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 […]
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 […]
