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More Than the Sum of its Parts

Forbes.com
February 24, 2010

Forbes.com featured a bylined article by Dr. Reshmi Paul that gave insights on how Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems can be managed successfully.

Opening Up Succession Plans

The Wall Street Journal
February 22, 2010

The Wall Street Journal quoted Dr. Paul Winum in an article that discussed the new focus on CEO Succession policies by companies, their boards and the Securities & Exchange Commission.

Kraft-Cadbury: Making Acquisitions Work

BusinessWeek
February 9, 2010

BusinessWeek online featured an article written by Dr. Guy Beaudin that discussed how both companies in the Kraft/Cadbury deal can boost the chances for success.

A Leader's Main Job is to Manage Chaos

Troy Media
February 5, 2010

Troy Media featured Dr. Rebecca Schalm's latest column which highlighted how leaders provide the guidance others need to make decisions and take actions.

The Critical Importance of Executive Integration

Drake Business Review
Volume 1, Issue 1

Drake Business Review reprinted an issue of RHR's publication, Executive Insights that focused on key factors in the onboarding process.

CEO in the Middle-the Board Above and the Executive Team Below

Chief Executive
January/February 2010

Chief Executive magazine featured Drs. Thomas Saporito and Paul Winum in an article that spoke to the challenge of CEOs who are being pulled in two directions, trying to reassure skittish directors and develop both key talent and an effective, but not intrusive, board.

Chairman of GM Taps CEO: Himself

The Wall Street Journal
January 26, 2010

The Wall Street Journal quoted Dr. Constance Dierickx in a story about the CEO position at General Motors going to the chairman of the company, Edward E. Whitacre Jr.

A list of 2010 career resolutions

The Globe & Mail
January 1, 2010

The Globe & Mail quoted Dr. Guy Beaudin in a column that talked about executives and their career-based New Year's resolutions.

Practitioner's Forum

The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist (TIP)
January 2010

In her quarterly column for TIP, Dr. Judith S. Blanton discussed how consultants are responding to the growing need for coaching and accelerated executive effectiveness in the international community.

Lessons to guide health care reform

Federal Times
December 13, 2009

Federal Times, one of the most widely read publications by those in the federal government, published an article by Dr. Allen Parchem that discussed organizational transformation and how government agencies can benefit from the learnings in the private sector.

Trust Bust - Time For Contemplation and Action?

Fast Company
December 13, 2009

A Fast Company blog quoted Dr. Paul Winum in an article that talked about building trust at the senior leadership level.

Coaching and Executive Integration

Talent Management
December 2009

Talent Management magazine featured a bylined article by Dr. Rebecca L. Schalm that discussed how integration programs differ from individual coaching assignments in focus, methodology and expected outcomes.

Being a CEO Is No Cakewalk And Boards Need to Get CEO Search Right

NewsBlaze
November 23, 2009

California-based independent news source NewsBlaze quoted quoted Dr. Constance Dierickx in an article that talked about how organizations can implement effective succession plans.

The World Needs Fewer Leaders and More Good Managers

S. E. Calgary News
November 16, 2009

S. E. Calgary News published an article written by Dr. Rebecca L. Schalm which addressed the importance of developing good managers as well as outstanding leaders.

Hiring -- Inside or Out?

Human Resources Executive
November 10, 2009

Human Resources Executive quoted Dr. Rebecca L. Schalm in an article which discussed the merits of hiring from the outside vs. promoting an internal candidate.

Global 25: Global Services Panel

New York, NY
November 4, 2009

Endeavor is a non-profit organization, chaired by Edgar Bronfman Jr., that identifies and supports innovative, high-growth entrepreneurs in emerging markets around the world. These entrepreneurs are given world-class strategic advice, access to key networks and other tools that will catapult them to success. At a recent gathering, the 2009 class of "Global 25 Entrepreneurs", cited by Endeavor as having exceptional promise, were brought to New York for a two-day strategy review session. At the session, the entrepreneurs, representing companies from The Middle East, Latin America and South Africa, were advised about how to take the next step in their growth by selected Endeavor mentors. In the second day of the session, Drs. Ed Ryterband and Dennis O'Brien presented a workshop on how these entrepreneurs can assess and develop leadership capability, including their own, as part of their effort to scale up globally. The feedback from the entrepreneurs and from Endeavor has been very positive.

Take Five: Building the Most Effective Board

Corporate Board Member
October 13, 2009

Corporate Board Member magazine recently interviewed Dr. Constance Dierickx of the RHR Atlanta office on how to build the most effective board under any circumstance.

Boardroom Perspective with Paul C. Winum

Corporate Board Member
October 8, 2009

In this interview with Corporate Board Member magazine, Dr. Paul C. Winum offers advice to directors on improving their effectiveness in managing CEO succession.

Six mistakes people make when they start a new job

Troy Media Corporation
October 2, 2009

Troy Media featured Dr. Rebecca Schalm's latest column which highlighted six common mistakes executives make when transitioning to a new position within the same organization.

Practitioner's Forum

The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist (TIP)
October 2009

In her quarterly column for TIP, Dr. Judith S. Blanton highlights the careers of four Industrial-Organizational psychologists who are practitioners in a variety of settings, including a consulting firm, a law enforcement agency, and major corporations.

Rebuilding Trust in the CEO

Chief Executive
September/October 2009

Chief Executive magazine quoted Dr. Paul Winum an article that resulted from a recent CEO Roundtable hosted by RHR International in New York City. CEOs from McDonald's, Xerox, RR Donnelley, Carlisle Group, BOSS, and Sealed Air among others were in attendance.

