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How to Hire an External CEO as an Early-Stage Startup
This guide will walk you through the process, from understanding the need for an external CEO to making the final hiring decision.
How Can You Optimise Your Hiring Process?
Talent acquisition is a crucial component in driving organisational success. However, the traditional methods of advertising job roles, while providing broad exposure, often result in an influx of unqualified candidates. This inefficiency can be particularly detrimental when hiring for executive-level positions, where the stakes are higher, and the need for the right fit is critical.
Advice from SaaS Leaders: Building Winning Teams as a Start-Up
Start up advice from Fractional CRO and Sales Leader Nick Bareham, Ex VP of Sales at Cyara Perry Gale and Advisor at One Peak Partner Investors Martin Moran.
The Emergence of the Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
It's not only AI companies which are expanding on the new technologies. Data shows that countless organisations are building out an AI-skilled workforce. That includes the decision to appoint or hire a chief artificial intelligence officer (CAIO). Guest contributions from Dr. Andrea Isoni, Guillaume Laport and Dan Hammond Smith.
The Financial Advantage of Fractional Hires
Companies constantly seek innovative solutions to streamline operations and cut costs without compromising productivity. In 2023, we witnessed drastic cost-cutting in the form of global redundancies. However, we are now seeing different strategies being increasingly adopted.
Fractional Chief Revenue Officers: Strategic Growth Guidance
Fractional CROs have emerged as critical players in navigating companies through crucial growth phases.
Oakstone International are witnessing an unprecedented surge in demand for fractional CROs, marking a notable shift in how companies approach revenue generation and strategic decision-making. This surge is a direct response to the increased demand from companies seeking the unique advantages fractional CROs bring to the table and a broader shift towards a fractional way of working.
Executive Headhunters: Who Are They, and What Do They Do?
It is not a secret that executive leadership and talent are needed to spearhead companies’ growth and innovation. Organisations often turn to a specialised breed of professionals known as executive headhunters, recruiters or consultants in this pursuit.
What is a C Level Recruiter? Navigating the Executive Landscape
These high-ranking executives are at the helm of strategic decision-making, and finding the right individuals to fill these roles is essential.
The executive search process to fill these roles is specialised to ensure the right individual is hired, minimising organisational costs and disruption.
Why Should You Use an Executive Search Firm When Looking For Executive Leadership?
In the complex and competitive business world, finding exemplary executive leadership can make all the difference in strategy, direction, and growth. These individuals can steer the company towards success; however, identifying and securing this talent can be challenging.
C-Suite Search and Succession
Oakstone offers advice on C-Suite recruitment, executive search and planning C-Suite succession.
The Importance of Executive Talent in Driving SaaS Success
In the fast-paced and competitive world of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), the role of executive talent and leadership cannot be underestimated. These people play a crucial role in driving the success, growth, and direction of SaaS companies.
Vulnerability: Can It Make You a Better Leader?
Knowing what is right and what is wrong in leadership can be confusing. Many leaders strive to maintain an image of invincibility by avoiding uncomfortable situations and shielding themselves from any form of vulnerability. What if vulnerability could be considered a strength?
5 Key Things to Consider When Hiring Your C-Suite
It’s no exaggeration to say that the people in your C-Suite can make or break your company. Poor management can cause operations to take a nosedive, leading to downsizing, closures, and potentially hundreds of people out of work.
Why Is C-Level Hiring So Difficult?
With such high requirements, it’s easy to see why companies lean on executive search firms for assistance, however, the main challenges still remain.
The Well-being of Your C-Suite and Their Team
While the shift in well-being is changing, not all companies are adapting and adopting preventative measures to keep well-being a priority.
How to Improve Performance Reviews as a Manager
Employee reviews give individuals the opportunity to better understand expectations, standards, and performance.
9 Essential Qualities of Good Leadership
All leaders lead differently, however, to be a good leader there are a few essential qualities which are needed.
The 5 Bad Traits Of A Manager
When going for your first interview with a company its difficult to weigh up all the pros and con.
What To Do When You've Made The Wrong Hiring Decision
Finding the right people for any role can be difficult. It’s time consuming and therefore cost consuming so it’s critical to get it right.
5 Simple Ways To Create A Super Team
It’s a challenge for a lot of businesses and developing a winning culture isn’t going to happen overnight.