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If You Want A Diverse Workforce, You Need A Diverse Recruitment Committee

The Horizons Tracker

A recent study from the University of Houston argues that homogenous hiring committees are a key barrier to progress. The research found that when the head of the search committee was a woman, 23% more women apply for the job than when the committee was headed by a man. Birds of a feather. Learning from personal experience.

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Academia and Executive Search: Navigating the Academic Leadership Landscape

N2Growth Blog

Their astute leadership ensures institutions’ continued growth and development and reinforces their standing as beacons of knowledge and intellectual advancement. One key skill that aspiring academic leaders must develop is effective communication. Academic leadership is a crucial factor in achieving success in higher education.

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Want to Get Ahead? 5 Actions To Get You There.

Rich Gee Group

Start by setting a clear, specific, and achievable direction for your career. Choose a path — a promotion, landing a specific role, or developing a particular skill. Offer to work on new projects, volunteer for committees, and seek out leadership roles in your organization. Networking is critical to career success.

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10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program

Great Leadership By Dan

I’ve recently had the opportunity to help design a brand-new open-enrollment Woman’s Leadership Development Program to be offered through the University of New Hampshire’s Executive Development Program. Here are 10 Elements of a Great Woman’s Leadership Development Program: 1. Start with a solid research foundation.

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The Ins and Outs of an Executive Director Search

N2Growth Blog

Developing a Comprehensive Executive Director Search Strategy When filling the position of Executive Director, organizations need to have a comprehensive search strategy in place. When developing the search strategy, it is crucial to begin by clearly defining the organization’s goals, objectives, and future direction.

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How to Overcome the 3 Organizational Barriers to Leadership Development

Great Leadership By Dan

You would think that given the rock-solid evidence that organizations with great leadership consistently outperform those that don’t that EVERY organization would be heavily invested in the development of its current and future leaders. In other words, you’re tasked with coming up with a way to assess and develop current and future leaders.

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Creating a Culture of Inclusion: Proven Tactics for Recruiting a Diverse Talent Pool

HR Digest

Develop a Diversity Recruitment Plan The first step in successful recruiting for diversity is to develop a strategic plan that outlines goals, objectives, and the steps needed to achieve them. The committee should be made up of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences, including individuals from underrepresented groups.

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