Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex appoints Chief Executive
Following a search led by Prospectus, we are pleased to announce the appointment of David Welch as the new Chief Executive of Air Ambulance Kent Surrey Sussex.
A chief executives first 100 days
Every year the Executive Search Practice at Prospectus recruits a significant number of chief executives for a wide range of organisations in the beyond profit sector.
Thoughts, learnings and experience from On Purpose CEO Programme
If we are to be effective in solving some of the most complex societal problems, we need to invest in our leaders and staff.
Inclusive Recruiting
Even with my experience it quickly became clear that there were still significant barriers to delivering a truly inclusive process.
When looking for a new Chief Executive, how do you get it right?
Hiring the right Chief Executive is critical for any organisation’s ongoing success and impact, and it is one of the most important duties of a Board.
Succession Management – How Beyond Profits can Maximise Leadership Talent
There is often talk of a leadership deficit in beyond profit organisations, and most executives or trustees within the sector are likely to have experienced difficulties attracting and recruiting to key positions. But how much time is truly spent on growing leaders within organisations?
From For to Beyond Profit – Making a Successful Career Transition
So what happens when someone makes the transition and secures a leadership role in the beyond profit sector? The board or chief executive is pleased, the candidate is delighted. How do you make it work, and how do you ensure all those attributes that were so desirable are truly utilised and enable the organisation to achieve more?
Why is it important to invest in your board?
With the UK economy continuing to grow, wages outstripping inflation and employment on the rise it has never arguably been a better time for the social sector to think more strategically about its approach to board recruitment and development. However, life is never that simple. Especially with the challenge of three more years of austerity and service delivery organisations facing greater competition from the private sector.
Building Great Beyond Profit Leadership Teams
At a recent dinner I hosted for a group of beyond profit chief executives, the topic of the senior leadership teams was discussed and particularly how important it is for a chief executive and an organisation’s success that it attracts good people. This is of course even more important in a sector that builds and invests in society’s human capital.
The importance of succession planning
As the saying goes, even the best laid plans of mice and men often go awry – but the importance of succession planning should never be underestimated.