THE STONEWOOD BLOG

Hired to run a Family Business ? How to deal with family dynamics

Managing a family business as a professional manager can be a...

How to hire a Professional Manager to Successfully lead a Family Business

Hiring a professional manager to lead a family business can...

Why Candidate ‘Experience’ matters

Candidate experience has emerged as a crucial concept in the...

How NOT To Hire

Many firms have hiring processes that contribute directly to...

Ten Questions when interviewing executive candidates

We generally recommend companies carefully analyze position...

Unveiling the Shape-Shifters: Mastering the Art of Assessing Adaptability

Adaptability is a crucial trait for executives moving between...

Spotting Talent…

So how does an organization effectively spot...

Creativity: Hardwired Or A Skill to be Developed?

Creativity regularly pops up as a coveted capability as...

Recruiting for those ‘special’ Family Businesses

We have undertaken many executive searches for family...