In an era of economic volatility, the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex has given rise to a business climate admired by many. North Texas is the business epicenter of a state where the recession’s impact was minimal, the population is rapidly expanding, educational opportunities are abundant and growing and major business relocations and startups continue to prosper. With all of these positive indicators, DFW is an ideal place to invest for […]
Q1 2014 A Message from Keith Pearson, President & CEO For decades, North Texas has been an incubator for successful companies, from technology to food service to telecom. And with a growing population of workers, rapid job growth and continued expansion of higher education opportunities—including UT Dallas, which is on track to become a Tier One research university—our […]
Control Change or Be Controlled Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services As our clients close out 2013 and are looking to the new year, many are considering various forms of change in their organizations. But change can be daunting. Most individuals and organizations tend to be comfortable with the status quo. Before trying something new, they analyze the emotional, financial and reputational risks of making a change. Most of […]
As we begin to see light at the end of the economic tunnel, we are emerging into a world where the rules have changed. Where we once could anticipate the impact of taxes, interest rates, and to some extent, inflation, we are now venturing into territory uncharted by the current generation of investors. Navigating this new economic environment, both personally and professionally, calls for new strategies based on sound […]
Q4 2013 A Message from Keith Pearson, President & CEO December caps a milestone year for Pearson Partners, as we open our newest office in Houston this month to better serve our clients in the energy, oil and gas industries. Chris Reinsvold has joined our team in Houston as vice president, bringing significant knowledge gained from more than 25 […]
Is it time to put an end to traditional performance management practices? Is there a better way for organizations to develop talent for the future? Kristi Erickson, a partner at PeopleResults, believes the answer to both those questions is “yes.” At a recent DFW HR Roundtable, hosted by Pearson Partners for senior corporate human resources executives in the North Texas area, Erickson led a discussion of why change is necessary. […]
Q3 2013 A Message from Keith Pearson, President & CEO From our vantage point at Pearson Partners, the third quarter of 2013 has been exciting. The economy is stronger, and we’ve seen an uptick in demand for retained search and leadership development. Our corporate clients are growing their businesses based on increasing confidence in the capital, bond and […]
Social Media, Especially LinkedIn, for HR Executives On June 12, Pearson Partners hosted the bimonthly DFW HR Roundtable, a networking and knowledge-sharing group of senior human resources executives in the North Texas area. The topic was “Social Media, Especially LinkedIn, for HR Executives,” presented by Terry Pope of Social Profile Masters, a social media consulting firm. Here is a summary of his remarks. Why LinkedIn? LinkedIn is the “Facebook” […]
A Critical Leadership Skill” Avoiding “Task-Toggling” Lisa Thompson, Managing Director, Professional Services One of the hardest tasks for any senior executive is staying focused on the task at hand. There are distractions everywhere: phone calls, emails, texts, internal squabbles and external crises that often demand immediate attention. In a fast-paced workplace, multitasking is part of our daily lives. But new research by Carnegie Mellon University’s Human-Computer Interaction Lab, in […]
Q2 2013 A Message from Keith Pearson, Vice Chairman and President At our recent Spotlight Series breakfast, our panel of finance experts agreed that a CFO’s job is no longer limited to financial matters. Today’s top finance executives spend much of their time spearheading efforts as diverse as finding talent, developing strategies, inspiring teams to implement them and […]
