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.

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Michael Lee Stallard

DECEMBER 1, 2014

For example, in “ Seven Ways to Sell Your Ideas to Management ,” Joel Garfinkle of the Career Advancement Blog shares how to present your ideas in order to get them implemented – a skill you need to master if you want to be an influential leader in your company. Management Issues. Need advice on a management issue?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

This notable difference between median and average tenure suggests various factors are at play, including increased shareholder activism, faster business cycles, and the impact of disruptive technologies. Factors affecting global trends, such as technological changes and shifts in stakeholder expectations, are also contributing to this trend.

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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. Moreover, strong leadership in supply chain management ensures cost efficiency. A strategic-minded CPO deeply understands market trends, supplier dynamics, and emerging technologies.

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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.

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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.

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Great Leadership By Dan

JANUARY 2, 2019

Guest post from Alexandra Levit: As a futurist, it’s my job to track the evolution of the 21st century organization, and as of late we’ve come upon new challenges in reputation management, intellectual property, and digital transformation and disruption. Ask questions like: What technology-based disruptions are you seeing in your business?

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

A complex regulatory environment, stringent compliance standards, advanced technology integrations, and a diverse array of patient populations add layers of difficulty to the process. To meet these challenges, we leverage our healthcare sector knowledge and a rigorously developed methodology that goes beyond reviewing a candidates CV.

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Michael Lee Stallard

MAY 23, 2014

Pixar could see these guys were driven to make great films but knew they didn’t have access to the kind of technology Pixar had so they went after them. In most companies the overwhelming majority of employees feel that senior management does not value their opinions and ideas. When Pixar focuses on making great films, profit follows.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JUNE 14, 2021

” Another person I spoke with said, “My manager was all about us working remotely until he realized that he’s an extrovert and now had no one to talk to. They included those moments of silence where they gathered their energy, reviewed the content they’d prepared, and did the work to deliver a best-in-class show.

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Career Advancement

DECEMBER 16, 2019

Take the time to review your accomplishments. Keep this in a file for your next review. Disconnecting from typical social media and technology gives your brain a chance to recharge. Review it for needed changes. Then you’ll come back to a clean organized office for less stress. List your accomplishments for the year.

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 12, 2013

If you manage 2 or more employees, it’s a good idea to have regular team meetings. Or, ask everyone to share one “win”, one thing they learned, one customer problem they solved and how, a new piece of technology, etc…. Manage individual performance. This is lazy management! Team (or maybe individual) recognition.

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Joseph Lalonde

DECEMBER 23, 2022

2) Invest in Technology and Automation: Investing in technology and automation is a great way to benefit all stakeholders of a company. For employees, automotive logistics can help them develop new skill sets by keeping them up-to-date with the latest technologies available for transportation management services.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 1, 2023

Into the Metaverse is the essential business guide to understanding the ground-breaking technologies that enable this monumental shift and the opportunities it presents from a business and societal perspective. The Power of Potential : How a Nontraditional Workforce Can Lead You to Run Your Business Better by Tom D'Eri.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Whether it's the death of a friend, loss of a job, a bad break-up or the isolation of Covid-19, those who manage to be where their feet are will grow, stretch and emerge stronger, smarter and more prepared as we find peace and gratitude in the pause. When we get it right on the inside, we can do right on the outside. Blog Post ).

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Great Leadership By Dan

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

It is easy to stand back and give orders and assume all knowledge resides with top management of the business. Failure to encourage and demand more agile and critical thinking from the team results in management having to figure out everything all alone. It is much easier for people to follow a leader they know wants them to succeed.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 22, 2024

You’re not trying to micro-manage. For example, “When I review a customer communication like this, here are the steps I follow and the questions I ask myself before I consider it done…” You can also flip the script and have them walk you through their process. You don’t have time for that.

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Let's Grow Leaders

JULY 22, 2024

You’re not trying to micro-manage. For example, “When I review a customer communication like this, here are the steps I follow and the questions I ask myself before I consider it done…” You can also flip the script and have them walk you through their process. You don’t have time for that.

