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From Search to Onboarding: Recruiting an Exceptional Chief Operating Officer

N2Growth Blog

An operational executive overseeing the day-to-day business functions is the linchpin between visionary corporate objectives and the tactical steps required to achieve them. By studying how top operational executives have impacted diverse industries, our consultants pinpoint the precise qualities that deliver measurable results for clients.

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The Upside of Disruption

Leading Blog

When operating at the edge of a new world, we must rethink old certainties, search for the upside, and ask what will evolve and what will not change because the untapped value lies there, too. He refers to it as D.A.R.E. DATA – Lead with AI Data refers to AI-driven disruption. or Data, Agility, Risk, and Evolution.

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Beyond Metrics – Why Human Capital is Key in Founding and Leadership Team Assessments

N2Growth Blog

Evaluating founding and leadership teams of portfolio companies and acquisition targets has become crucial for investment and operating partners. What previously was referred to as soft skills are becoming core skills and are increasingly seen as necessary in navigating uncertain markets and leading teams through periods of intense growth.

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University President Search: Bridging Academic Vision and Operational Reality

N2Growth Blog

The selection and appointment of the president shape the university’s strategic direction and operational realities for years to come, regardless of how many years they serve in the role. Academic vision refers to the long-term goals and aspirations of the university, encompassing its mission, values, and strategic objectives.

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How to Rapidly Address Leadership Gaps with Interim Executives: A Comprehensive Guide

N2Growth Blog

Engaged for a defined period, they lead specific initiatives, manage transitions, or stabilize operations during times of change. Case Studies Highlighting Interim Executive Success: Turnaround Situations: Interim CEOs have successfully led companies out of financial distress by implementing restructuring plans and revitalizing operations.

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The Ecosystem Economy

Leading Blog

Sectors like construction, real estate, automotive manufacturing, financial services, and health care have been thought of as distinct categories, each operating in its own spheres. The term business ecosystem has been used in the past generally to refer to relationships between one organization and its clients. Or a little of both?

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Competing in the Age of AI

Leading Blog

T HE BIGGEST CHANGE being brought about by AI is not human replicas, but the emergence of digital operating models. The operating model is how that is accomplished. The goal of the operating model is to deliver value at scale, to achieve sufficient scope, and to respond to changes by engaging in sufficient learning.