Originally Posted by
Shatto
A large professionally well run organization, when looking for a senior staff person, normally engages a consulting firm (head hunter) to help the organization select the most appropriate individual. Usually, it involves the consulting firm, first attempting to determine the ethos and culture of the organization. After that, they will identify what the successful candidate is expected to achieve (goals and objectives) on behalf of the organization. From that and in consultation with the Board, they will establish the criteria that a successful candidate must meet. Then the consulting firm will identify a potential short list before interviews can commence.
The above is a very simplified description of the process that most successful organizations follow, when going through the hiring of a top executive. Sometimes when one has an organization like the CFL, with its 9 strong willed owners, it is absolutely necessary to establish all the ground rules, procedures and processes before entering into the exercise of choosing a new CEO.
Hopefully, they get it right this time.
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