Korn Ferry: Big Data & Advanced Analytics: Making Search More Precise

In the past, the key to success was a Rolodex of friends and acquaintances. Search firms grew out of their ability to build and manage those networks. Most search firms did this through focus on the firm and much less on the candidate. Historically, this method has proven to be insufficient. Korn Ferry reports the added value in executive assessment. This report stems from increasing assertions from psychologists and leadership professionals who understand that executive traits and motives add considerable value to the process of answering these questions.

Assessment is critical because despite the similarities that may exist executive leadership roles are often diverse. Organizational cultures in which executives are employed can also vary— some emphasis on internal issues while others are more concerned with market-facing objectives. To understand how a candidate will align with the role, assessment can provide important insight.

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