N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Interim executives have emerged as pivotal assets in steering companies through critical phases of transformation, growth, or crisis management. Interim executives can rapidly integrate into existing teams, provide immediate leadership, and drive strategic initiatives forward with minimal disruption.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

The digital revolution has fundamentally reshaped how businesses operate and engage with customers. Understanding the Evolving Roles of Chief Marketing and Chief Digital Officers In today’s interconnected marketplace, the role of the CMO extends far beyond traditional advertising and brand management.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2024

A COO’s role is integral to any enterprise’s success, serving as the right hand to the CEO and ensuring the seamless functioning of business operations. The COO is often tasked with translating strategy into action, leading critical functions ranging from operations and finance to sales and marketing.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Help Your Team Get Unstuck. Despite all the change going on, have you noticed your team sometimes gets stuck in a rut of uninspiring routines? But, is it giving your team what they need most, now? ” And it’s not just managers who can get stuck in a rut. 7 Courageous Questions Help Your Team Get Unstuck.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 22, 2025

Lets explore two critical domains where connections are paramount: innovation and talent management. This means fostering diverse teams, building networks that bridge silos, and nurturing cultures where collaboration is encouraged. Talent Management Is a Connection Issue Talent is the lifeblood of any organization.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 24, 2025

O RGANIZATIONS are better managed than ever before. The problem is that managing for predictability negates learning and progress. Many corporate executives are tempted to look at startup successes and instruct their teams to act more like a startup. They have been optimized for safety, security, stability, and control.

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

During times of stress and change, when you most need a resourceful team, it’s easy to clampdown, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow your team down. In our research on innovation and psychological safety, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.”

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

European venture capitalists are increasingly focusing on how well founders manage these traits, as it can significantly impact a startups ability to scale. As Polly Barnes, Operating Partner at EQT Ventures , notes, After their first big venture round, its no longer just about the meits about the we.

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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.

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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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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

7 Ways to Encourage Your Team to Be More Resourceful. Who doesn’t need more of that on their team right now? And yet during times of stress, ambiguity, and change , when you need your team to be THE MOST resourceful, some managers clamp down, insist on the old ways of doing things, and slow their team down.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

They engage every level of the companyfrom executive teams to frontline staffguiding managers through complex issues, clarifying regulatory requirements, and championing a culture that prizes transparency. Moreover, positioning compliance as integral to day-to-day operations creates space for more informed decision-making.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 4, 2021

N OT every problem can be solved with a team. But when a team is called for, it is important to get it right. Teams That Work by Scott Tannenbaum and Eduardo Salas is a comprehensive look at teams and the drivers of their effectiveness—long term. Where is your team on these five continuums? Capability.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 7, 2021

“Karin, our team is growing. ” “Leading was easy when our team was small, but now our team is growing. ” “How do I scale my leadership influence as my team size grows?” How to Keep Leading Well as Your Team is Growing. Teach your team how to think. How do I lead well now?”

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

In this week’s Asking for a Friend, I speak with Whitney Johnson, author of Smart Growth, about how to support your team along the S curve of employee growth. AND then, I became a large team operations leader. My team is on a variety of spots on the curve of employee growth. Exploring the S Curve of Employee Growth.

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Sales Wolf Blog

JANUARY 11, 2025

Your Team's Mindset Is Your Greatest Asset Your greatest asset is not your people. Skills, experience, and knowledge matter, but they are useless if your team approaches their work with the wrong perspective. Develop the Mindset of Leaders, Not Managers Scaling your business requires leaders, not task managers.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 23, 2021

But it sucks to go to work every day when you know your team would rather be working for someone else. Plus, if your team doesn’t respect you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. So, how do you gain respect, when your team’s just not there? He gained the respect of his team.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

But it sucks to go to work every day when you know your team would rather be working for someone else. Plus, if your team doesn’t like you, you’re not going to have the influence you need to make an impact. So, how do you gain respect, when your team’s just not there? He gained the respect of his team.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 7, 2025

Indeed, executives often see themselves as industry or functional domain expertswhether in tech, health sciences, finance, or as an engineer, designer, or head of operations. For example, evidence shows that for most of us, operating on fewer than six hours of sleep is equivalent to operating while drunk. In the U.S.,

