by Warren Rutherford | Dec 8, 2021 | Executive Search, Transition Planning
Conducting an executive search for a CEO for a closely held or family-owned company where the owner(s) don’t have a successor-candidate already working for the company can contribute to challenges for any search consultant no matter how qualified. One of the principal...
by Warren Rutherford | Jun 29, 2021 | Executive Search, Uncategorized
*Note: I wrote this article originally in 2015 and decided to update it based on our past year’ experience with COVID. Best Candidate Questions You’ve Ever Heard! Sound Like A Game Show? Executive search gives me the opportunity to talk with lots of candidates. I...
by Warren Rutherford | Jun 16, 2021 | Executive Search, Uncategorized
How To Become Better With Succession Executive Search In 10 Minutes I know, you’re promised 10 minutes. Well, this read will be less than that! Planning and implementing a succession executive search require a strategy. Here are some tips for closely held companies....
by Warren Rutherford | May 13, 2021 | benchmark profiles, Executive Recruitment, Executive Search, Uncategorized
Building a DEI focused benchmark profile for use in an executive search effort that is consistent with EEO guidelines should consider the involvement of a team of stakeholders who can effectively represent the diversity of the company, thus lessening the potential for...
by Warren Rutherford | May 12, 2021 | Executive Recruitment, Executive Search, Uncategorized
When companies embark on development of a business strategy and plan many use a tool such as a SWOT or, more recently, a SOAR to help them vet options and to chart a course of action. In years past I favored a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities,...
by Warren Rutherford | Apr 23, 2021 | C-Level Recruiter, C-Level Search, Executive Recruitment, Executive Search
Here are 3 keys to successful executive search based on my experience as an executive search consultant. Businesses that need a new chief executive officer, a new chief financial officer, or a new chief operations officer – to name a few, often seek out executive...
