Client’s Challenge
Our client, a global quality leader operating in over 130 countries is focused on transforming the world’s corporations, organizations and communities to meet tomorrow’s critical challenges. To stay true to their mission, they completed a year of rigorous research which led them to create a new division and a critical leadership role. This business to business Product Development leader would have to be strong in building and managing a portfolio of products, understanding and leading each step of innovation stage-gates, as well as demonstrating solid leadership and coaching skills to enable their future team.
Beyond being a new and unique position, the organization had an aggressive timeline for hire which needed to come from local market. In the past, they worked with search firms with mixed results. Some lacked drive and perseverance, others were successful but highly niche in a specific functional area – and this new role would not be a match.
Talent Growth Solution
The CHRO and Hiring Leader engaged Talent Growth due to the trust built, positive reputation, and drive experienced in working with Maria Groves previously. “I knew you were not going to let us down” (CHRO, global nonprofit). It was easy for the Client to build trust with the broader Talent Growth team: Tony Stemen and Tanya Bogaczyk.
The search process included state of the art research focused on the passive candidate
marketplace. Rigorous vetting of candidates was completed by the Talent Growth team. Only top-notch talent was reviewed by the client. Weekly calls ensured strong, timely communication for both parties and forged an effective partnership and business outcome. The customized solution with a personal touch met and exceeded the client’s business goal.
Outcome
Within eight weeks the team hired a stellar candidate. The feedback provided was straightforward: “The right candidate was hired and the value is there” (CHRO, global nonprofit). The candidate is making a solid impact to the business already.
“Maria brings life and great quality to their brand it is fully backed by the consistency of the broader team.”