Here are the top seven issues I have encountered recently at CXO level (in no particular order):
– reputation: what does the market really think about my history and potential?
– chemistry: the deadly word that makes all the difference to those on the final short-short-list
– age: the elephant in the interview room
– annual reviews: at the top these appear to be flawed, at best
– the headhunter-process: it’s almost a lottery and honest feedback is hard to secure
– relationships at work: there’s always at least one going off the rails
– alumni programmes: higher ROI on people; a route to referred future business, brand enhancement, and motivation for those left behind
I have recently refocused my work on Leadership & Career Development (L&CD) at board level:
– aligning career strategy and business strategy
– finding new roles and business opportunities for clients
– maximising performance at work through IRM – Internal Relationship Management
Ciaran Fenton
Fenton & Co LLP