Category Archives: For Employers

25 Interview Questions to Ask When Hiring a VP of Human Resources (With What Great Answers Sound Like)

Senior Management Interview

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I offer these 25 interview questions to ask when hiring a VP of Human Resources, drawn from real assessment work rather than theory. Each question comes with listening guidance: the shape of a great answer, and […]

How to Measure CFO Performance: KPIs, Scorecards, and Benchmarks

Executive Financial Dashboard Meeting

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I built this framework for measuring CFO performance from the scorecards that actually govern well. Measurement done badly is worse than none: it rewards theater and punishes honesty. The six KPIs below come with […]

How to Measure Chief AI Officer Performance: KPIs, Scorecards, and Benchmarks

AI Executive Dashboard

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I built this framework for measuring Chief AI Officer performance from the scorecards that actually govern well. Measurement done badly is worse than none: it rewards theater and punishes honesty. The six KPIs […]

How to Measure VP of Human Resources Performance: KPIs, Scorecards, and Benchmarks

HR Analytics Dashboard

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I built this framework for measuring VP of Human Resources performance from the scorecards that actually govern well. Measurement done badly is worse than none: it rewards theater and punishes honesty. The six […]

The First 90 Days: An Onboarding Roadmap for a CMO

CMO Leading Team

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I built this 90-day onboarding roadmap for a CMO from the transitions that succeeded and the autopsies of those that did not. The first ninety days are asymmetric: credibility built early compounds for years, […]

The First 90 Days: An Onboarding Roadmap for a General Manager

Business Onboarding Meeting

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I built this 90-day onboarding roadmap for a General Manager from the transitions that succeeded and the autopsies of those that did not. The first ninety days are asymmetric: credibility built early compounds for […]

The First 90 Days: An Onboarding Roadmap for a VP of Manufacturing

Manufacturing Executive Meeting

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I built this 90-day onboarding roadmap for a VP of Manufacturing from the transitions that succeeded and the autopsies of those that did not. The first ninety days are asymmetric: credibility built early compounds […]

Private Equity Leadership Hiring in Energy & Utilities: What PortCo Boards Get Wrong

Utility Company Leadership Meeting

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I wrote this for private-equity investors and portfolio-company boards on leadership hiring in Energy & Utilities, and specifically what PortCo boards get wrong. Energy-transition assets and services have drawn […]

Private Equity Leadership Hiring in Renewable Energy & Solar: What PortCo Boards Get Wrong

Solar Energy Board Meeting

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I wrote this for private-equity investors and portfolio-company boards on leadership hiring in Renewable Energy & Solar, and specifically what PortCo boards get wrong. Infrastructure funds and private equity are […]

Private Equity Leadership Hiring in Logistics & 3PL: What PortCo Boards Get Wrong

Private Equity Meeting 1 1

As Global Head of Research & Leadership Advisory at JRG Partners, I wrote this for private-equity investors and portfolio-company boards on leadership hiring in Logistics & 3PL, and specifically what PortCo boards get wrong. Private equity has driven heavy consolidation across […]