N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 17, 2025

From orchestrating integrated sales and marketing strategies to nurturing high-value customer relationships, this role extends well beyond traditional oversight of revenue goals. A well-executed commercial plan fosters robust alignment between day-to-day operations and long-term corporate objectives.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 1, 2020

Rather than dispensing simplistic rules, he mentors readers in the development of a mental toolkit for approaching challenges based on how startup markets evolve in real life. Winning Now, Winning Later : How Companies Can Win in the Short Term While Investing for the Long Term by David Cote. The outcome was phenomenal.

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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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Leading Blog

JUNE 23, 2023

In contrast, nondisruptive innovation is “achieved without disrupting a preexisting market and its associated companies and jobs.” The authors highlight a wide variety of examples of nondisruptive-market-creating innovations to help expand our view of innovation. Look beyond the existing market and environment.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Interim executives are highly skilled and experienced individuals brought in at short notice to lead organizations during times of crisis, management transitions, or to spearhead major strategic initiatives. They provide rapid and effective leadership solutions during uncertain times and offer guidance to organizations.

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Leading Blog

JANUARY 9, 2019

They say business leaders tend to “underestimate Africa’s size and potential as a market, and overestimate the challenges of doing business there.”. And technology? Africa is the next growth market. High volumes—low margins—cost-effective—technology driven.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

The CEO also balances immediate needs with long-term goals, transforming strategic ideas into actions everyone can support. Whether expanding into new markets, managing crises, or driving innovation , they bring insight and clarity, combining data with intuition. Every CEO’s impact is most visible in company decision-making.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 18, 2024

With advancements in technology, changing regulatory landscapes, and fierce competition, companies in the industry need visionary leaders and skilled strategists who can navigate these challenges and quickly identify and seize opportunities.

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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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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. Despite an effort to implement these changes, many organizations still fall short of a successful transformation.

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Leading Blog

APRIL 17, 2019

Yet the cost of poor hiring is considerable, not just in terms of hiring unsuitable candidates (time, money, reputation, impact on colleagues) but also in terms of the damage poor hiring processes can have on your organization. but also your hiring decisions, quality of candidates taken on in both the short and longer term.

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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. As a result, they may focus on solving short-term, operational problems while losing sight of long-term objectives.

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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.

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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. Reset Your Clocks.

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Leading Blog

DECEMBER 15, 2021

It leads to short-term thinking. Emerging technologies, changing demographics, the data economy, automation, and other trends-the undercurrents of radical, systemic change-are crashing into each other. Yet it can be shattered in an instant, with a devastating impact on a company’s market cap and reputation.

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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.

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HR Digest

AUGUST 28, 2024

Businesses have been faced with one challenge after another, shifting from layoffs to technological changes, leaving HR teams to handle a rush of crisis after crisis. Short-term efforts have taken priority over long-term, permanent solutions, which means that the issues that are temporarily resolved, keep recurring.

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Leading Blog

MARCH 18, 2019

A good strategy helps a company clarify the tradeoffs that will be needed to make between short-term improvements and long-term opportunities. When faced with a potential threat of technology or business model disruption, you need to consider two things. Pisano carefully details how companies should do each of them.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 6, 2022

With technology reshaping the global business landscape, many companies will be pushed to fundamentally reconsider their ways of doing international business, diversifying into new product categories and adopting a “borderless” expansion model. It will most likely overcome cross-cultural barriers as it expands into new markets.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 3, 2017

What segment of the market do they serve? By market segment? Liquidity: What will be the immediate impact of an unexpected market downturn or product launch failure? Can assets be turned quickly to meet short-term obligations? Technology. Is it flatter and more receptive to change? Competitive. By customer?

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

Outrageous Fortunes is a book about what in economic terms, could be. Instead of focusing on moment–by-moment market predictions, author Daniel Altman, looks at deeper, underlying economic factors that we frequently overlook in the short-term view. It is a provocative guide to global trends.

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Leading Blog

SEPTEMBER 11, 2018

At the peak, Alibaba’s technology platforms processed 325,000 orders and 256,000 payments every second. Singles Day is a technological marvel. The technology and business model Ming Zeng, the chairman of the Academic Council of the Alibaba Group, describes in Smart Business: What Alibaba’s Success Reveals About the Future of Strategy.

