Strategic Talent Management

04/03/2026

Our client, Oceanside Builders, a builder of high-end custom homes in mid-Coast Maine, is seeking a hands-on Chief Operating Officer (COO) to lead and execute day-to-day operations across their growing construction business. This role requires someone who can both run the business and lead in the field – taking full ownership of daily ex*****on so the owner can step out of operations and focus on scaling the company. This is not a sit-back-and-strategize role. A key part of this role is solving problems, driving performance, and ensuring projects get delivered on time, on budget, and at a high standard.

If you or someone you know might be a good fit for this role, we encourage you to get in touch. Learn more and apply here: https://strategictalentmgmt.com/project/chief-operating-officer-coo-bailey-island-me/

03/09/2026

https://strategictalentmgmt.com/why-smart-people-still-communicate-poorly-at-work/?inf_contact_key=ea162f8972a2b4ebb2deb1b32a3f5eed

02/26/2026

02/19/2026

Most leaders have faced it: a performance issue that feels like it came out of nowhere. But performance problems rarely live in isolation.

That’s why we created the SCORE™ Framework to help leaders pause and assess whether they’ve created the conditions for success before moving to corrective action.

SCORE™ helps leaders pause and ask:
✔ Selection - Did we choose the right person for the job?
✔ Communication – Has the employee been given the information they need to succeed?
✔ Obstacles - What barriers exist that are beyond the employee’s control?
✔ Resources - Did we provide the tools, time, and support they need?
✔ Expectations - Are expectations clear, reasonable, and consistently applied?

When leaders own these areas first, performance conversations become more productive and results improve.

Download the framework and start using SCORE™ with your team today: https://lnkd.in/dWxqrJDg

Effective performance management starts with leader accountability.

02/17/2026

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WhGdLRKJXvv1VAhsaZIrC?si=g_FWGJxSQ_Ccs80Y4wxIRA

02/12/2026

https://open.spotify.com/episode/2WhGdLRKJXvv1VAhsaZIrC?si=r02pYedmRW-MW9nB4sJq4w

Do you keep sending your people to leadership training and then wonder why nothing really changes?

Here’s the truth: True leadership development doesn’t happen in classrooms. It happens in conversations.

In our newest podcast episode, we talk about why coaching is the real driver of leadership growth. It doesn’t require a big budget or hours of extra time. It’s about using meaningful moments to ask better questions, solve preventable problems, and help people think like leaders.

02/05/2026

If leadership development only happens in a classroom, it won’t survive the workday.

Strong leadership pipelines are built through small and consistent coaching conversations that are aligned with strategy and reinforced by managers.

Our latest blog explores how coaching (not just more training) creates leadership pipelines that actually work: https://strategictalentmgmt.com/building-leaders-through-coaching-not-just-courses/

01/29/2026

Hiring the right people starts with more than a great résumé; it starts with cultural fit.

Our guide breaks down what cultural fit actually means and why it’s critical for engagement, retention, and leadership growth. Because hiring people who fit your culture isn’t luck, it’s strategy.

https://strategictalentmgmt.com/cultural-fit/?inf_contact_key=fb8f10d44b6718a13c1f8f042ef47880

01/22/2026

https://strategictalentmgmt.com/great-company-culture-isnt-a-perk-its-a-strategy/

Great company culture isn’t about free coffee or casual Fridays — it’s a competitive advantage that shapes how work gets done, decisions are made, and people show up every day. In our latest blog, we break down how to build culture by design and turn it into a competitive edge for your organization.

01/15/2026

Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7DHRgpTNAkpVZ6Vy8akin7

Company culture isn’t about perks, it’s about performance, leadership, and alignment. It shows up in everyday moments: how leaders communicate, how conflict is handled, and how people are treated when things get hard. Our latest podcast, featuring Dean Mathews of OnTheClock, explores why culture must be built intentionally and what happens when it’s not.

01/08/2026

What’s the one thing that powers every strategic priority in your organization? Your people.

Strategic Talent Management supports organizations like yours through assessments, hiring support, leadership development, succession planning, and more – all geared to help you make 2026 your best year yet!

https://strategictalentmgmt.com/how-we-help/