CEO succession planning still stymies companies

The Chicago Examiner
September 23, 2009

The Chicago Examiner referenced Dr. Constance Dierickx of the RHR Atlanta office and RHR's CEO Succession research in an article that also offered suggestions for improving the CEO succession planning processes.

Intel Shake-Up Sets Race for Next Chief

The Wall Street Journal
September 15, 2009

The Wall Street Journal quoted Dr. Constance Dierickx of the RHR Atlanta office in an article that addressed the key succession issues at Intel Corp.

Integrating the Chinese Executive

Shanghai Business Review
August/September 2009
NOTE: Download the complete issue via link below (12 MB).
Article is on page 40.

The Shanghai Business Review (SBR) published a bylined article by Michael Sanger - RHR China (Mobley Group Pacific). SBR in China is on par with the Harvard Business Review in North America. The article described the importance of having a strong integration program in place for the next generation of leaders in China. Also quoted were Dr. William Mobley and Dr. Allen Parchem.

How to get your leaders back on track

The Globe and Mail
September 9, 2009

The Globe and Mail quoted Dr. Dan Quinn of the RHR Philadelphia office in an article which discussed Leadership Regression - the tendency of managers to stick to what has worked for them in the past rather than innovate in the face of a challenge.

Building human capital in your portfolio

Private Capital Magazine
Summer 2009

Drs. Richard Davis and Guy Beaudin of the RHR Toronto office had a by-lined article published in Private Capital - the official magazine of the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. It featured RHR's Management Due Diligence service offering with guidance on how to assess and develop a company's senior management team to maximize returns.

Identify your management candidates

Profit Magazine
August 2009

Profit Magazine extensively quoted Dr. Richard Davis of the RHR Toronto office in a recent article on succession planning. The piece featured advice on grooming the right employees for leadership roles to fill management vacancies seamlessly.

Staying in the Game With Help on the Sidelines

The Wall Street Journal
August 25, 2009

The Wall Street Journal mentioned Dr. Gene Morrissy of the RHR Chicago office in a story which talked about the trend in executive coaching remaining strong in this down economy.

Onboarding leaders during tough times

Canadian HR Reporter
August 10, 2009

The Canadian HR Reporter newsletter featured a guest commentary by Dr. Rebecca Schalm of the RHR Toronto office which provided a concise outline of RHR International's Executive Integration process.

Practitioner's Forum

The Industrial-Organizational Psychologist (TIP)
July 2009

The Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology (SIOP) features a column written by Dr. Judith S. Blanton of the RHR Los Angeles office in their quarterly journal TIP. This edition highlights four of the presentations from the recent SIOP annual conference that demonstrate the practical solutions the I/O field can offer for challenges facing organizations today.

Starting Fresh With an Unpaid Internship

The Wall Street Journal
July 14, 2009

The Wall Street Journal quoted Dr. Constance Dierickx of the RHR Atlanta office in an article that discussed the new trend of executives in transition taking unpaid internships.

The Seven Myths of CEO Succession

Corporate Board Member
July 9, 2009

Corporate Board Member magazine posted an article by Dr. Constance Dierickx of the RHR Atlanta office. The piece debunks seven myths that may keep boards from having a clear strategy for their management succession plans.

Managing Internal Leadership Transitions After Downsizing

Talent Management
June 2009

Talent Management magazine published an article written by Dr. Rebecca Schalm of the RHR Calgary office. It offers practical advice to leaders to help them maximize the talent in their organization.

The importance of empathy in leadership

Troy Media
June 2009

Troy Media posted the latest column of Dr. Rebecca Schalm of the RHR Calgary office. The June commentary revolved around the importance of seeing today's current economic situation though the eyes of those in the lower levels of the organization.

Executive Fit is Negotiated Not Selected

Industrial and Organizational Psychology: Perspectives on Science and Practice
June 2009

Dr. Rebecca Schalm of the RHR Calgary office co-authored this article which suggests that control of the Executive Integration process by a management consultant using judgment, insight and knowledge can be more important than the selection process itself.

What is Wrong with CEO Succession?

Chief Executive
May/June 2009

Chief Executive magazine featured an article highlighting their recent CEO Roundtable, which was sponsored by RHR International. The piece featured RHR's recent research on CEO Succession and contained quotes from Drs. Paul Winum and Constance Dierickx of the RHR Atlanta office.

The Board Role in Turbulent Times

The Corporate Board
May/June 2009

The Corporate Board magazine published an article written by Dr. Peter Warshaw of the RHR International Corporate office that focused on how the current stressful times are changing the way boards work and how they relate to the organization's CEO.

Improving Government: Accelerating the Impact of New Political-Career Executive Teams

Federal News Radio
May 19, 2009

Federal News Radio published an article written by Dr. Allen Parchem, Chairman of RHR International, and Marilyn Gowing (an RHR associate) on its Web site. The piece outlined RHR's Executive Integration process and suggested political appointees and career executives can accelerate their transition by following private sector best practices.

As Layoffs End One Cycle, Recruiters Await Word on What Comes Next

Workforce
May 2009

Workforce magazine quoted Dr. Rebecca Schalm of the RHR Calgary office a story that discussed the challenges HR professionals face in the recession, including Baby Boomers who are retiring later than expected and Gen Y managers who lack the experience to lead through a crisis.

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