EO Executives - Results through people

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2025! 🎅🎄🌟    2024 brought its fair share of challenges but, more importantly, countless opportunities to connect with inspiring people, support impactful projects, and experience moments that reminded us why we do what we do: because people are at the heart of everything.    As Christmas approaches, it’s time to pause, reflect, and look back with gratitude at the shared journey we've had. We've seen careers embark on new paths and companies strengthened by the right leadership. For us, success is not just about filling positions—it’s about creating connections that truly make a difference.    With optimism and eagerness, we look ahead to 2025—a year full of new opportunities and exciting challenges. But before we move forward, we take a moment to thank our clients for their trust and our candidates for their courage and openness.    The EO Executives team wishes you and your loved ones a holiday season filled with special moments, meaningful connections, and little wonders. May the new year bring success and countless moments that fill your heart with joy and light!     #ResultsThroughPeople ✅ 

Are you listening – or are you just waiting to answer?    Trust is the cornerstone of all successful leadership. However, trust begins not with talking but with listening – genuinely listening.    Listening is more than understanding; it is the key to building lasting relationships. Only by genuinely listening can you understand the needs and perspectives of your employees, partners, and customers.    Great leaders know that listening is not a weakness but one of the strongest forms of leadership. It shows respect, fosters innovation, and lays the foundation for long-term success.    💬 Join the discussion: When did YOU last create trust in your company through listening? We look forward to hearing your experiences!    #Leadership #LeadershipInsights #ResultsThroughPeople 

🌍 Interim managers, watch out: The data collection for the upcoming international Interim Management Report 2025 has begun.    Your experience and perspective are essential to creating a clear picture of the latest developments in interim management. That's why we invite you to participate in our international survey. It's a simple process that takes only a few minutes but provides valuable insights for the entire industry, and your input will help shape the latest trends.    👉 Participate now: https://lnkd.in/d-Yagjuv     For over 20 years, the Interim Management Report has been a reliable tool for understanding market trends in the broad field of interim management. By joining the survey, you become part of a community that shapes the future of interim management. Your contribution will not only be heard but also influence the industry's future development.    Thank you in advance for your support. 🙏    PS: By participating, you'll secure exclusive early access to the new report, allowing you to stay ahead of the curve with the latest industry insights. You'll also be notified directly via email.    #InterimManagement #InterimManagementReport #Survey #ResultsThroughPeople 

2024 is drawing to a close. The Advent season gives us an opportunity to reflect on the past year – an eventful but successful year of international and cross-industry collaboration at EO.     We want to thank our clients, partners, and candidates, who have worked with us to achieve our common goals. You are indispensable to the unique teamwork that characterises EO Executives.     "Results through people" is not just a slogan to us but a reality we live by. And every day, we see how true it is: without the talented, competent and dedicated people who make EO what it is, our successes over the past year would never have been possible. So, from the bottom of our hearts, we want to say: thank you!     We wish you a peaceful and merry Advent season and look forward to working with you in the coming year.     #Advent #Collaboration #ResultsThroughPeople #ExecutiveSearch 

Have you ever felt that interviewing leadership prospects is a waste of time? You spend weeks – sometimes months – trying to find suitable candidates, only to realise that none of them really fit the bill.    This happens more often than you might think. The truth is: many interviews come to nothing because the candidate selection process was not thorough enough beforehand. For you as a hiring manager, this means seemingly endless interviews that go nowhere, and in the end, you haven't made any progress – but you've wasted a lot of time.    This is exactly where executive search consultants come into play. A good consultant reliably ensures that:    🔍 the candidate pool is carefully pre-selected  🔍 both sides are perfectly prepared for the interview  🔍 the success rate of the search increases significantly    ➡️ The result? Less time wasted. More breakthroughs. And a process in which you only have to fill the position once.    For all those who want to delve deeper into the topic: Our whitepaper "Why many interviews are a waste of time ... and how to avoid this in your next executive search" offers valuable insights into optimising the entire interview process.    📕Read the whitepaper here: https://lnkd.in/dZmcX-K3     💬 What are your life hacks for interviews? Join the discussion!  ♻️ Did you find this article helpful? Then share it!    #ExecutiveSearch #Interviews #ResultsThroughPeople 

How do candidates determine your company's value to them? 🤔    Many executives and HR managers spend valuable time in interviews talking about themselves and the company. They aim to explain who they are, what they stand for and why their company is excellent.    This approach, however, misses some essential aspects:    🔹 What is actually crucial for the candidate to know?  🔹 What will their own work for the company look like?  🔹 What does the company expect of them?  🔹 Does the organisation indeed live what it claims?    Long explanations do not leave lasting impressions. It is much more effective if the candidate experiences your company and your values rather than just hearing about them. When you demonstrate your culture and values during the interview, you create an authentic image that builds trust.    Showing is better than telling.    📕In our whitepaper "Why many interviews are a waste of time ... and how to avoid this in your next executive search", you can find out how you can turn interviews into a competitive advantage: https://lnkd.in/dZmcX-K3    💭 Which interview approaches do you find most effective?  🔄 Share this post with others if you found it helpful!    #ExecutiveSearch #Interviews #ResultsThroughPeople 

