Odgers Berndtson

22/05/2024

Balancing stakeholder expectations and maintaining agility are crucial as companies navigate rapid expansion. In our recent Insights piece, we highlight the key challenges of scaling up business growth and navigating operational challenges. 📈🔍

Major challenges include managing capital constraints, optimising operational efficiency, evolving organisational structure and culture, navigating market expansion, and managing stakeholder expectations. We share a comprehensive guide for businesses aiming to scale successfully while maintaining profitability.

🔗 Learn more about the Scale Up Collective’s blueprint for growth 👉 https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-au/insights/inside-the-scale-up-collectives-blueprint-for-profitable-growth/

📩 Get in touch with your local Odgers Berndtson experts at www.odgersberndtson.com.

21/05/2024

As businesses evolve, so too must their leadership. That's why we've created Scale Up Collective — a platform that harnesses local and global expertise from our sector and functional practices. 🚀🌍

At Odgers Berndtson, we're dedicated to supporting organisations as they navigate the complexities of growth. Through strategic hiring, leadership assessments, and executive coaching, we aim to accelerate growth and transformation. Whether you're an investor expanding your portfolio, a founder seeking funding, or an established organisation managing diverse businesses at different scaling stages, you require the best-equipped leaders to chart the way forward and bring others along.

🔗 Discover more about the Scale-Up Collective powered by Odgers Berndtson: https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-au/expertise/industries/private-equity-venture-capital/

12/03/2024

What does the Japanese market look like through the lens of German companies? 💹🔎

In this second instalment from our Winning in Japan insights series shared by international executives, Vijay Deol, Industrial Practice Partner of Odgers Berndtson Japan, looks into the contributing factors, approaches and practices that have enabled German businesses to thrive in Japan.

🔗 Discover more, download here: https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-jp/insights/winning-in-japan-the-german-way/

📩 To learn more, contact Vijay Deol, Industrial Partner, Japan at [email protected].

What does the Japanese market look like through the lens of German companies? we share invaluable insights for businesses aiming to enter and thrive in the dynamic and promising Japanese market.

12/12/2023

How are high-profile tackling the challenges of leadership transitions in today's fast-paced business world?

We recently surveyed leading CHROs, unveiling insights into effective succession planning and strategies to align talent management. Among the findings, common challenges include the need for more thoughtful management and enhancing the C-Suite's ability to coach and sponsor high potentials in the organisation.

In this piece, our leadership and industry experts also share some key practices to consider when evaluating an organisation’s leadership pipelines.

💻 Download and read the findings here 👉 https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-au/insights/future-proofing-leadership-enhancing-organisational-resilience/

How are high-profile CHROs tackling the challenges of leadership transitions in today's fast-paced business world?

07/08/2023

We are proud to announce that our science-based carbon targets have now been approved by the Science Based Targets initiative, making us the first global executive search firm to have received accreditation for these targets, which encompass significant emission reductions in line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

Plans are now underway to reduce our carbon footprint and reach these critical targets, which include 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, 28% reduction in Scope 3 by 2030, and to reach net zero by 2050.

These targets not only display our commitment to being an industry leader in sustainability, they also support our search delivery work within sustainable businesses and roles. “We have supported our clients’ sustainability plans for many years and are deeply mindful of the positive impact our work can bring and the responsibility that comes with this” Kester Scrope, Odgers Berndtson CEO.

Read about our commitment to sustainability, and our work advising clients in the role that leadership talent plays in building responsible organisations: https://www.odgersberndtson.com/en-gb/insights/global-headhunter-sets-decarbonisation-targets-in-line-with-the-paris-agreement

18/05/2023

Although Japan has faced challenges with GDP growth and deflationary circumstances in the past, it continues to maintain its rank as the third-largest global economy.

Vijay Deol, Industrial Partner at Odgers Berndtson Japan, shares insights from foreign executives in his latest article on the British approach to talent in Japan, its challenges, strategies for managing leadership, and the advantages of diverse companies.

📰 Download and read the full article 👇

Explore the hurdles, talent strategies, potential brand advantages for diverse companies, and the British approach to 'win' talent in Japan.

22/02/2023

Odgers Berndtson is proud to share that we have committed to, and set, science-based targets, and have applied for verification of these goals from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The targets encompass significant emission reductions in line with the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.

When discussing our leadership assessment methodologies, which help to drive sustainable performance in organisations by measuring a leader's competencies and motivations across a plethora of challenges, including climate change, Kester Scrope, Odgers Berndtson CEO, said:
“We have supported our clients’ sustainability plans for many years and are deeply mindful of the positive impact our work can bring and the responsibility that comes with this.”
“Through the SBTi we are holding ourselves to account through an independent third party to support our own journey.”

📰Read the full announcement below and do get in touch for more on sustainability:

Odgers Berndtson, global executive search and leadership advisory business, has committed to, and set science-based decarbonisation targets.

04/07/2022

The Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games (Brisbane 2032) is partnering with Odgers Berndtson in the global search for its inaugural Chief Executive Officer.

Working closely with the President and Board to develop and execute the Brisbane 2032 strategy, the Chief Executive Officer will have overall responsibility for operations as well as accountability for the financial goals of Brisbane 2032.

A highly experienced and dynamic leader, you will be results-oriented with a proven track record of success, and the ability to mobilise teams to deliver outcomes. Exceptional candidates will bring outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and a focus on innovation and digital delivery for the consumer of the future.

Candidates with a deep understanding of Australia, its people, places, and cultures will be well regarded.

How to apply: For more information and to apply, visit: www.odgers.com/86404
Applications close: Friday 19 August 2022

19/05/2022

Which of the skills below do you think the senior executives in your organisation have?

How have organisations dealt with the disruptive forces over the last two years? Find out in our Leadership Confidence Index 2022 report in partnership with Forrester: http://ow.ly/MNaJ50J4BVw.

17/05/2022

Has confidence in global leadership changed over the last two years?

See our new global Leadership Confidence Index 2022 report in partnership with Forrester: http://ow.ly/MNaJ50J4BVw.

Our study of global senior executives and board members finds four clear trends have emerged over the last two years - a change from our pre-COVID-19 study.

What do you think?