradigms. Targets, management on result, and control remain the magic words. Roughly speaking, a network organization is about communities and community management, raising the question of how you build communities.

Management 205

Management Network Organization Content Cooper 205

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2023

This executive role focuses on developing and implementing human resources strategies to manage the workforce and create a positive organizational culture. In today’s dynamic business environment, the CPO plays a pivotal role in talent management, recruitment, and retention.

CPO 416

CPO Human Resources Compliance Human Capital 416

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

This multifaceted role requires rapid decision-making and strong leadership capabilities, enabling the COO to manage day-to-day activities while enhancing operational efficiency effectively. However, the value of technology does not supersede the human element—rather, it enhances it. The results speak for themselves.

COO 374

COO Process Emotional Intelligence Operations 374

N2Growth Blog

JULY 12, 2024

The shift toward sustainability is propelled by factors such as increasing regulatory pressures, growing investor and consumer expectations, advancements in “green” technology, and heightened societal concern over environmental issues. Forward-thinking business leaders are at the forefront of the green revolution.

Innovation 248

Innovation Execution Strategy Long-term 248

N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Navigating the complexities of leadership and management styles requires more than conventional wisdom; it requires a deep understanding of how different management styles impact an organization. Adizes’ generally addresses four management styles: Creator, Integrator, Administrator, and Producer.

Management 195

Management Leadership Efficiency Teamwork 195

N2Growth Blog

APRIL 11, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Proactive Succession Planning Proactive succession planning is pivotal for an organization’s sustainability and long-term growth. These technologies are crucial in identifying and evaluating potential leaders, assessing leadership gaps, and anticipating future leadership requirements.

Trends 448

Trends Planning Succession Leadership Pipeline 448

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Insurance executives face unique challenges and opportunities with emerging technologies, including AI, evolving regulatory environments, and global economic uncertainties. They are no longer responsible for managing risk but also for driving innovation, enhancing customer experiences, and achieving sustainable growth.

Insurance 243

Insurance Execution Long-term Diversity 243

Leading Blog

JUNE 3, 2019

L ONG-TERM THINKING is the key to what goes on at Amazon. Jeff Bezos has said, “ What we’re really focused on is thinking long-term, putting the customer at the center of our universe and inventing. Those are the three big ideas to think long-term because a lot of invention doesn’t work.

Bureaucracy 303

Bureaucracy Long-term Short-term Leadership 303

N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies. The rapid development and widespread adoption of new technologies present both opportunities and challenges for leaders to manage.

Disruptive Innovation 259

Disruptive Innovation Strategic Planning Supply Chain Contingency Plans 259

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. N2Growths extensive evaluation process ensures that the leaders we recommend can manage these dynamic forces in tandem.

Execution 195

Execution Compliance Leadership Pipeline Emotional Intelligence 195

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Board members must feel empowered to challenge assumptions, engage in meaningful debate, and make decisions that prioritize the organization’s long-term success. Ethical leadership creates trust within the organization, fostering long-term sustainability and success.

Ethics 349

Ethics Groupthink Guidelines Agility 349

Leading Blog

OCTOBER 1, 2021

From Michael Dell, renowned founder and chief executive of one of America’s largest technology companies, the inside story of the battles that defined him as a leader. Play Nice But Win is a riveting account of the three battles waged for Dell Technologies: one to launch it, one to keep it, and one to transform it.

Books 307

Books Wiseman Leadership Open-book 307

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Conversely, poorly managed transitions invite uncertainty that can erode employee morale, undermine client trust, and weaken competitive advantage. By balancing near-term market realities with long-range business imperatives, boards create an environment that elevates rising talent and aligns next-generation leaders with strategic goals.

CEO 195

CEO Planning Succession Long-term 195

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

While Chief Digital/Technology Officers or Chief Marketing Officers are often tagged with the innovator label, it is the CHRO who is the real innovator in 2020. Remember, it’s the people and culture who enable technology and marketing success – not the other way around. ?. and a development manager at Oracle Corp.

