To create a successful leadership team, it is essential to focus not only on developing existing leaders, but also on strategically adding new competences that can strengthen the team both now and in the future. Effective recruitment requires an accurate and in-depth understanding of the organisation’s specific needs and challenges – an understanding that the right approach to executive search can translate into targeted and long-term solutions.
As Christian Winther, Partner and Medtech Practice Lead at Compass Human Resources Group, notes: “It’s about understanding the company’s strategy and needs in depth, so we can identify the leaders who not only fit now, but who can drive the organisation forward in the coming years.”
Challenging and broadening perspectives
Many organisations go into a recruitment process with clear ideas about the type of leader they are looking for. These ideas are often based on deep experience and insight into their own organisation. But when working closely with an external partner, it can be valuable to explore opportunities to broaden your perspective. When you are a part of the existing structure, it can be challenging to see new angles and needs that may not be obvious.
This is where our in-depth experience in executive search can bring an extra dimension to the process. Through an open and trust-based dialogue, we help our clients identify potentials and solutions that may not have been immediately apparent. Together, we explore how new skills and backgrounds can strengthen the leadership team and ensure the future success of the organisation. This collaboration is based on the understanding that our customers’ expertise is just as important as ours, and that the best solution comes through joint effort.
Recruitment in the medical and life sciences industry
This approach to recruitment is particularly relevant in industries such as medical and life sciences, where the requirements for leadership profiles are both complex and unique. In these sectors, it is crucial to not only find leaders who match the existing culture, but also to identify those who can drive the organisation forward in a global context. Christian Winther emphasises the importance of this: “In the medical and life science industry, a global outlook is a necessity. The ideal leader must not only understand the local market, but also be able to navigate in an international context with a clear vision to make a difference for patients.”
Successful recruitment requires a leader who not only has experience in the Danish market, but also brings an international perspective and a passion for creating real improvements in the healthcare sector. At the same time, leaders must be able to navigate a world where innovation and speed are paramount. As Christian notes, “If you don’t maintain your curiosity and ability to anticipate technological advances, you risk being overtaken by the competition.”
By combining our insights into both the industry and the unique needs of your organisation, we can help identify the leaders who can both ensure today’s stability and drive future innovation.
Diversity as a foundation for strong leadership teams
When we put together leadership teams at Compass, we emphasise diversity – both in terms of gender and ethnicity, but especially when it comes to skills and experience. An effective and high-performing leadership team consists of individuals who not only complement each other, but also bring new perspectives to the table and challenge the status quo.
Christian Winther emphasises that “a high-performance management team is created by surrounding yourself with people who are more skilled than you in specific areas.” This approach ensures that the management team can challenge each other constructively, which research has identified as one of the most important factors in creating successful teams. Fostering diversity in competences ensures that curiosity is maintained and that the critical questions are asked – questions that can be crucial to maintaining a company’s competitiveness in a rapidly changing world.
Long-term partnership based on trust and insight
Our relationships with our customers are long-standing, many of whom we have worked with for over a decade. This is due to our philosophy that recruitment is not just about finding the right leader, but about entering a partnership where advice and mutual respect are at the centre. We work closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and challenges, and through this insight we can challenge and support them in making the best decisions for the future.
Smart recruitment is about more than just filling a position – it is about building a leadership team that is ready to navigate the opportunities and challenges of the future. With curiosity, innovation and a global perspective, the right leadership team can drive the organisation forward and ensure long-term success. As Christian Winther concludes: “It’s not enough to find leaders who can solve today’s challenges – we need to make sure they are equipped to tackle tomorrow’s as well.”
