A CEO once told me:
“On paper, this candidate was perfect.”
MBA.
Big-name background.
Strong leadership presence.
What they missed?
The candidate had never operated in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Within 6 months:
• Internal friction
• Compliance blind spots
• Leadership breakdown
The resume wasn’t wrong.
The context was.
#looksgoodonpaper #executivesearch #headhuntersnw
“On paper, this candidate was perfect.”
MBA.
Big-name background.
Strong leadership presence.
What they missed?
The candidate had never operated in a regulated manufacturing environment.
Within 6 months:
• Internal friction
• Compliance blind spots
• Leadership breakdown
The resume wasn’t wrong.
The context was.
#looksgoodonpaper #executivesearch #headhuntersnw
Shared byJamie Patel - 13 days ago
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