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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. Leaders in these roles are not just administrators but visionaries who anticipate market shifts and guide their teams accordingly. Leadership qualities are paramount.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

When you don’t pay enough attention to strategy, you and your team end up lost in a wilderness of meaningless, unproductive busyness. However, when you don’t pay attention to tactics and effective management, you create needless conflicts, frustrations and hurt feelings. The Danger of Focusing Only on Strategy.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 2, 2023

W HEN A CEO first assumes their position or joins a new company, they’re often quick to make changes to the executive team, creating a group of trusted advisors who will drive their strategic agenda. Doing so requires CEOs to not only reinvent themselves and their organizations but also to rethink their executive teams.

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Lead from Within

JANUARY 1, 2025

Furthermore, when organizations promote star performers into people management, they create a perfect storm where technical expertise collides with human complexity. New leaders frequently micromanage their teams, struggle to delegate effectively, and fail to develop their direct reports’ capabilities.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 1, 2024

At the heart of every successful business enterprise is the unmistakable influence of a Chief Operating Officer– they oversee daily operations, improve processes, and promote innovation and transformation. The COO’s influence extends far beyond mere operational management.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 24, 2023

These leaders not only drive the strategic direction of healthcare organizations but also shape the culture, guide decision-making, and inspire teams to deliver the highest quality outcomes possible. Another challenge in healthcare executive search is the need for candidates with a unique blend of clinical expertise and management skills.

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HR Digest

MARCH 17, 2025

Because this time, its the manager at the end of the chopping block. As end of layoffs in 2025, Amazon could decrease the worker-to-manager ratio by 15% and flatten the organizational chart. Cost-Cutting: Managers cost Amazon $200,000 to $350,000 each annually. Fewer managers mean fewer promotions at Amazon.

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

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Chartered Management Institute

APRIL 10, 2025

Through the Level 5 Diploma in Operational Management, the College empowers learners with practical, nationally recognised management and leadership skills tailored to meet industry demands. Employers have endorsed this HTQ process, so we are confident that learners are gaining in-demand skills to fill critical management gaps."

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 25, 2024

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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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Their impact goes far beyond simply managing the status quo. Their expertise doesn’t stop at the surface; they dive into redesigning workflows, rolling out new systems, and managing high-stakes projects with flair. Facilitate introductions with key team members and stakeholders to build trust and rapport quickly.

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Great Results Team Building

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

But team meetings dont have to be this way. Your team gatherings are a prime opportunity to foster collaboration and engagement, especially if you rethink how they end. find a team meeting template that doesnt suck explained in a previous blog!) changes that dynamic. The key is follow-through.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The Strategic Advantage of Executive Leadership Team Evaluations & Assessments Executive leadership team evaluations provide a critical strategic advantage for organizations. Through a comprehensive evaluation process, executive leadership teams gain a better understanding of their strengths, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.

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Let's Grow Leaders

AUGUST 2, 2021

5 Ways to Scale Your Leadership and Motivate Your Large Team. You have a solid track record of building high-performance teams. But, now your team is bigger and you need to scale your leadership. Perhaps you’ve been promoted and your team has tripled in size. How I Learned About Scaling Leadership the Hard Way.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Stuck in a world where productivity meets panic and trying to be a ‘team player’ feels like a conspiracy against your sanity. For Managers: Powerful Phrases for Supporting Your Overwhelmed or Overloaded Team First, if you’re a manager, here are a few frequently uttered unhelpful phrases. You’re overloaded at work.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 24, 2022

They earned their reputation as a courageous manager one small daring moment at a time—small micro-moments of courage that led to better performance and deeper trust. Courageous managers will tell you their truth , even if it’s hard to hear. I want to take my contributions to our team up a level this year.

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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.

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Chartered Management Institute

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Jenna Jenkins CMgr FCMI is senior operations manager at Nationwide Building Society. She now realises her ADHD has given her the ability to absorb lots of different information, to “popcorn think”, and to juggle a huge number of jobs at once – skills that served her very well as she progressed into management.

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