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4 Diversity Factors in Executive Search: What Hiring Managers Should Really Be Asking

Quick takeaways Diversity questions are now routine in executive search, and rightly so — but they need to be asked at the start of the search, not after a strong shortlist has already been completed. The four diversity factors identified by BCG and the Technical University of Munich were industry background, country of origin, career path, and …

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AI Will Not Replace Recruitment and Executive Search — It Will Sharpen It

Executive Search / By Andrew Thoseby

Quick takeaways Add this near the top of the blog, just after the opening paragraph. AI is not replacing recruitment and executive search consultants; it is sharpening the way they gather, compare, and interpret evidence. The International Labour Organization has found that generative AI is more likely to augment jobs than fully automate them, because …

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AI in Recruitment and Search: Why It Shouldn’t Be Tarred by One Brush

Executive Search / By Andrew Thoseby

AI in recruitment is not automatically biased; the risk comes from poor design, weak governance, historical data, proxy variables, and human misuse — while well-governed AI can improve early-stage fairness and candidate visibility.

Thriving in 2025: Improving Time and Priority Management

Executive Search, Leadership Development / By Andrew Thoseby

Addressing Leadership Bottlenecks in an Era of Unprecedented Pace As we move rapidly toward 2030, the pace of business has shifted from “fast” to “relentless.” Markets are more volatile, organisations are leaner, and the expectations on leaders have never been higher. In our Thriving in 2025 series, we unpack the seven Leadership Barriers highlighted in …

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FINDING GREAT LEADERS IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE

Executive Search, Leadership Development / By Andrew Thoseby

FINDING GREAT LEADERS IS NOT IMPOSSIBLE. Leadership has always been a defining differentiator between organisations that simply operate and those that excel. For many decades, businesses have associated outstanding leadership with two core attributes: the will to lead and the vigorous pursuit of a clear, compelling vision. These traits have been so deeply embedded in …

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What we do When the Economy is a Little Uncertain…..and when it’s flying too!

Executive Search, Leadership Development / By Andrew Thoseby

Having just returned to my desk after 2½ days at the Mindshop advisors conference in Sydney, I took a moment to reflect on why 2025 has already been so rewarding—despite a sluggish economy. It struck me that while we guide our clients through their own Leaders Journey, we are on one too. Here’s a glimpse …

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The Leadership Imperative: How Executives Can Overcome Capacity Bottlenecks

Executive Search, Leadership Development / By Andrew Thoseby

A Strategic Guide for Senior Leaders to Overcome Capacity Bottlenecks As business landscapes become increasingly complex, leaders must proactively overcome capacity bottlenecks to maintain efficiency and drive sustainable growth. Many executives struggle with operational overload, sacrificing strategic decision-making for immediate problem-solving. Challenges Facing Leaders Decision Fatigue: Constantly putting out fires reduces a leader’s ability to make high-quality strategic …

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