Software developer: business intelligence
Background Introduced by a VC and engaged to supplement a management team and act as interim CEO until a new CEO could be recruited for a “new economy” company. No traction building nor was there success in going to the market Activities Used various assessment tools to ensure new CEO would fit culture and counterbalance…
Background
- Introduced by a VC and engaged to supplement a management team and act as interim CEO until a new CEO could be recruited for a “new economy” company.
- No traction building nor was there success in going to the market
Activities
- Used various assessment tools to ensure new CEO would fit culture and counterbalance various aspects of the existing team
- Administered assessment instruments to measure and assess emotional reactions, interpersonal patterns, openness to change, agreeableness, personal style and work ethics
- Administered the MBTI to measure individuals’ characteristics to make constructive use of individual differences in team building
- Taught the team to approach problems in a different yet healthy way and to increase productivity
Results
- Worked hand in hand with executive recruiter to select new CEO that was compatible and had the “right fit” with the current team, complemented the team’s weaknesses
- Successfully selected a successful performance oriented CEO
- Provided team-building exercises to assist with positive and productive interaction between new CEO and team members