How often have you experienced a video call reaching the full depth of a face-to-face interview?     There's a reason why face-to-face conversations are so powerful: Remote interviews don't capture the same depth. The subtle signals of communication are missing – body language, presence, energy – in short, everything that helps us build a real connection.    What if you dismiss the best candidate because the camera distorts the picture? What if the spark doesn't ignite because technical difficulties get in the way? Remote interviews reduce the exchange to the essentials, and that's exactly what makes the difference.    Instead of seeing remote interviews as a substitute for traditional interviews, hiring managers should use them as an effective tool towards the beginning of the selection process – a first hurdle that separates the wheat from the chaff before investing valuable time in face-to-face conversations. This approach offers decisive advantages:    🔹 Save time and resources: only meet those who fit.  🔹 Broad selection of candidates: be more flexible.  🔹 Efficient pre-selection: recognise charisma early on.  🔹 Optimise your planning: avoid wasting time effectively.    Learn how to use remote interviews to make more efficient decisions without losing the personal connection. Our whitepaper shows you how to optimise the recruitment process and save time and resources.    📕Read the white paper now: https://lnkd.in/dh85MMJW      💬 What stumbling blocks have you experienced in interviews? Join in the discussion!  ♻️ Did you find this article helpful? Share it with your contacts!    #ExecutiveSearch #Interviews #ResultsThroughPeople 

Take a break and ready how the scientific facts can influence for a better interview process and how do you ensure your interviews are compelling?    Often, leaders rely on their instincts, only to realise after the interview that they need to catch up on critical information. The result? Key topics are left unaddressed, and a fair comparison of all candidates becomes nearly impossible.    Austrian psychologist Heinz Schuler discovered that semi-structured interviews significantly improve the quality of decision-making. Schuler outlines eight chapters that structure the interview as follows:    1. Start of the conversation – Create a positive atmosphere  2. Self-presentation – Strengths and experiences  3. Open conversation – Clarify open questions  4. Biographical questions – Discuss relevant milestones  5. Job information – Review position requirements  6. Situational questions – Test responses in scenarios  7. Technical questions – Assess relevant expertise  8. Interview conclusion – Summarize and give an outlook    This clear structure provides clarity, saves time, and helps guide the conversation, ensuring questions are asked at the right moment. Want to learn more about this method?    📕 Discover how to enhance the quality of your interviews with semi-structured methods in the Executive Insights Whitepaper https://lnkd.in/dZmcX-K3    💬 What challenges have you experienced in interviews?  🔄 Share this post if you think it can help others!    If you need more information, please contact me at any time: https://lnkd.in/dj4xY97n     #ExecutiveSearch #Leadership #Hiring #Interviews #ResultsThroughPeople #BestPractices 

"HR, please organise 10 interviews by Monday!" Does this sound familiar? "Realistic" is something else. 🙅 The problem:     Many companies believe that filling management positions is a fast-track process. The result? Inefficient interviews, unclear requirements and frustration on both sides.    Filling a management position is much more complex than many expect. Here are 5 things the HR department can't just magically do:    ⭕️ Clear requirements – HR can make assumptions, but the exact definition of competencies for the role must come from the manager's future work area.    ⭕️ Future-orientated role description – It is not enough to know what the last manager did. Which way is the position heading?    ⭕️ Transparent framework conditions – Before interviews start, points such as remuneration, mobility and options for working remotely must be clarified.    ⭕️ Thorough pre-selection – The Interview stage should be the final step after the best candidates have already been identified.    ⭕️ Structured interviews – Without a clear interview plan, you will waste valuable time and not get meaningful results.    The process behind finding and selecting a manager is not magic, but it can be made much more efficient with the right structure. Read our whitepaper to find out how you can optimise your interview process and get the most out of your next executive search:    📕 Read the white paper here: https://lnkd.in/dZmcX-K3    💬 Join the conversation: How do YOU ensure that interviews in your company are well structured and efficient?    #Leadership #Interviews #Hiring #ExecutiveSearch #BestPractices #ResultsThroughPeople

Why do many interviews for management positions fail?    Interviews should be the moment of truth – where you see if a candidate is truly the right fit to lead your company. But all too often, interviews feel like a waste of time due to lack of preparation, poor structure and a misunderstanding of how the interview fits into the overall hiring process.    What does this mean for you as a leader? A dysfunctional interview doesn't just waste time; it risks your reputation and drains resources.    In our Executive Insights Whitepaper, Udo Kirk and Oliver J. Peters reveal how to turn interviews into a powerful tool for your leadership hiring process. With over two decades of experience in executive search, they share best practices and real-world tips to help you structure and conduct interviews that actually work. What you’ll learn:    ✅ The interview's role in the hiring process  ✅ Balancing structure and flexibility in interviews  ✅ Opportunities and challenges of digital shift  ✅ Representing your company effectively in interviews    📕 Read the whitepaper here to ensure that your next interview isn’t a stumbling block, but the key to securing your next great leader: https://lnkd.in/dZmcX-K3     💬 Comment: What interview challenges have you faced?  ♻️ Repost this with your network if you found it useful.     #Leadership #Interviews #Hiring #ExecutiveSearch #BestPractices #ResultsThroughPeople