Executive Search

During the last years many organizations have become flatter due to extensive de-layering and at the same time, the number of start-ups, whose organizations are flat, has exploded. This increasing lack of hierarchy leads companies to look for Managers/Leaders that can lead with lack of authority.  Leading without authority can be challenging, as it requires…

Leadership plays a crucial role in driving organizational success and inspiring teams to achieve their full potential. To excel as a leader, it is essential to possess a well-rounded set of competencies that encompass various skills, behaviours, and qualities. Leadership competency frameworks provide a structured approach to identify, develop, and assess these competencies, enabling organizations…

In the fast-paced and highly competitive business landscape, the demand for talented executives who can drive innovation, steer companies towards growth, and navigate complex challenges is ever-increasing. Traditional executive search methods often relied on manual processes, which were time-consuming, subjective, and limited in their ability to uncover the best candidates. However, the advent of Artificial…

In a challenging and constantly evolving global job market, characterised in some industries by chronic talent shortages, search firms face the ongoing challenge of identifying, sourcing, and securing the best talent for their clients. Up until the last few years, it would be safe to make the generalisation that those experienced search consultants who had…

What makes some people have successful careers with prestigious titles at the most exciting companies? If you ask individuals who hold these positions, it is not uncommon to hear answers like “talented,” “worked harder than others,” “sacrificed a lot,” “extremely ambitious,” and “had a clear plan.” While these factors may be true – wholly or…

In former times, the Headhunting & Executive Search market in Germany was pretty transparent, highly structured and in many aspects political. Many different service-offerings were clearly defined – and were pursuing similar processes in differing industry sectors and search levels.  Nowadays, and especially in post-covid times, little seems to be working in Executive search &…

Expanding your business operations abroad can be a thrilling and rewarding endeavour. However, venturing into a new country requires careful planning, strategic decision-making, and the right team to lead your efforts. One crucial role that can significantly impact your success is finding a competent and experienced Country Director.  How Executive Search Services can support you…

In the dynamic and ever-evolving business landscape, executive search plays a pivotal role in identifying top-tier talent to lead organizations toward success. However, the process of executive search is not without its challenges. Today, as we find ourselves in the year 2023, the field of executive search is facing a new set of obstacles that…

As an organizational psychologist I’m fascinated with the way leadership has changed over the years. It’s not status or hierarchy that makes you the leader of a team anymore. It is facilitating your people to grow. More and more companies want their executives to be servant leaders. Leaders who help employees flourish instead of telling…