bob olin
author's blog
Reflections on executive search, leadership and career decisions, drawn from more than three decades in the profession.
A Trusted Advisor in Executive Search
Technology & social media are reshaping recruiting even as I speak. Some feel Artificial Intelligence is the big game-changer. By, e.g. talent...
AI (Artificial Intelligence) vs moral, ethics and potential risks in recruiting
Few technologies hold more promise than AI. And indeed, rightly used, AI has the potential to bring a lot of benefits. However, in the middle of...
The Value of Sharing, Listening and Observing
Some think they only have themselves to thank for the expertise and knowledge they have acquired, feeling it is almost an insult should anyone even...
When getting a new database – pay attention to the delivery factors
For every Search Firm, there comes a moment when it must change the present database. Nothing happens overnight, but one day you are there. Simply...
My first ever client presentation in Executive Search
I would like to share an experience I had at the beginning of my career in the Search Industry. The Search Firm I had joined was part of a bigger...
How to get quality and value for money
The Assignment Price vs Quality - is there a correlation? There may or may not be a connection. However, if one Search firm offers the search for 20...





