What does it take for a continent with centuries of leadership in global progress to stay relevant in the 21st century?
Strong leadership is the cornerstone of innovation and transformation for every business. At the recent INAC EMEA Regional Meeting in Madrid, Marisa Poncela Garcia a previous Minister for Trade in the Spanish Government, delivered an insightful talk on Europe’s future in a multipolar world, highlighting the importance of talent, technology, and sustainability. Here in Australia, […]
AICD Finding Board Positions workshop
Our Managing Director, René Johnson, regularly presents at the AICD Finding Board Positions workshop. René facilitates a discussion on the broad subject of finding Board positions and refining your approach to Board membership both on paper and in person. On the questions of how much networking is too much, René says “…the positive impact ongoing […]
How to navigate the MBA maze
Full-time or part-time? Online or face to face? Do international rankings matter? In the September issue of Boss magazine our Managing Director René Johnson shares his thoughts on how to navigate the MBA maze. “At the very senior end, experience – both good and bad – carries more weight than an MBA. I’m more interested […]
Steady growth of Board gender parity
René Johnson – Managing Director, Pacific Search Partners It is encouraging to see the steady growth of gender parity on Boards across Australia. Whilst the idea of gender quotas is a controversial topic for some perhaps it is something that needs to be considered by Boards with well under average, or no gender parity. Since […]
7 ways to make your director CV stand out
Applying for director positions is a competitive process! The Australian Institute of Company Directors discusses with our Managing Director, René Johnson, how to get an edge in a crowded market. Read the full article here
