Pearson Partners’ quarterly Searchlight newsletter features summaries of our educational breakfast series, the latest executive search industry trends and research, assessment and coaching tips from our people development team, and company news and profiles.
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2020
| Searchlight Q1 2020 | Diversity & Inclusion: ROI, Business and Cultural Impacts |
2019
| Searchlight Q2 2019 | The Changing Role of the Chief Financial Officer |
| Searchlight Q1 2019 | Disruptive Business Models: Innovative Ideas Transforming Industries |
2018
| Searchlight Q4 2018 | A Look Ahead to 2019—USMCA (the new NAFTA) and Economic Growth |
| Searchlight Q2 2018 | Richardson’s Telecom Corridor and Economic Development Partnership: North Texas Business Drivers |
2017
| Searchlight Q4 2017 | A Forward Look to 2018 |
| Searchlight Q2 2017 | Winning the War for Talent |
| Searchlight Q1 2017 | Cross-Border Business in a Changing Global Environment |
2016
| Searchlight Q4 2016 | A Forward Look to 2017 |
| Searchlight Q3 2016 | Global Uncertainty: The Election, Terrorism, Brexit |
| Searchlight Q2 2016 | Picking a President: Does Your Candidate Really Have What It Takes to Lead? |
| Searchlight Q1 2016 | Texas on the Fast Track: Texas Central Railway |
2015
| Searchlight Q4 2015 | A Look Forward to 2016 |
| Searchlight Q3 2015 | Private Equity and the CEO |
| Searchlight Q2 2015 | Why Business Chooses North Texas |
| Searchlight Q1 2015 | The Digital Business Dream Team: How the CIO and CMO Collaborate for Success |
2014
| Searchlight Q4 2014 | Taking Flight: The Economic Impact of DFW International Airport in the Global City System |
| Searchlight Q3 2014 | The Future of Higher Education in North Texas |
| Searchlight Q2 2014 | CEO Compensation: How Much is Too Much? |
| Searchlight Q1 2014 | Vision 2020: The Future of the North Texas Business Climate |
2013
| Searchlight Q4 2013 | 2014: Slow Recovery or the New Normal? |
| Searchlight Q3 2013 | The Compelling Case for Diversity on Boards of Directors |
| Searchlight Q2 2013 | The Constant Evolution of the Chief Financial Officer |
| Searchlight Q1 2013 | What’s the Big Deal About Big Data? |
2012
| Searchlight Q4 2012 | Post-Election Clarity: Opportunities and Risks in 2013 |
| Searchlight Q3 2012 | America’s Healthcare Crisis: The Road Ahead |
| Searchlight Q2 2012 | Women Leading Companies: Creating Access |
| Searchlight Q1 2012 | A Discussion with Mayor Mike Rawlings |
2011
| Searchlight Q4 2011 | Navigating Global Turmoil: A CFO Perspective |
| Searchlight Q3 2011 | The Global Economy and Its Effect on Our Business Climate |
| Searchlight Q2 2011 | Are You IPO-Ready? |
| Searchlight Q1 2011 | Private Equity 2011: Its Role in the Recovery |
2010
| Searchlight Q4 2010 | The Business Impact of Pending Tax and Regulatory Changes |
| Searchlight Q3 2010 | State of the Innovation Engine in North Texas |
| Searchlight Q2 2010 | Keeping Pace with Lightning-Fast Innovation |
| Searchlight Q1 2010 | Capital and Financing: Opportunities and Challenges in the Current Economy |
2009
| Searchlight Q4 2009 | Reasons to be Optimistic: Opportunities for Growth and Investment in 2010 |
| Searchlight Q3 2009 | Are We on the Road to Recovery? A Global Economic Discussion |
| Searchlight Q2 2009 | Healthcare and Life Sciences: A Political and Economic Discussion |
| Searchlight Q1 2009 | Taking Charge in a Time of Change |
2008
| Searchlight Q4 2008 | The Global Economic Outlook for Year-End 2008 |
| Searchlight Q3 2008 | Employee Retention: The Key to Growth |
2007
| Searchlight Q3 2007 | The Power of Servant-Leadership |
| Searchlight Q1 2007 | Executive Compensation: You Get What You Pay For |
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