You recognize the transformational power of exceptional leadership, and so do we. In the face of today’s unrelenting competitive pressures, shifting market dynamics and ever-increasing customer expectations, the organizations that will be most successful are those that have the right people in the top leadership roles working effectively together, an organizational culture that is aligned with the strategic direction of the business, and a commitment to developing the leaders needed for the future.
A premier executive search and leadership advisory firm for 60 years, we provide the insight that organizations around the world rely on to select and develop executives, set new leaders up for success, optimize team effectiveness, and evaluate and evolve their organizational cultures.
Mergers and Acquisitions
Regardless of the deal strategy or type, most
mergers fail to deliver the anticipated value
due to weak talent management practices,
inattention to culture and organizational issues,
and conflict among senior team members. Both
pre- and post-merger, we partner with clients to
identify potential cultural barriers that may need
to be overcome, define the capabilities required
for critical roles in the merged company, and
provide accurate, objective assessments that
help companies select, retain and integrate the
right people for the business and forge a unified
top team.
Organizational Culture, Talent and Strategy Alignment
A company’s culture can make or break even
the most insightful strategy, but it is one
lever of performance that companies can
struggle to harness. Boards and management
teams can help foster long-term shareholder
value by deepening their understanding of
culture and forging a culture that is aligned
with the business strategy, especially when
transformation is on the agenda. Our
proprietary organizational culture framework and diagnostic tools
help companies define their current culture and
identify the cultural styles that support their
strategic imperatives. We use these insights to
design and implement a target culture, and help
teams make related leadership decisions.
CEO and Senior Executive Onboarding
The earliest days for a new leader, especially
the CEO, represent a critical window for
establishing the tone and agenda for the rest
of his or her tenure. With thoughtful planning,
a new CEO can use the first 100 days to lay the
groundwork for success in many important
areas: putting in place the right top leadership;
evaluating the culture and whether it supports
business strategy; and creating a strong
working partnership with the board and critical
stakeholders. We offer customized support to
help new CEOs and other senior executives
make the most out of this critical window, with a
specific focus on enhancing individual and team
effectiveness, building needed expertise, and
defining and shaping the organization’s culture.
Top Team Effectiveness
Organizations that cultivate and sustain high-performing
senior leadership teams are more
likely to outpace the competition and realize
breakout success. We identify and measure the
factors that have the greatest impact on the
health of top leadership teams, including team
styles and dynamics, and provide advice for
improving team performance and alignment
with the future direction of the business. We
advise on areas such as team formation, role
definition and structure.
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Applying deep expertise, proprietary tools and considerable experience, we
provide the insight into executive experience; leadership capabilities; style and
aptitudes; as well as culture and team dynamics that enable better leadership
decisions at important junctures for the business.