DRG Consulting

08/06/2026

"Experience and hard work matter. But many successful careers are also shaped by timing, opportunity, and someone willing to take a chance on emerging talent."

Read more from Sherry Ettleson in 'Who Took a Chance on You? How Opportunity, Timing, and Trust Shape Careers'.

https://drgconsulting.com/who-took-a-chance-on-you-how-opportunity-timing-and-trust-shape-careers/

Sometimes it only takes one person believing in you to set your career in motion. At DRG, we spend a lot of time talking with leaders about their career

07/27/2026

The right leader can change everything.

Leadership transitions are defining moments for organizations. The decisions made during those moments can influence culture, strategy, and what comes next.

DRG helps organizations navigate transition and succession planning, executive search, and interim leadership search with confidence and clarity.

Ready to talk leadership? Find us at https://drgconsulting.com/executive-search-and-transition/

07/22/2026

🎉Today, we're excited to introduce the next chapter for our firm.

Over the past several years, DRG has grown alongside the organizations we serve, expanding our capabilities, deepening our expertise, and broadening the ways we support mission-driven organizations.

Our name has evolved over time, from DRG Search to DRG Talent, but our purpose has remained the same: helping mission-driven organizations strengthen their capacity to make a meaningful difference in the world.

DRG Consulting is a name that better reflects the firm we've become and the work we do across Leadership, Strategy, Teams, and Partnerships.

Explore our new home at drgconsulting.com and meet DRG again for the first time.

https://drgconsulting.com/introducing-drg-consulting/

Over the past seven years, I've had the privilege of leading DRG through one of the most transformative periods in our firm's history. During that time,

06/09/2026

"More often, the opportunity for the candidate to interact with the team and experience the workspace firsthand can make them become even more interested in the opportunity—and more likely to accept an offer."

Read more from Marilyn Machlowitz in 'From Zoom Window to Office Window: A Guide to Engaging Candidates with Your Organization'.

https://drgtalent.com/from-zoom-window-to-office-window-a-guide-to-engaging-candidates-with-your-organization/

05/15/2026

"The STAR method works. And because it works, it’s also ubiquitous—which means other candidates interviewing for the job are using it, too. When other candidates are all employing the same tactic, this gives you an opportunity to differentiate yourself."

Read more from Sterling Nelson in 'Your Interview Answers Are Probably Fine—But Here’s How to Make Them Great'.

https://drgtalent.com/your-interview-answers-are-probably-fine-but-heres-how-to-make-them-great/

Here’s a secret: crafting a compelling job interview answer is not complicated. The often-cited STAR method really is one of the most effective

04/29/2026

“Strong organizations don’t rush leadership decisions; they create the conditions to get them right.”

Read more from Carole Wacey in 'Stop Rushing the Hire: Why Nonprofits Often Begin with Interim Leadership'.

https://drgtalent.com/stop-rushing-the-hire-why-nonprofits-often-begin-with-interim-leadership/

A DRG Brief for Nonprofits Navigating Leadership Transition The nonprofit leadership market is not slowing down; it is becoming more disciplined. Across

04/22/2026

"Your interview is important, but the opportunity to distinguish yourself as a candidate stretches beyond your responses to interview questions."

Read more from Merav Schwartz in 'Show and Tell: Your Interview Is More than What You Say'.

https://drgtalent.com/show-and-tell-your-interview-is-more-than-what-you-say/

When I speak to candidates about preparing for interviews with search committees, their questions often focus on how to prepare responses to the

03/10/2026

"Boards and CEOs should be asking a simple question: Are we structuring our resources in a way that maximizes long‑term impact for the people we serve?"

Read more from Ami Abramson in 'No Agency Can Thrive on Government Dollars Alone'.

https://drgtalent.com/no-agency-can-thrive-on-government-dollars-alone/

Government contracts fund programs and allow agencies to operate at scale. But when most of an organization’s budget comes from government dollars, the

02/26/2026

"Integrating interim search into succession planning allows boards to move deliberately, maintain continuity, and ensure alignment between current realities and future leadership needs."

Read more from Carole Wacey and Michelle Tafel in 'Turning Transition into Opportunity: Interim Leadership and Succession Planning'.

https://drgtalent.com/turning-transition-into-opportunity-interim-leadership-and-succession-planning/

A DRG Brief for Nonprofits Navigating Leadership Transition Succession planning is often a long-term exercise that includes developing internal talent,