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The Horizons Tracker

APRIL 21, 2021

While there is growing public support for such measures, a new study from the University of Cambridge reminds us that the impact may be significant on poorer families and small businesses, who may be less able to cope with short-term cost increases. “There is no one-size-fits-all solution,” the researchers conclude.

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N2Growth Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In the ever-evolving arena of executive recruitment , the quaint notion of measuring a search firm’s prowess by the girth of their Rolodex—or the extent of their social registry, if you will—is as archaic as the term “Rolodex” itself.

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Lead Change Blog

JULY 14, 2020

Successful businesses change their business strategy in response to market challenges. Organisations face significant market challenges right now, and these will impact on how you respond as a leader. Direction—short, mid and long-term—then becomes the province of all, not just you. How does that affect me as a leader?

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

In short, executive leadership team coaching is not just a luxury but a strategic imperative for organizations striving for excellence. These challenges include the increasing complexity of global markets, disruptive technologies, and ever-evolving customer demands.

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Leading Blog

JUNE 10, 2013

And although their profitability suffered significantly in the short-term and full recovery remains an uphill climb, they are not struggling to cure their customers of a "discount addiction." Change whatever you must about your business—your markets, your technologies, your people…anything. Revenue Before Cost.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 29, 2024

Tasked with overseeing all revenue-related activities, this C-suite leader is responsible for bringing synergy among marketing, sales, and customer relationship channels. They optimize the revenue cycle beyond sales and marketing. A CRO’s meticulous strategies aim to maximize revenue and build lasting customer relationships.

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N2Growth Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2010

The short answer is yes…There are in fact a great number of tests that can quickly assess leadership ability. Poor Communication Skills : Show me a leader with poor communication skills and I’ll show you someone who will be short-lived in their position. Bottom line…unproven leaders come with a high risk premium.

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Rich Gee Group

JUNE 10, 2024

In business, the adage "penny wise and pound foolish" often describes a short-sighted approach to cost management that undermines long-term success. However, this short-term focus can lead to long-term losses. Training programs enhance skills, boost confidence, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Tech Savviness: Leveraging technology to boost operational efficiency. This process isn’t just about evaluating credentials; it’s about finding a leader who will inspire your team, drive operational excellence, and align with your organization’s long-term goals. Financial Acumen: Managing budgets and resources efficiently.

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2018

It has always been true, but it is worth repeating: “ What will differentiate the winners from the losers won’t be technology or capital but leadership and a willingness to learn. ”. When you compete against a market transition, you learn how to see around corners.” First, know where you are and define it in human terms.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 22, 2024

In today’s market, the best legal executives are those who can balance deep expertise with the ability to think strategically across multiple dimensions. The process begins with a thorough understanding of the firm’s culture, long-term goals, and the specific challenges it faces. What Defines a Top-Tier Legal Leader?

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 2, 2010

Blogging since 2002, being actively involved in digital marketing since the early 90′s, and being online since the days of the ARPANET I have a bit of history with most things digital. Successful businesses adapt to market innovations and thrive, while those that fail to make iterative leaps fall by the wayside.

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N2Growth Blog

JULY 6, 2010

Posted on July 7th, 2010 by admin in Leadership , Operations & Strategy , Rants By Mike Myatt , Chief Strategy Officer, N2growth I have read some interesting articles and blog posts of late on the subject of CEO term limits, and felt this topic worthy of discussion.

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N2Growth Blog

MAY 31, 2024

All departments responsible for generating revenue, such as sales, marketing, customer relations, pricing, and revenue management, are typically overseen by the CRO. As a starting point, it is important to grasp the company’s current market position, short-term and long-term business objectives, and strategies to achieve these goals.

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N2Growth Blog

MARCH 29, 2011

I believe that successful CEOs will be judged on long-term sustainable performance and the stewardship of their organization’s mission, rather than on short-term performance and results. Jim Quigley : One of the key challenges I face today is maintaining our leadership position in the market.

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