At Bedford Group Transearch, we look at all aspects of culture fit when completing an executive search.
Studies show that two years after an executive is hired, anywhere between a third or more are regarded as a failures or disappointments. There are a good many reasons. The most significant, however, is lack of culture fit – failure of adjustment to either the current or needed culture. The implication? Talent acquisition must embrace a robust assessment of “culture fit.” The challenge? From our own research and that of others, only about one organization in five is managing it’s culture.
Are you managing your culture? The simple assessment that follows will start to answer that question.
