Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Narrowly defining leadership restricts innovation by excluding countless points of view and modes of operating. When leaders are pressured into leadership styles that go against their natural way of operating, they are set up for failure. In short, without vertical development, training dollars are wasted.

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Great Leadership By Dan

OCTOBER 12, 2017

Guest post from Larry Sternberg and Kim Turnage: What would your organization be like if every employee had a great manager? In every organization, managers are a key leverage point to drive higher performance and better business results. The impact managers have on turnover and engagement go straight to the organization’s bottom line.

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Rich Gee Group

MARCH 11, 2025

But behind this frenetic pace stood his Executive Assistant, managing a constant stream of emails, calls, and logistical details that could bury any top executive. Even small personal tasks like scheduling appointments, managing travel arrangements, or handling routine emails can eat up hours of mental bandwidth.

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General Leadership

MAY 7, 2014

Consider the following: If EQ is to us, what an engine is to a car – then self-regulation is the drive train that powers how we operate. The drive train or transmission of any vehicle, transfers engine power to its wheels creating forward or backward movement. Lose brand power. Lose situational power. Lose opportunity.

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Tanveer Naseer

AUGUST 9, 2017

Here are four key ways in which you can help managers become better leaders: 1. Helping both current and future leaders develop their leadership skills New managers are often promoted without receiving any training or support that helps them build the skills they will need in their new position.

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Rich Gee Group

JULY 19, 2024

Bureaucracy : Excessive layers of management and overly rigid procedures that inhibit flexibility and responsiveness. Action Item : Implement Lean Management principles. Action Item : Use project management tools like Asana or Trello to assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

As industries continue to advance rapidly, executive development and leadership training have become increasingly important. With AI-powered learning platforms, individual learning curves and habits can be better understood, allowing for a more tailored approach to executive training.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

In our Courageous Cultures research, 67% of employees said their manager operates around the notion of “this is the way we’ve always done it.” That idea would be really interesting if we were planning to expand our leadership training programs t o include training llamas. This is a bit more tricky.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

Succession planning works quietly and continuously, weaving an unbroken thread of stability through the company’s operations. Many organizations incorporate management training programs, mentorship, and ongoing feedback into their succession planning. Developing future leaders requires a thoughtful strategy.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

Find HR’s hand (in a good way) in everything as an enabler and contributor to operations flowing all the way through to customer/client satisfaction. With a diverse background in human resources, information technology, and operations, his business and leadership acumen is only exceeded by his commitment to making others better.

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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. Consequently, a business may be short of cash until payment is received.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 6, 2023

But if you don’t pay enough attention to tactics and effective management, you’ll create needless conflicts, frustration, and hurt feelings. And, and it’s not uncommon for people to glorify leadership over management or strategy over tactics. What are some tactical questions that can help you avoid injury?

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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. Effective leaders in this space have the ability to optimize supply chain operations, streamline processes, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 20, 2017

And yet it’s also one of the hardest set of behaviors to train. A Best Practice For Training Empathy (Care About Real Lives). I recently did a follow-up visit to a client who had invested in one of our Winning Well Operations Excellence Rallies. They had identified “Does the Customer Know How Much We Care?”

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Joseph Lalonde

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

As a manager, your employees need to know what is expected of them in order to meet and exceed your expectations. If you show respect for others, operate with integrity, and are committed to excellence, your team will follow suit. To be an effective leader, you need to be able to motivate and inspire your team to do their best work.

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Michael Lee Stallard

NOVEMBER 23, 2014

Tom Peters and Robert Waterman called it “management by wandering around” or “MBWA” in their classic book In Search of Excellence. In every instance, however, I observed several managers in their organizations who were masters at kissing up and kicking down. In some cases, the managers have blind spots that are holding them back.

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Rich Gee Group

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Management teams are always looking at the bottom linealways. But management will notice if youve been pushing papers the same way for the last five years or youve settled into a routine that doesnt push your boundaries. If youre still operating like its 2010, thats a problem. You might be a walking target. Get out there.

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HR Digest

MARCH 3, 2023

The introduction of HR technology has revolutionized the way HR departments operate. To this effect, it’s important for HR managers to determine and focus on the technology trends that play a role in HR operations. We will explore how these technologies can be leveraged to streamline HR operations and improve overall efficiency.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 8, 2024

This is easier to do in some roles, where the work done introduces the necessary skills to the employee, but in most cases, additional training is required to help the employee improve. Workplace skill gaps are always bad news for any organization as they mean employees are not operating to their full potential to meet the company goals.

