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Executive Search BLOG
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Hire for the NEXT Need - June 2/10
Considering “where do we want this individual to develop from here” in the context of the larger organization’s future needs will help hiring managers keep succession in mind.
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Avoid Political Hiring Decisions - March 10/10
Even the most self-aware among us can be unconsciously swayed by political considerations when hiring, particularly when hiring a successor, or in situations where there is political sensitivity around the role.
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Reverse Mentoring? - July 16/09
By spending time listening first-hand to those who are much further down the chain of command, you may find out a lot of things you didn’t know, and not just about your organization.
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Think Like a Pilot - June 9/09
Many organizations are facing the need to cut staff in order to survive the recession, but cutting too much can sometimes be worse than not cutting enough.
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Carpe Diem - May 8/09
Smart firms are taking advantage of a unique opportunity to strengthen their management teams by recruiting talented individuals during the economic downturn.
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Time to Lay Low - April 6/09
The global economic meltdown has created an atmosphere of public anger and contempt for the wealthy that hasn’t been seen since the French Revolution.
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Move 'em on Over - March 5/09
Smart organizations are using this recession as an opportunity to recruit and train high potential talent with transferable skills from other industries.
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What's Your Market Value? - November 24, 2008
How do you know if your compensation expectations are realistic? Ask a recruiter! Most recruiters work across a variety of industries, as well as functional roles, so they’re a good source for this kind of information...
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New Executives Should 'Bunt' - October 14, 2008
In baseball, if you want to be sure to get a man on base, you bunt. We recommend that new executives borrow this strategy to improve their chances of success in the first few months with an organization...
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The Best Route - September 15/08
When you’re trying to get from A to B in a cab, you want your driver to know the quickest route to get there, as well as the best alternative routes. The same principle can be applied to research.
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The Perfect Process - September 8/08
One of the benefits of being a private firm is having the ability to adapt our processes to the needs of our clients. While tight, solid operating processes are necessary to efficiently and reliably run an organization, they’re only a framework, and can sometimes be an impediment to success if they’re too rigid.
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Meet the Folks - September 2/08
I think it’s useful to get a well-rounded view of a candidate by introducing them to one or two others in the organization, as there are often issues that get overlooked or questions that might have been asked when working alone...
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Testing Talent - August 25/08
I often get asked ‘What tests do you use to assess candidates?’ Well, that all depends upon the client and our assessment of their needs...
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Director Independence - August 19/08
In most roles, there are one or two requirements that are critical and must be considered "non-negotiable". In the case of Board Directors, I’d have to say that requirement is independence.
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Give to Get - August 5/08
Senior executives who are looking to stay relevant and keep their industry knowledge current should consider mentoring.
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Plan for Everything - July 28/08
Smart leaders know that the basis of success in business (and life) is having a solid plan and then implementing it effectively. But there are still some organizations that haven't got a definite, or even informal, succession plan for dealing with the loss of key senior executives.
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Take a Break - July 21/08
Constant demands and time pressures slowly wear you down, so it's important to detach yourself and give your mind (and body) some well deserved rest every now and then...
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Follow Your Instincts - July 14/08
Sometimes, as a recruiter, we see a candidate who doesn’t match the specifications exactly, but whom we feel offers unique strengths that make them worth including in the search process...
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Too Much Information - June 30/08
One of the mistakes that some clients make when interviewing candidates is getting caught up in details, or side-tracking into minor internal issues that are irrelevant to the position and likely to make a candidate shy away from the role.
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Look Way Ahead - May 26/08
It can be tempting to ignore succession when you're in a pinch, but you're better off dealing with a lack of experience now, than a lack of talent later.
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Failure Can Be Good - May 12/08
There is no better teacher than failure. Unfortunately, great candidates are often passed over because of a perceived ‘black spot’ on their record, and that’s too bad, because those individuals may be less likely to make such mistakes in the future, as a result of that experience.
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Money May Tempt... - May 5/08
Good news for smaller organizations that can’t compete head-to-head with the big guys on compensation: Money is a great motivator, but it’s not a guarantee of loyalty...
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A Leader’s Job is to Lead - April 21, 2008
There are a few fundamental traits that mark true leadership talent - great interpersonal skills, critical strategic thinking, a proactive approach to business and a relentless drive to succeed.
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Red Flags or Red Herrings? - April 14, 2008
I’ve seen a lot of great talent passed over in my time for a lot of reasons, some of them potentially valid, but I have to wonder when I see a great candidate rejected over superficial or perceived faults.
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Be Careful What You Wish For... - November 19, 2007
I often hear clients say they want to hire a ‘P&G or GE type’, hoping to take advantage of the comprehensive training and development provided by such prestigious organizations. I advise them to consider whether they’re in a position to benefit from that knowledge...
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Are You Really Saving Time? - Nov 5, 2007
Last week, I talked about the amount of work it takes to coordinate communication with our IIC Partners. Time is a challenge for everyone, and we all have to choose where we can spend it most efficiently...
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Hard Choices - October 29, 2007
At our recent Annual General Meeting of IIC Partners in Vienna, I realized that while I always complain about the amount of work required to be involved in this type of organization, it really is worthwhile...
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