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Lead Change Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2018

In all my years of experience as a leader and manager, in the public, private and voluntary and community sectors, I have tried to keep things simple. Give your people a voice in its creation and regularly and consistently review it with them. At the heart of my view lies a need to refresh our leadership roots.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 30, 2021

Technology is a massive advantage for any business. However, there are so many types of technology available that it can be daunting to know where to start. You could do this by keeping up with the latest technology news and find innovative ways to apply new tech. Marketing technology can help streamline your marketing strategy.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

Invest in training for all hiring managers. Consider making this training compulsory for anyone involved in hiring and go one step further by requiring a level of competence to be demonstrated before authorizing the manager to undertake hiring for the organization. Review your hiring process.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 24, 2018

We must be able to discern what role we are expecting digital technology to play within the business. It is only with this understanding that we can establish the necessary linkages required to inform digital technology direction-setting. Indeed, it is not enough to have a vivid and compelling business strategy.

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Lead Change Blog

MARCH 1, 2019

Most users are doing remarkably well in using the new technology in their daily work; however, as is the case with any large-scale change or training initiative, some are still struggling to gain competence with basic tasks. Upon finishing the manual, Jack submitted it to his manager for review. What did I miss?” asked Jack.

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Leading Blog

MAY 6, 2024

Although most C-suite executives, mid-level managers, and data practitioners aren’t AI experts — no one is at this pace of change — they shouldn’t implement AI for the sake of implementing AI. Meanwhile, Crawlers and Bots scour the web and analyze customer reviews, competition, and social sentiment. It’s only a matter of time.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

As businesses navigate the complexities of 2025—including technological advancements, shifting workforce demographics, and global market fluctuations—embracing inclusive leadership is essential. This means actively promoting gender balance, ethnic diversity, and inclusivity in all talent management processes.

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Lead Change Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Find and Use the Best Time Management Technology. As the head honcho, you also need great technology to fuel your working day; and if you can find and use the best apps to make you productive, you’ll reach the end of your to-do list far quicker. How do you ensure the time you spend at the office is ultimately productive?

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 30, 2021

They’ve been following through on advice they’ve been given by colleagues that can be summed up as being more proactive and less reactive in their approach to time management. Here’s what they’ve been doing to reap the benefits of managing their time more proactively (and, in the interest of you doing the same, I’ll keep this brief!)

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Strategy Driven

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Technology is playing an increasingly important role in people’s lives, both personally and professionally. As a female entrepreneur, it is essential to understand the capabilities of technology in order to connect with customers and cultivate meaningful relationships. The possibilities are endless.

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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.

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CoachStation

MAY 19, 2020

This has been triggered by the recent Covid-19 environment, improvements in technology, recognised cost-savings and manager/employee attitudes. Remote management adds significantly to the requirement for effective leadership. Technology did not support this environment all that well. There are many potential benefits.

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Leading Blog

MAY 1, 2024

Readers will walk away with a menu of over 50 proven tools they can choose from to build a tailored set of habits in six areas that will make them mentally stronger Bosses, Coworkers, and Building Great Work Relationships (HBR Work Smart Series) by Harvard Business Review I'm not here to make work friends.

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Strategy Driven

JUNE 13, 2024

Just like every other field, technology is rapidly transforming the way personal injury law firms operate. Case Management Software Imagine having a tireless assistant dedicated to keeping your cases organized. Case management software does just that! So, what’s the wait for? Let’s get started!

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N2Growth Blog

JUNE 6, 2024

E-learning Platforms: Utilizing online courses and learning management systems (LMS) makes learning accessible and flexible. A study by Harvard Business Review found that 70% of change initiatives fail due to a lack of employee involvement. Gamification: Incorporating game elements into learning can enhance engagement and motivation.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2018

The Mind of the Leader : How to Lead Yourself, Your People, and Your Organization for Extraordinary Results by Rasmus Hougaard and Jacqueline Carter (Harvard Business Review Press, 2018) The Mind of the Leader offers a radical, yet practical, solution to solve the leadership crisis. Blog Post ). Blog Post ). We fear rejection. Blog Post ).

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HR Digest

MAY 8, 2023

The process of conducting a performance appraisal can be a daunting task for many managers and HR professionals. While it’s easy to fall into the trap of using generic phrases and templates, truly effective performance reviews require a personalized touch. But what makes an effective performance review?

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General Leadership

APRIL 18, 2013

Karen is the CEO of the New York-based strategic technology, staffing and project management company Sharp Decisions. For almost a quarter of a century, her organization has been providing best in class technology services to both national and international clients. Vocations, Education and Training for Service Members) program.

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Tanveer Naseer

JULY 29, 2014

When you’ve been writing a blog for 5 years as I have starting this month, one of the things you appreciate as being a key factor behind your longevity in this sphere is the importance of taking a vacation break to employ the 3 R’s – rest, review, and reflection.

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