Posts by Aleksander Sokler

As social creatures, communication is fundamental to our existence because it’s how we connect, collaborate, and understand one another. In any organizations, we need to communicate to understand and cooperate– internal communication is at the heart of its success or failure. It applies to every team member – from the owner of the company to…

In today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world, the traditional metrics of intelligence—IQ  and EQ – are no longer sufficient to define effective leadership. Today, a new measure is rising in importance: AQ, or Adaptability Quotient. The term was popularized by Natalie Fratto, a venture capitalist at Goldman Sachs, during her 2017 TED Talk…

Ah, vacation.  That mythical stretch of time where people are supposed to unwind, recharge, sip something with a mini umbrella in it — and definitely not reply to emails, check Teams, or sneak in a quick Zoom call from a hotel balcony. Unless, of course… they are. Welcome to the age of the wor(c)ation —…

Hardly any conversation about a recruitment project passes without the question: How easy or difficult can this role be filled? Companies want to understand why some positions remain vacant for months, while others appear to be filled quickly and effortlessly. But what determines the complexity of a search – and does a truly ‘simple’ mandate…

Not everything can be covered with AI; The strategic value of keeping alumni relations As part of our 20th anniversary Trescon Slovenia decided to also share a special moment at an alumni get-together that we organized in May. It was a chance to catch up with some of our ex-colleagues and share some fun stories…

What Really Determines Success – From a Headhunter’s Perspective When we help companies fill key leadership positions, we know that our job doesn’t end once the right candidate is selected. The real “test” begins after the contract is signed – during the manager’s first 100 days in the new role. As executive search consultants, we…

Every organization goes through various stages of development, from the pioneering phase to becoming a mature organization, and possibly even restructuring or renewal. Each phase comes with different priorities, challenges, and most importantly: a different need for leadership. The right leadership, aligned with the organization’s maturity stage, is essential to drive growth or maintain sustainable…

69 % of companies reported significant talent shortages in Germany – a 20-year all time high. The estimation of labour population in the next 5-8 years will further aggravate this situation, given the baby-boomer generation in Germany will get closer to retirement until 2033. Means – if you think the talent situation in Germany will…

The Roman poet Ovid completed his work “Metamorphoses” in 8 AD. This epic poem’s central theme is “change,” an omnipresent force that affects both gods and mortals, transforming them into distinct beings and elements of nature. Ovid narrates how actions and desires result in physical and emotional changes, driven largely by the unpredictable nature of…