N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 2, 2024

At its heart, succession planning is all about pinpointing and nurturing future leaders who can seamlessly step into critical roles within an organization when the time comes. The strength and longevity of an organization often depend on effective succession planning.

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N2Growth Blog

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding the Importance of Succession Planning in Business Succession planning is a strategic commitment to future-proofing an organization. A robust succession plan also builds a culture of continuous learning, where employees are engaged, curious, and motivated to develop their skills.

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Leadership Freak

MARCH 12, 2025

The thing I hate about planning is the feeling that something is getting done. Planning is talking, not doing. Acollective sigh of relief at the end of planning sessionspredicts disaster. Plans dont work, people do. You plan a disaster if you rely on plans made annually.

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N2Growth Blog

AUGUST 15, 2024

In every forward-thinking organization, the need for thoughtful planning around key leadership roles is undeniable. Succession planning isn’t just about filling future vacancies—it’s about proactively shaping the future of the company with a plan.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 4, 2024

While this control can drive innovation and maintain the founding vision, it also introduces complexities in planning and executing effective leadership succession and transition. Together, they can develop a comprehensive transition plan that addresses stakeholder concerns and minimizes disruption.

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HR Digest

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Furthermore, 79% of employers claimed that they had ordered these employees to be placed under performance improvement plans while 60% of them admitted to eventually firing them. The post Employers are Firing Gen Z Graduates and Don’t Plan on Hiring More appeared first on The HR Digest.

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Let's Grow Leaders

MARCH 17, 2025

NOTE: We find there’s some tongue-in-cheek catharsis in using the word “couth” during the forming stages of the team agreement, but you’ll want to rename it before you begin your widespread communication plan. You can download this FREE spreadsheet to make it easier (just click on the image to the right).

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

The Distinct Role of Consultants in Strategic Planning While interim executives immerse themselves within an organization to drive change from the inside, consultants offer external expertise that shapes strategic planning processes.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Their strategic mindset enables them to identify opportunities and risks, crafting plans that advance organizational objectives. A well-planned interview process greatly influences hiring success. Adaptability: With industries undergoing constant change, leaders must be committed to continuous learning.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 14, 2024

We would love to partner with you and your executive team to build a practical plan for a high-performing, human-centered culture (it’s what we do best). Ensure every executive team member team has a practical plan to model, communicate, and build a cadence of accountability and celebration around those habits.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

If, for instance, a firm plans to expand internationally or invest in emerging technologies for process optimization, the candidates track record and success metrics in these arenas become central to our evaluation process. N2Growth orchestrates a strategic transition plan that prioritizes clarity, transparency, and early accomplishments.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Transitioning to a Digital-First Approach Adopting a digital-first methodology signifies a fundamental shift where technology and data become central to decision-making and strategic planning. Addressing these challenges requires strategic planning and effective management.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Their strategic mindset enables them to craft ambitious plans that drive commercial excellence across sales, marketing, product development, and customer service. Progressing through roles in sales, marketing, or business development provides the necessary exposure to market intricacies and strategic planning.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Co-Creating a Plan Once you’ve reframed development, it’s time to co-create a plan. Now, go co-create that plan. Growth can be subtle. It can be about deepening their expertise, building stronger relationships, or finding more efficient ways to work. You’ve got this. Has this ever happened to you?

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Let's Grow Leaders

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

Get your team back on track by planning ahead with these five steps. Last-minute fire drills, interruptions, and real emergencies can become a permanent way of life. It’s a common lament: “It’s so crazy around here. We never know what’s going to […].

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Leading Blog

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Transcript 5 Things New Managers Must Do In Their First Week by @davidburkus These Leadership Questions Revive Team Commitment by @KateNasser The New Nihilism by @jamesstrock 3 Ways To Create Better Book Plans by @wallybock 4 Common Marketplace Leadership Sayings That Don’t (Fully) Apply in Ministry by @EricGeiger The Chief Skill Employers Want Isn’t (..)

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Let's Grow Leaders

DECEMBER 2, 2024

This situation might be a chance to learn the reality of a negative workplace and equip you to work on an exist plan. Maybe this is a chance for you to lead through a messy situation and help everyone find a better outcome. “What’s at stake if I stay silent?

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Let's Grow Leaders

JANUARY 13, 2025

” Now youre able to address the actual issuetheir need for better planning and communicationrather than escalating the conflict. The person will likely respond, “Yeah, I am frustrated. It feels like I never have enough time to do my best work.” Practical Tips to Use Reflect to Connect 1.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Michael Doctoroff on conflict: Conflicts, when properly controlled and resolved, can be a powerful tool for developing creative business plans and objectives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Without conflict, the organization would remain in a happy state of inactivity. In a way, business is built on conflict.

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

Numerous studies, including those focused on organizational psychology, suggest that comprehensive feedback loops correlate directly with improved leadership competencies and more effective succession planning.

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Leading Blog

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Principle #3: Learn To Love the Process To reach your goals, you need a step-by-step plan that becomes part of the process of reaching your target. Your weakness can force you to put guardrails in place that address your issue in such a way that it strengthens the habits that drive you forward.

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N2Growth Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Information on employee benefits, such as healthcare, retirement plans, and work-life balance initiatives, can also be compelling. Furthermore, it’s beneficial to include details about the company culture, illustrating what makes the workplace unique and inviting.

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Let's Grow Leaders

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Follow-up Prompts: “Is there a golden nugget we missed in our initial plans that we should consider next time? “This Didn’t Go as Planned. Follow-up Prompts: “If we had to draft a Plan B—or C—right now, what would it look like?” ” “What’s our plan for data verification next time?”

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N2Growth Blog

JANUARY 9, 2025

The N2Growth Approach to Compliance Executive Recruitment N2Growth begins each engagement by gaining a deep understanding of the clients culture, leadership objectives, and overall strategic plan. By combining data-driven tools with human insight, N2Growth significantly increases the likelihood of a lasting and productive placement.

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Great Results Team Building

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Chaminade didn’t have a single standout player who could take on Ralph Sampson alone; instead, they created a plan to maximize each player’s unique strengths, combining them into a strategy where the sum was greater than the individual parts. In business, the same principle applies.

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N2Growth Blog

APRIL 17, 2024

Long-serving CEOs may delay or neglect succession planning, which can be detrimental to the organization when the time comes for a leadership transition. A lack of succession planning can lead to disruptions in leadership and uncertainty among employees, investors, and other stakeholders.

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Next Level Blog

MARCH 25, 2025

His diagnosis was that there was misalignment because the team members were allowed to let it slide on giving the verbal, Yes, as in, Yes, I am signed up for this plan and am flying in formation with the rest of the team.

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N2Growth Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Creating a Comprehensive Leadership Development Plan Developing a robust leadership development plan requires strategic focus and dedication. The plan should aim to identify and cultivate potential leaders within the organization, with particular attention to individuals who consistently exhibit leadership qualities.

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Let's Grow Leaders

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

This is where a 5 x 5 communication plan is essential. Plan your celebration and accountability strategy from the start. Comprehensively Communicate Once you’re visibly modeling the desired business culture, the next step is to communicate throughout the organization. Is there a way to renew the commitment and follow through now?

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Leading Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

They analyze the situation, devise a plan, and communicate effectively, ensuring that everyone is aligned and informed. Individuals who can think clearly and strategically in high-pressure situations are often the ones who can turn challenges into opportunities. This ability to calmly navigate crises strengthens the team’s resilience.

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