As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I answer this question constantly from boards and employers, so here is the clear version. Give a strong candidate reasonable time to make a considered decision, usually a few days to a week, but set a clear […]
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As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have written this plain-English explainer because the question comes up in nearly every client conversation. Enough to assess the candidate thoroughly without dragging out and losing them, typically four to […]
As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. Look past the tie to fit for your specific situation, since two finalists who seem equally strong overall are rarely equal on the dimensions […]
As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I answer this question constantly from boards and employers, so here is the clear version. The people with a genuine stake in the hire and the ability to assess something the role requires, kept to a small, […]
As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I answer this question constantly from boards and employers, so here is the clear version. Yes, and you should tell them personally, promptly, and with genuine care, because how you handle a passed-over internal […]
As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have written this plain-English explainer because the question comes up in nearly every client conversation. Yes, the full board should interview CEO finalists, because selecting the CEO is the board’s most […]
As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have written this plain-English explainer because the question comes up in nearly every client conversation. Keep the relationship warm through genuine, respectful ongoing contact, because a strong runner-up is […]
As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I have written this plain-English explainer because the question comes up in nearly every client conversation. You run a confidential search with a tightly controlled circle of knowledge, and you almost certainly […]
As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. Announce it personally and thoughtfully, tailoring the message to reassure and orient employees internally before communicating externally, […]
As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I answer this question constantly from boards and employers, so here is the clear version. Stabilize first, understand why, then decide between retention and replacement, in that order, rather than reacting […]



