Successfully navigating the dynamics of a PE-backed CXO career requires astute judgement and a profound appreciation for the talent placement process.
Mar 31, 2023
Creating a Roadmap for First 100 Days of Leadership
Set yourself — and your company — up for success during this critical time period
How Sponsors and CEOs Assess Private Equity CFO Candidates
When hiring for a CFO at a PE-backed company, sponsors and CEOs want the same things, almost. What are the nuances in their thinking, and…
What Private Equity Sponsors Expect From Their CFOs
What an executive learned about what it takes to be CFO of a private equity-backed company.
Mar 3, 2023
Top 5 Mistakes When Diligencing a Private Equity Opportunity
Safeguard your career trajectory and reputation through rigorous deal vetting
Jan 24, 2023
Why Sponsor-Executive Transparency Matters —And How to Build It
What CXOs can do to establish the financial and operational transparency they need to succeed
Mitigating the Roadblocks of Working with a Misaligned Sponsor
Better communication is often the solution to common problems between sponsors and management
5 Sponsor Attributes That Executives Value Most
Private equity governance models may vary, but certain sponsor attributes attract and retain skilled leaders
Jan 6, 2023
The 3 Key Traits that Derail CRO Performance & How to Spot Them
A framework for testing the traits that block sales and marketing leaders from achieving success
Dec 2, 2022
Top Private Equity Hiring and Compensation Trends
How to navigate a tight labor market and contracted talent pool in 2023
Nov 29, 2022
3 Top Reasons Executives Leave Mid-Hold Period
Executives must weigh their decision to stay or leave carefully