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Articles & presentations by Agilium Worldwide members and experts in management and executive search, plus related links of interest
Current Trends in South Africa - January 2011
| January 2011
There is a skills shortage in IT, specifically Development and Software, and Business Analysis ...
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The Interim Management Report December 2010
| December 2010
Agilium Worldwide member firm Cycan (Pty) Ltd. of South Africa published this paper relative to their market, with implications for other regions.
Interim Management is recognized as a proactive business solution and alternative method of engagement in ...
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Current Trends in South Africa - July 2010
Cycan (Pty) Ltd. | July 2010
INFLATION slowed in January, defying forecasts of an increase and suggesting that interest rates would remain lower for longer, despite the economy's recovery.
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The Importance of Networking and How to Do It
CFRA Business At Night - Greg Hebert | July 2010
Jim Carlisle, past chairman of Agilium Worldwide and partner at Western Management Consultants Toronto, is interviewed at CFRA Radio - Ottawa, on CFRA Business At Night. Jim, co-author of AIM The Powerful 10-Step Personal and Career Success Program, speaks with Greg Hebert about the importance of networking and how most people don't know how to do it.
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Current Trends in South Africa - April 2010
| April 2010
... Comrades Marathon is hot ...PayPal boosts local e-commerce ... China becomes SA's largest trading partner ... and more
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Agilium Worldwide Chairman Discusses Evolving Recruiting Industry April 2010
| April 2010
In a follow up interview wtih HSZ Media, incoming Chairman F. Xavier de Zamacona (DeZaSearch, Mexico) of Agilium Worldwide (formerly World Search Alliance) discusses changes and the future of the executive search industry ...
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Baby Boomer Impact at the Workplace
Brian Clarke | March 2010
Brian Clarke, Managing Partner of Kensington International talks about Baby Boomer Impact at the Workplace. Click here to view the video.
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Current Trends in South Africa - January 2010
| February 2010
South Africa's economy has moved out of recession ... Foreign investors flocked to South African equities in 2009 ... Candidate placement (as opposed to mandate-based headhunting) has 'increased significantly' in the last year ... and more ...
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How to Handle Gaps in Your Work History
Brian Clarke | December 2009
Brian Clarke, Managing Partner of Kensington International talks about How to Handle Gaps in Your Work History. Click here to view the video.
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Executives with vision and courage see times of crisis as opportunities_October 2009
| November 2009
El Semanario, a weekly Mexican business/financial publication, states in feature article, that even though the executive search market cannot yet claim victory, World Search Alliance sees slight recoveries globally…
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Background Checks
Brian Clarke | November 2009
Brian Clarke, Managing Partner of Kensington International, talks about Background Checks on Job Search Television Network, Chicago.
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Fierce Competition Concedes Flexible Conditions Lower Salaries _Spanish October 2009
| November 2009
El Universal newspaper, Mexico City interviews Xavier de Zamacona of DeZaSearch, World Search Alliance's Regional Director of the Americas. Spanish version.
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Experience and Achievements Key for Selection of High Level Managers_Spanish October 2009
| November 2009
El Financiero, Mexico City , interviews executives of World Search Alliance at recent Americas Regional Meeting. Spanish version.
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Fierce Competition Concedes Flexible Conditions Lower Salaries _English October 2009
| October 2009
Exception to flexibility in Mexico is tech sector, according to Americas Regional Director, Xavier de Zamacona of DeZaSearch, interviewed by El Universal newspaper, Mexico City. English Version. See above for Spanish version.
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Top Execs Flexible in Renegotiating Contracts_English October 2009
| October 2009
Nota Milenio, Mexico City newspaper, interviews executives of World Search Alliance during regional meeting in Mexico City, October 2009 - English Version
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Top Execs Flexible in Renegotiating Contracts_Spanish October 2009
| October 2009
Nota Milenio, Mexico City newspaper, interviews executives of World Search Alliance during regional meeting in Mexico City, October 2009 - Spanish Version
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Experience and Achievements Key for Selection of High Level Managers_English October 2009
| October 2009
Executives of World Search Alliance spell out different requirements for higher level positions in Mexico and worldwide, speaking with Mexican business newspaper El Financiero at recent regional meeting, Mexico City. English version. See above for Spanish version.
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Status of Search Industry Pre and Post August 2009
| September 2009
In an interview with HSZ Media Jim Carlisle, Chair of World Search Alliance, discusses how the Alliance and its members have
performed in the first six months of 2009 and what they expect moving forward.
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Lessons From Global Meltdown - June 14 2009
| July 2009
Bryan Hattingh, chief executive of Cycan, said recession holds material lessons for business schools, who must acknowledge their contribution to it. Read more in the Sunday Times.
