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Drinking the Talent Kool-Aid | N2Growth Blog

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If recruiting, training and development is being charged to a mid-level manager whose real domain expertise lies in administration and compliance then talent will likely become your largest contingent liability as opposed to your biggest asset. .&# I would encourage you to read a previous post on “ Workforce Reduction.&#

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Toxic Work Environments | N2Growth Blog

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This is why a value based approach to recruiting is a key component when teaming-out the organization, and is especially important as you build a senior leadership group. Real leaders will quickly coach toxic team members to a healthy place, or show them the door - there is no third option.

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Entrepreneur, CEO or Both? | N2Growth Blog

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It has been my experience that it is much easier to recruit talent or acquire resources than it is to properly deploy talent and allocate resources. I believe great leaders will mentor and coach subordinates for the purpose of identifying and developing other great leaders. Thanks for the continued wisdom and over the top thinking.

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Loyalty vs. Tenure | N2Growth Blog

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I believe this goes for recruiting too. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. While there is more opportunity for learning over a longer period of time, doesn't necessarily mean that higher tenured individual is better. Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved

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Leadership Self Examination | N2Growth Blog

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If you find that you lack skill sets and competencies in certain areas seek out mentors and coaches to shore-up your weaknesses, and more importantly, use your professional advisors to assist you in leveraging your strengths. Want to find out? On with the exam… Section I: Character. Section IX: Team Building.

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When to Restructure | N2Growth Blog

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The inability to recruit or retain tier-one talent. Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Following are five representative tips that will help you recognize the need for a reengineering initiative: Unusual declines in revenue, margin, market-share, customer loyalty, or brand equity.

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Disruptive Business Models | N2Growth Blog

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When was the last time your executive team brought in some new blood by recruiting a rock star? Does anyone on your executive team have a coach or mentor? Copyright/Legal Privacy Resources Sitemap N2Growth Blog © Copyright 2010 N2Growth. Has your business embraced social media? Our Freedom. All Rights Reserved