They used to say there were two people in the old west – the Quick and
the Dead. The Quick knew that it
came down to not only talent and
ideas, but execution. The Dead thought only talent mattered with
predictable results.
To draw a parallel, tech execs often focus too much on building
great technology, and too little on commercializing it against
competitors. If you disagree then answer me this: are your corporate
revenues, sales pipeline, and brand awareness where you and your
investors want them to be, even though you've got a market-leading
solution?
If not, why not?
Increasing the value of your company is not just about "collecting
talented people." It's about aligning your people with the company's
overall strategy, getting them to buy-in and to commit to a common
vision. More importantly, you need to compel them to work towards the
idea not because you told them – but because you gave them impassioned
reasons to do it --- then employees will take responsibility for how
their actions affect the business.
Technology companies today, more than ever, need leaders capable of
managing a community of people with a common mission who are willing to
routinely operate at levels of peak performance. That's how
organizations compete in a knowledge based economy as centres of
excellence – without leaving dead bodies at every gun fight.
Executive Search, when properly applied can help drive your business to new heights.
