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Talent Frameworks for Every Seat at the Table
Practical guides informed by conversations with executives on the show, industry research, and over a decade of hands-on recruiting experience, each designed for a different vantage point, whether you're leading HR, scaling a company, or deploying capital.
The Scaleup CEO's Guide to Hiring Your First Head of HR
You know you need a Head of HR, but how do you hire one when you've never had one? This walks you through nine questions to answer before you start the search, including the mistakes that set companies back 12+ months.
The CHRO's 90-Day Playbook
You just landed the role. Now what? This is a structured week-by-week plan for your first 90 days covering stakeholder mapping, quick wins, talent assessment, and how to build credibility with the C-suite fast.
5 Talent Metrics Every Board Should Be Tracking
Most boards review financials religiously and talent data never. This covers the five people metrics that actually predict company performance, plus how to present them in language the board responds to.
The Interview Framework: How Top HR Leaders Evaluate Executive Talent
How do the best talent leaders actually evaluate senior hires? This gives you the full framework: question banks, scoring rubrics, and the reference check approach that surfaces what you really need to know.
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