Category Archives: Executive Search FAQs

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. An executive assessment is a structured evaluation of a leader’s or candidate’s capabilities, […]

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. Talent mapping is the systematic process of identifying and profiling the leadership talent across a competitive […]

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. A board director is a formal, elected member of the board with fiduciary duties, voting rights, and […]

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. Both COO (Chief Operating Officer) and President commonly denote the second-in-command who runs […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. A 360 reference check for an executive candidate gathers input from people at all levels around them, former managers, peers, and direct […]

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. Employer brand is a company’s reputation as a place to work, the perception that shapes whether talented people want to […]

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. Executive headhunting is the practice of directly and discreetly approaching senior professionals, […]

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, here is the direct answer employers actually need, without the jargon. A CFO (Chief Financial Officer) is the top finance executive, owning financial strategy, capital, and the board relationship. A Controller […]

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. A compensation band is a defined pay range for a role or level, with a minimum, midpoint, and maximum, […]

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. A boomerang executive is a leader who leaves a company and later returns, often to a more senior role. […]