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Career Transitions


From CFO to CEO
Being a great CFO doesn't automatically make you a great CEO – the transition demands a complete rewiring of how you think about leadership.

Marion Heil
vor 2 Tagen10 Min. Lesezeit


Follow-Up on "Due Diligence Works Both Ways"
Anwering to debate on article and showing how authenticity and honesty about challenges can be a real selling argument for the role, too.

Marion Heil
14. Sept.2 Min. Lesezeit


Due Diligence Works Both Ways: Questions Executives Should Ask Before Saying Yes
Companies and candidates can avoid costly late-stage withdrawals in executive searches by conducting thorough upfront due diligence.

Marion Heil
20. Aug.3 Min. Lesezeit


The Hidden Costs of Extended Executive Job Searches
The biggest cost of extended executive job searches isn't financial - it's deeply personal. How to navigate them.

Marion Heil
5. Aug.3 Min. Lesezeit


How To Expand Senior Networks Cross-Industry
Some ideas how to expand your senior executive network beyond your home industry.

Marion Heil
20. Juli2 Min. Lesezeit


Alternative Paths for Senior Executives: Thriving While the Market Waits
Alternative paths that will help you tide over the crisis, and might even be genuinely attractive career moves that can be very rewarding.

Marion Heil
14. Juli2 Min. Lesezeit


Lessons Learned: How To Ensure Successful Consulting Partner Searches
Consulting Partner searches are highly complex and require understanding the whole consulting ecosystem.

Marion Heil
29. Juni4 Min. Lesezeit


When PowerPoints Fail: The Power of Authentic Connection in Executive Search
Successful executive search partnerships are built on genuine personal connection rather than technical presentations and fee comparisons.

Marion Heil
27. Juni2 Min. Lesezeit


The Reality of Team Moves In Consulting
Team moves are like running several executive searches in parallel, and pose specific challenges.

Marion Heil
25. Juni4 Min. Lesezeit


Should You Grow Consulting Partners Organically or Hire from Outside?
The right approach depends upon where you stand and what you are trying to achieve.

Marion Heil
23. Juni3 Min. Lesezeit


Why Everyone Is Playing It Safe in Executive Hiring Right Now
The Bad News: The cautious executive talent market will persist. The Good News: We will see a massive recruitment boom once this phase is over.

Marion Heil
22. Juni2 Min. Lesezeit


The Partner Profile: What Makes Consulting Leaders Tick
What makes a great Consulting Partner?

Marion Heil
15. Juni3 Min. Lesezeit


The Art of Saying No: Why Honest Feedback Matters More Than the Job Offer
Delivering rejection news with kindness, respect, honesty, and constructive feedback creates impact and lasting relationships.

Marion Heil
3. Apr.2 Min. Lesezeit


Beyond the Resume: The Human Side of Executive Search
Successful executive search goes beyond matching skills to requirements—it's about finding the "spark" of genuine enthusiasm.

Marion Heil
17. März2 Min. Lesezeit


Beyond Perfect CVs: The Nuances of Great Leadership Selection
Great leadership selection requires looking beyond perfect CVs to assess personality and long-term impact rather than just track records.

Marion Heil
26. Feb.2 Min. Lesezeit


Making CEO Succession a Strategic Process, Not a One-Off Event
CEO succession should be a strategic, forward-looking process that builds leadership capability, not a reactive event to replace departing leaders.

Marion Heil
24. Feb.2 Min. Lesezeit
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