“Selection of a search firm is based on many factors. But, when you boil it down, what clients are asking for is alarmingly simple – clients want EFFORT and ATTENTION. I think it’s an important reminder to all search firms – regardless of size or status.”
Read MoreDuring the first COVID-19 lock down in New Zealand, Baxter Executive Search completed its first virtual CEO appointment. The entire process, from the initial candidate interview to the final Board interviews, was completed via video technology. The first physical meeting between the Board and the successful CEO was on the CEO’s first day in the role when they met the Chair. It is difficult to imagine an appointment happening like this prior to March 2020. And yet, hundreds of leaders around the world have commenced new roles since the COVID19 crisis. With various lockdowns continuing around the globe, many leaders are commencing their roles virtually. Here we share our experience of a truly virtual executive search process. We share the perspectives of the Chair and the CEO to learn from this experience and understand the benefits and how to mitigate potential risks.
Read MoreThe last 4 weeks of enforced isolation have, if nothing else, provided plenty of room for reflection. Reflection on the current state, previous state and future state of not just home life but also working life. At the moment the distinction between these two areas of life is blurred and for many of us blending our professional responsibilities with our personal roles is proving challenging.
Read MoreThe recent and sudden global shock has resulted in leaders being challenged in all sorts of ways. There is little written about leading remotely in the current context and remote working pre COVID 19 bears little resemblance to remote working under lockdown. The following article presents observations from listening and watching leaders over the past weeks.
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