Posts by Aleksander Sokler

Senior executives who suddenly find themselves between roles often face a difficult transition. After decades of leadership experience, many assume that their track record alone will quickly open the next opportunity. However, the executive job market works very differently from traditional recruitment. In reality, the transition for senior leaders often requires a shift in strategy,…

We’re entering a new phase in the talent market, and I’m not sure enough people are paying attention to what’s happening. Candidates use AI to refine their CVs. Companies use AI to draft job descriptions. Hiring managers put together question sets with the help of AI and generate transcripts. On the surface, this might look…

Why AI is making executive selection harder to interpret – not easier For decades, executive search has relied on the assumption that signals such as CVs, career trajectories, interviews, references, and market reputation provide a sufficiently reliable basis for assessing candidates. While never perfect, these signals allowed organizations to differentiate between options and make structured…

You have found a strong candidate. The conversations went well. There is a clear fit in terms of experience, leadership style and culture. The candidate can make an immediate impact. And yet, in many executive search processes, the same reaction follows: “Let’s wait a little longer. Maybe there is someone even better ” It sounds…

Executive recruitment public sector challenges are intensifying across Canada as a wave of senior leadership retirements converges with growing competition from the private sector. Government agencies, Crown corporations, and parapublic institutions are facing mounting pressure to secure leaders who can operate within complex governance frameworks while delivering measurable impact. According to Government of Canada data,…

Organisations are facing a paradox: while hiring has become more cautious in the current economic climate, the structural shortage of skilled talent remains. In Germany, 36% of companies are still unable to fill open roles, while 83% expect negative consequences from talent shortages in the years ahead (DIHK). The competition for the right candidates has…

C-suite recruitment is one of the most consequential processes organizations undertake when hiring senior leaders. A single executive decision can reshape corporate strategy, influence organizational culture, and determine whether a company successfully navigates market disruption.  Still, many organizations still approach senior leadership recruitment using methods designed for mid-level roles. This carries a significant level of…

In many companies, the problem isn’t a shortage of people, but a lack of clear roles, responsibilities, and decision-making processes. It is precisely at this point where organisational chaos begins, hindering the company’s further development. In many organisations, a period of rapid growth brings not only increased revenues and expanding teams, but also challenges that…

Across many mature and fast-changing markets, organisations are working through a familiar equation. One where expectations keep rising, budgets are tighter, and the pace of change is not slowing down. The result is that many leaders are being asked to deliver measurable outcomes with leaner resources, while still protecting innovation and resilience within their teams.…