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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


When Puss in Boots Outperforms the Ogre: When You Might Be Better Off With A Boutique
For most senior searches below the Fortune Top 500 tier, boutique firms deliver superior outcomes through partner-level attention, local expertise, and genuine partnership that global firms cannot match.

Marion Heil
13. Okt.8 Min. Lesezeit


When You Need A Shrek: Recognizing When Global Search Giants Make Sense
Global search giants remain the optimal choice for highly complex and fully global Fortune 500 CEO appointments.

Marion Heil
13. Okt.5 Min. Lesezeit


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


The DACH Executive Talent Market: Market Intelligence and Perspective
Some market intelligence on what is currently going on in the DACH executive recruitment market. Despite the current cautious executive market in DACH we see significant shifts in what organizations are looking for in their leaders.

Marion Heil
17. Sept.9 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


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 Costs of Failed Placements
The financial risk of getting executive placement wrong far outweighs the costs of getting it right.

Marion Heil
11. Aug.2 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


Bad Succession Planning Is a Board-Level Risk
You wouldn't run a company without insurance. Why run one without succession readiness?

Marion Heil
28. Juli2 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
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