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Leadership Strategies


Should You Build An In-House Executive Search Function?
The best top talent acquisition approach - internal, external, or hybrid - depends on your company's unique situation, not universal best practices.

Marion Heil
2. Okt.8 Min. Lesezeit


Beyond Traditional Leaders: Current Industry Challenges Across DACH
A sector-by-sector analysis of how transformation is reshaping leadership needs in DACH. From automotive to energy to retail, organizations now seek executives who can integrate complexity rather than optimize individual functions.

Marion Heil
18. Sept.10 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


Planning Leadership Transitions in Family Businesses: Getting It Right
Family business succession succeeds when families start planning early, communicate openly, and balance family aspirations with professional business requirements.

Marion Heil
9. Sept.3 Min. Lesezeit


For Boards: How To Avoid Dangerous Succession Planning Mistakes
Boards are creating bigger risks by defaulting to "safe" promotions instead of strategic succession planning.

Marion Heil
25. 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


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 Executive Talent Expert: A Detailed Profile for Board Directors
Boards need directors with real executive talent expertise and talent acquisition expertise to effectively develop executive talent.

Marion Heil
12. Mai2 Min. Lesezeit


The Heart of Family Business Succession: When "Just a CEO" Won't Cut It
Successful family business succession requires leaders who understand "the company's soul", not just business metrics.

Marion Heil
14. März2 Min. Lesezeit


It Was Never A Dress: The Reality of Women's Leadership Progress
Even while women's C-suite representation has grown significantly, meaningful progress requires more intentional action.

Marion Heil
7. 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


Beyond CEO Succession: How Boards Should Develop Leadership
Boards should actively develop leadership ecosystems, not just manage CEO succession events.

Marion Heil
13. Feb.2 Min. Lesezeit
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