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HR Digest

MAY 15, 2024

In this comprehensive guide, we will delve into the intricacies of what training needs analysis is, and explore its various components, best practices, and the step-by-step approach to implementing it effectively. If you ever encounter the question of “What is training need analysis?”

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Lead Change Blog

MAY 13, 2021

Organizational capability to develop and continually strengthen a change management muscle is required for success in a world characterized by uncertainty. Here are a few examples to consider for data capture, including change management and project management factors. PROJECT MANAGEMENT. CHANGE MANAGEMENT.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 5, 2024

We leverage our global network to access high-caliber professionals across research and development, clinical operations, regulatory affairs, and commercialization disciplines. We facilitate the development of diverse teams by advocating inclusive hiring practices, mentorship programs, and unconscious bias training.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 8, 2019

Fortunately, Akamai’s VP of Human Resources, Steve Heinrich, recognized what was happening and brought in Chuck McVinney, a management consultant with expertise in teamwork and leadership training. Of course, as a team leader, you will need to be equipped with strategies to manage such a variety of styles and temperaments.

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Lead from Within

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

While AI can enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and drive innovation, it also brings challenges such as ethical concerns, job displacement, and data privacy issues. Inclusive stakeholder engagement helps identify potential risks and ethical concerns, fostering a collaborative approach to AI risk management.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2023

In addition, the CCO manages and implements strategies to drive revenue growth, break into new market segments, and foster customer engagement. A strong operational understanding forms the basis of a CCO’s role, facilitating a balance between strategic planning and effective execution.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The C-Suite Executives Role in Business Strategy The C-Suite executive team comprises the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Chief Operating Officer (COO), and other high-ranking ‘chief’ executives. N2Growth promotes a culture of continuous learning among its leaders.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 1, 2020

And how will this change the way we love, manage and learn from others? Thomas Steding has seen first-hand that the leadership skills that can take an organization from poor to peak performance and outdistancing its competition were not taught in business schools or management seminars or even a part of the leadership conversation.

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

The Current Digital Landscape Today’s digital landscape is constantly changing, revolutionizing how businesses and industries operate. Extensive networks, data streams, and state-of-the-art digital technologies are increasingly becoming the foundation of modern operational strategies.

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Let's Grow Leaders

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

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. Like other human resource competencies, resourcefulness needs to be taught and nurtured, through deliberate focus and training.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

Because value chains are independent of existing organizational structures, staff and work locations, they are less intimidating to the management and staff that have a vested interest in maintaining the status quo. These models (and the analysis of them) are valuable for presenting new and different ways of thinking about the business.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

This process includes everything from training and skill-building to establishing policies that promote respect, collaboration, and ethical behavior among board members. A strong board leads to robust leadership, sharp strategic planning, and effective risk management—three essential elements for any thriving company.

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Joseph Lalonde

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A significant area of responsibility you’ll find yourself taking on board when running a business is managing its finances. Operate to a Budget. You’re going to need to operate to a budget , meaning that you should take into account how much money you have available to spend within your business and where you want to attribute it.

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Strategy Driven

MAY 2, 2024

The safe operation of heavy trucks is paramount to ensure the well-being of drivers, other road users, and the integrity of transported goods. Implementing effective strategies for safe operation mitigates the risk of accidents and promotes efficiency and professionalism within the trucking industry.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

It’s the board’s prerogative to chart a strategic course, oversee the operational ambit, and instill a culture of accountability—morphing it into a cornerstone of organizational governance. It orchestrates the operational rhythm, supervises decision-making, and enforces accountability across the hierarchy.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 8, 2020

A fter reading Gartner’s report on How to Build Leadership Bench Strength , these are my conclusions: HR already invests 23% of its Training and Development budget in Leadership and 27% on the high potential professionals. In addition, executives are investing more time in succession management activities.

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The Center For Leadership Studies

APRIL 1, 2025

The 8 Most Powerful Change Management Strategies There are plenty of ways to navigate change, but in our experience, these are some of the most effective. That means being honest and transparent as soon as management confirms changes are going live and keeping all employees and staff updated through every stage of the process.

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HR Digest

JULY 23, 2024

Every workplace has a strict set of principles it follows, and the culture of the workplace can often hinge on the regulations to ensure that every employee operates under the same work conditions. Employee insubordination is not a pleasant experience for anyone so the faster it is managed, the better it is for the workplace at large.

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