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Advancing the Cause of Entrepreneurs - April 29 2009
| July 2009
Bryan Hattingh of Cycan (Pty) Ltd., South Africa, interviews CEOs in The Star Workplace series. President of the SA Chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organisation says: "The ability to execute ... and motivate others is important". ...
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Personal Branding in a Slower Job Market - February 2009
| May 2009
Bryan Hattingh of Cycan (Pty) Ltd. in South Africa discusses how personal branding can set you apart ...
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How To Choose an Executive Search Firm
| January 2009
Adolfo Gonzales of Tasa Worldwide Peru has some tips on the identification and selection of an appropriate executive search firm.
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Current Trends in Peru - January 2009
| January 2009
Investments in mining growing aggressively, construction industry moving fast ... trends in executive market indicate high executive rotation ...
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World Search Alliance Member Brian Clarke Named Amongst World's Most Influential Headhunters, BusinessWeek - November 2008
| January 2009
Brian Clarke, Managing Partner Kensington International Inc., was recently named to BusinessWeek's exclusive list of the most influential executive recruiters in the world.
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Place for Words of Wisdom - Professional Services
| December 2008
David Slessar, The Walford Partnership, says mentoring is in demand as partners (of professional services firms) want to talk to people who have industry experience.
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Globalizing the Hiring of Top Level Executives_November 2009
| November 2008
Mexican business journal Alto Nivel interviews Chairman and Americas Regional Director of World Search Alliance.
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Riccardo Belloni, MegaHR, Feature in Il Mondo (English), October 2008
IL MONDO | October 2008
MEGA HR Consulting Group srl is the sole Italian point of reference of World Search Alliance ...
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Riccardo Belloni, MegaHR, Feature in Il Mondo (Italian), October 2008
IL MONDO | October 2008
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Research Report Executive Summary: Minimizing SME's Recruitment Risk, September 2008
| September 2008
Seventy percent of the participants see that recruitment and retention are significant concerns over the next three to five years.
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Emotional Intelligence in Pharmaceuticals, Research of Western Management Consultants
| September 2008
We concluded there is a real risk that many companies are missing the boat on a genuine opportunity to gain a competitive edge.
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CrippsSearsPartners Shell Step Student Placement_Sept2008
| September 2008
Cripps Sears & Partners regularly offer internships & work experience to students allowing them to gain an insight into the business
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Mentoring vs Coaching BryanHattingh, Cycan SundayTimesSA Sept.14, 2008
| September 2008
Mentoring and coaching provide knowledge and training that are job-specific
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Leadership Dilemma: Innovation and Entrepreneurship
| July 2008
Cripps Sears & Partners assist in research on risk-taking and entrepreneurship referencing the financial services industries.
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Research Report: Minimizing Recruitment Risk
Western Management Consultants | May 2008
Preliminary Research Report of Western Management Consultants on Minimizing Recruitment Risk
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Where the Jobs Are 2008, Georgia Trend
Allen Tansil, Handler & Associates, Atlanta | March 2008
Modest economic growth and a wave of retirements will create employment opportunities this year.
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Quest for Partner of Professional Services Firm
Jim Carlisle, Western Management Consultants, Toronto | January 2008
The demand for executive search in professional services firms is steadily increasing.
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Bryan Hattingh Presents to Dubai Businessmen on "Taking the ‘t’ out of can't"
Bryan Hattingh, Cycan, Johannesburg | May 2007
Blind spots, self-limiting beliefs, assumptions and speculations – all these factors limit people’s potential…
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Winning CIOs Manage Talent the Best
Bryan Hattingh, Cycan, Johannesburg | April 2007
The new CIO leader has to be willing to step up to the plate and be recognised as part of the leadership team.
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Mike Cripps Addresses Business Schools on 'Profit -v- Values’
Michael Cripps, Cripps Sears & Partners, London | February 2007
Mike Cripps, Managing Director of Cripps Sears & Partners, was invited by Nick Wilson of Kingston University's Entrepreneurship Centre to share his experiences with a student audience of 140 undergraduates and post-graduates.
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Conquering a Culture of Indecision
Ram Charan | January 2006
Some people just can't make up their minds. The same goes for some companies — and their performance suffers as a result.
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The Characteristics of Career Success
Jeff Grout | October 2004
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Finding the Right CEO: Why Boards Often Make Poor Choices
Rafesh Khurana | September 2001
Thanks to entrenched practices that are rarely questioned, boards often fail to choose the right CEO. Here are suggestions on how to avoid common pitfalls in CEO searches.
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Big or Small?
William Handler, W.L. Handler & Associates | February 2001
The principal of the smaller firm is almost always strategically involved in every search executed by the firm.
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A Leadership Primer
Gen. Colin Powell | January 2000
Great leadership involves responsibility to the wellfare of the group, which means some people will get angry at your decisions.
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