To be effective leaders in the global market, senior executives need to be prepared to cross all types of borders: geographic, vertical, horizontal and cultural. Without the right skill sets in the C-suite, organizations will find it difficult to collaborate and develop partnerships that advance their long-term vision and goals. Raymond McConnell, founder and director of JR Global Training/Sandler Training, delivered that message in his presentation, “How Effective Are Your […]
The chief information officer and the chief marketing officer are the new “power couple” of digital business, and many companies have realized that success depends upon their collaboration. Together, they can create a business technology agenda that helps their companies win and retain customers. But this is a new way of working, and many are finding their way through trial and error. At Pearson Partners’ Q1 2015 Spotlight Series breakfast, […]
Q4 2014 A Message from Keith Pearson, President & CEO If you live and work in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, you no doubt know your way around DFW International Airport. If you aren’t in a hurry to catch your plane, you might notice that a lot of improvements are underway. There are new parking garages with new technology […]
New study reveals the paths to leadership CHRIS H. REINSVOLD, Pearson Partners International, Houston, Texas EDITOR’S NOTE: To gain a better understanding of leadership trends in the global energy sector, Chris Reinsvold, energy practice leader at Pearson Partners International, analyzed the education, experience, and backgrounds of 277 chief executive officers (CEOs) from the largest publicly traded US and international oil and gas companies. Here are the results of his […]
Working with Executive Recruiters Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services Executive search is a large, yet very fragmented, business. According to the Association of Executive Search Consultants, industry revenues in 2013 were more than $10.5 billion, yet the 10 largest firms accounted for less than one-fifth of that revenue. There are many reputable and successful search firms you may not be familiar with. Here are some tips from our […]
Dr. David E. Daniel, President, The University of Texas at Dallas While Texas’ economy has outperformed other states despite the recession, we lag behind in critical areas: incoming research and development dollars, venture capital and the retention in-state of top high school graduates for higher education. All three of these challenges are linked to a single problem: the scarcity of Tier One research universities in Texas. At our Q3 […]
Q3 2014 A Message from Keith Pearson, President & CEO Where there are Tier One research universities, there are successful businesses. Major research universities are economic engines that spur job creation, attract start-ups and venture capital, and drive innovation in technology, medicine and engineering. With a Tier One university, North Texas would gain worldwide renown as a high-tech […]
Make Waves: Be the One to Start Change at Work and in Life A June 4, 2014 DFW HR Roundtable Discussion Why is it so hard for us to start big or small changes in our teams, organizations or communities? Our thoughts get in our way, and we rely on the same steps that have worked for other situations. But, a true change—a wave—is different, says Patti Johnson, chief […]
Q2 2014 A Message from Keith Pearson, President & CEO As executive talent specialists, Pearson Partners International has had the privilege of helping many companies craft CEO compensation packages that attract and retain the right CEO for the job while aligning with the company’s financial realities. It is the CEO’s decisions that ultimately determine a company’s success, and […]
The Impact of Behavior on Performance Everyone has certain behavior patterns, such as creativity, discipline, routine and motivation, and most of us have varying degrees to which those behaviors form our habits. Adrian Wood, co-founder of ShadowmatchUSA, led a discussion at a recent DFW HR Roundtable, hosted by Pearson Partners for senior corporate human resources executives in the North Texas area, on how different behavioral traits can affect performance in […]
