2. The Slade point of difference
When you need to secure high impact, executive talent, you can depend on your
partnership with Slade. Each of our practice leaders has experienced this quest
for talent first-hand in their past leadership roles in industry. They bring this
perspective to their clients as trusted advisers. Slade Partners’ executive search
strategies are executed through outstanding research capability, talent
management systems and quality processes.
Heritage and global reach
All of our Consultants have had As part of the broader Slade Group founded in 1967, Slade
extensive management experience Partners Executive Search is a Tier 1 Search Practice.
in roles for which they identify Founder Geoff Slade has been deeply involved in the
candidates. They are former CEO’s, recruitment sector for over four decades and was the
business and finance leaders, HR first national president of peak industry body, the RCSA.
managers, scientists, board members, In recognition of his dedication to the field of employment,
commercial managers and CFO’s, Geoff was awarded the Centenary Medal for Services to
sales directors, property and facilities the HR Industry in 2000.
managers, entrepreneurs and
academics. They possess intimate Slade Partners Executive Search is part of EMA Partners
inside knowledge of how organisations International – one of the world’s top 10 Executive search groups.
work and where to find the best For our clients, this partnership opens up unparalleled global
possible talent. We value their insight reach, and when combined with our expert local knowledge, it
and integrity and you know your allows us to have ‘eyes and ears’ on the ground in most major
assignments are in safe hands. markets and business centres in over 50 cities around the world.
KNOWLEDGE The right person Generating – Resulting in –
EXPERIENCE OF for the role –
SLADE PARTNERS’
CONSULTANTS
Is effective in a Business continuity, Increased profitability;
short period of time productivity, market operational effectiveness
Offers confidence
share or operational and therefore –
of success and risk
Quickly grasps excellence shareholder returns
mitigation
organisational culture
and champions new Maintenance of Your organisation’s
The right
initiatives brand strength reinforcement as an
placement makes
and reputation employer of choice
your organisation
stronger Brings solid
experience and Confidence in the
a fresh perspective organisation by employees,
to the role customers, suppliers and
shareholders.
3. Sector specialisation Research — our point of difference
the sectors we specialise include:
Slade Partners has built what is arguably the finest
» Digital Media Business Technology in-house research reputation in the Executive Search
» Education – Higher Education, VET/TAFE Sector. All research through Slade Partners is bespoke
and Schools and brief specific.
» Energy, Resources and Sustainability
» Finance and Professional Services
MARKET InTELLIGEnCE
» Government and Public Sector
KnOWLEDGE
» Industrials MAnAGEMEnT TALEnT InTELLIGEnCE
» Information Technology and Communications MARKET STRATEGy PREPARATIOn
» Property, Construction and Infrastructure inTElligEncE
SOlUTiOnS
» Retail and Consumer
CAnDIDATE
» Sports, Leisure and Entertainment SOuRCInG
we offer other specialist services, including:
» Board and Organisational Reviews
» Psychological, Emotional and Behavioural Research — prevailing conditions
Assessments Knowledge ManageMent provides clients with a starting
» Outplacement Services point from which to ‘Set the Course’. Through Slade
» On-Boarding and Talent Retention Strategies Partners’ bespoke Market Intelligence, clients can gain
» Senior Executives on an interim basis valuable insights into their sector, their competitors,
industry trends and labour market data.
» Leadership Development
» Remuneration and Benefits
talent IntellIgence can provide ‘real time’ information
» Diversity Advisory on ‘positions of interest’, ‘executives of interest’, which
positions they occupy, their background and often their
Approach and follow through performance track record.
Slade Partners has a dedicated research unit, the
pivotal point of the firm’s knowledge management. Strategy PreParatIon is the tactical recruitment plan
It tracks management moves, industry news, economic developed in response to our understanding of each
indicators, impacts of government policy and global/ particular role, its sector, degree of difficulty and risk
local issues affecting business culture. It follows attached to optional recruitment paths.
industry leaders, what they are doing and how to get
in touch with them, always operating with discretion candIdate SourcIng navigating the journey to secure
and confidentiality. the desired candidate.
Our Executive Search Consultants complement the
research, using their own extensive networks.
It’s one thing to unearth great talent. It‘s quite
another to convince someone to expand their
horizons, leave their current position, move cities,
states or countries and take up the challenge of a
new position. We do it everyday.
Beyond possessing the skills to invite exceptional
candidates to consider new positions, our consultants
are also conscious of offering considered counsel
and very effective candidate care to unsuccessful
candidates; ensuring their pride is retained – and
clients’ reputations protected and even enhanced.
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