NEWS & RESOURCES

Embracing the "New Normal" in Your Business and Leadership Strategies  This article explores four proven strategies to help you move forward in the economic recovery.  

Hit the Ground Running: Four Things to Do Before the New Hire Starts  This article offers executive assimilation tips for the new hire.

Insights

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Issue 9 Features an article entitled "CEO Succession, Part 1:  The Alpha and the Omega," that explores the challenges associated with CEO succession planning, responsibilities of the board of directors in this process, and a brief summary of what a succession plan entails.  Also in this issue:  a review of the book Reputation Rules:  Selecting Executives Who Fit, by Daniel Diermeier, and a brief look at one company's innovative tactic for boosting revenue.

Issue 8 Features an article entitled "Videoconferencing Saves Money, Streamlines Interview Process," that examines the benefits, availability and affordability of using videoconferencing, especially in the early stages of interviewing.  Also in this issue:  a recent search highlight, a review of the book Change the Culture, Change the Game, by Roger Connors and Tom Smith, and a brief look at executive-level hiring in 2011.  

Issue 7  Features an article entitled "Executive Relocation:  Winning the Battle," that explores the real estate issues and other factors affecting executive relocation today, an executive assimilation piece that identifies five discussion areas to help the new hire hit the ground running, and a review of the book Your Next Move:  The Leader's Guide to Navigating Major Career Transitions, by Michael J. Watkins.

Issue 6 Features an article exploring what the "new normal" means for your business, the second part of our discussion about the hiring manager, a recent search highlight, and a review of the book The Right Leader:  Selecting Executives Who Fit, by Nat Stoddard with Claire Wyckoff.

Issue 5 Includes articles discussing the importance of the hiring manager, reflections on the financial crisis and the recommended reading Deciding Who Leads: How Executive Recruiters Drive, Direct & Disrupt the Global Search for Leadership Talent, by Joseph Daniel McCool.

Issue 4 Includes articles discussing why off limits should matter to you and recommended reading by Robert M. Fulmer and Jared L. Bleak The Leadership Advantage: How the Best Companies Are Developing Their Talent to Pave the Way for Future Success.

Issue 3 Includes articles discussing industry trends, strategic partnerships and the recommended reading Great People Decisions: Why They Matter So Much, Why They Are So Hard, and How You Can Master Them.

Issue 2 Includes articles about women in leadership roles, experiencing C-level turnover and a book by Rich Karlgaard, How People Across America are Transforming Their Lives.

Issue 1 Includes articles about telecommuting, executive assimilation and the critically acclaimed book, The New American Workplace.