Human Resources 476

Human Resources Globalization Resources Diversity 476

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Moreover, COOs are the gatekeepers of risk management, ensuring that all operations adhere to legal and regulatory standards. Project Management: Mastering the art of overseeing projects from start to finish. Financial Acumen: Managing budgets and resources efficiently. But the financials are only one piece of the puzzle.

COO 365

COO Chief Operating Officer Operations Efficiency 365

Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It leads to short-term thinking. The result is that our beliefs get brittle long before our bones. Emerging technologies, changing demographics, the data economy, automation, and other trends-the undercurrents of radical, systemic change-are crashing into each other. It also undermines long-term business performance.

Books 452

Books Leadership Open-book Wiseman 452

Leading Blog

JANUARY 19, 2024

This force is called creative destruction, which is the process where innovation and technology advancements are reshaping industries and business models. These transformations typically involve a profound change in how a business operates, encompassing people, process, and technology.

How To 294

How To Agility Diversity Operations 294

Leading Blog

APRIL 3, 2019

Of course, people have always worried that technology would take over their job. Gutenberg’s press probably created more social upheaval than any technological advancement has yet to do today. The term artificial intelligence first appeared in an article by Stanford professor John McCarthy in 1979. A dire situation indeed.

Emotional Intelligence 284

Emotional Intelligence Short-term Technology Banking 284

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

This c-suite executive plays a pivotal role in turning strategic vision into operational reality, ensuring that the business’s daily functions align seamlessly with long-term objectives. They are not just managing risks and crises but are crafting strategies for long-term resilience.

COO 221

COO Operations Chief Operating Officer Supply Chain 221

N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2021

Vrio Corp has been committed to following market trends and increasing its value proposition through transformation: investing in technology and content aligned with the consumers’ habits, emphasizing the next generation. Thus organizations need to become more agile and adaptable to fast pace changes over a long period.

CTO 397

CTO Shaw Short-term Agility 397

N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

By providing tailored guidance and support, coaching and consulting professionals help leaders and their teams navigate the complexities of business, enabling them to make informed decisions that contribute to long-term growth and prosperity.

Consultative 412

Consultative Succession Executive Coaching Long-term 412

Leading Blog

MAY 21, 2021

B USINESS is not a discipline, but an endeavor made up of disciplines such as accounting, communications, economics, finance, leadership, management, marketing, operations, psychology, sociology, and strategy. Those who are adverse to theory may thrive in business as long as the parameters familiar to them remain in place.

Short-term 392

Short-term Morale Rate of Return Finance 392

N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Organizations are competing not only within the industry but also with sectors like technology and healthcare for similar skill sets. Adaptability and resilience are critical as leaders must navigate rapid changes due to technological breakthroughs and shifting regulatory landscapes.

Execution 195

Execution Innovation Leadership Diversity 195

Modern Servant Leader

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Underinvestment in Technology. Because Southwest Airlines seems to have the worst, most outdated operating technology in the industry. Failing technology. A company of Southwest’s scale does not get this far behind in technology without repeatedly ignoring the advice of their IT department. Invest in Technology.

Airlines 263

Airlines Leadership Short-term Long-term 263

Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2019

Turn Enemies Into Allies : The Art of Peace in the Workplace (Conflict Resolution for Leaders, Managers, and Anyone Stuck in the Middle) by Judy Ringer. But before you can successfully guide others in managing disagreements, you must be able to manage yourself—your mindset, presence, and behaviors.

Books 266

Books Leadership Library Fashion 266

N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Chief Strategy Officers are crucial for shaping an organization’s strategic vision and ensuring long-term success. CSOs also play an irreplaceable and vital role in integrating data analytics, artificial intelligence, and other technologies into strategic planning, enhancing decision-making precision.

Execution 221

Execution Strategy Strategic Planning Diversity 221