Willy was joined by Bill Ferguson, Co-Chairman and CEO of Ferguson Partners, a global leader in talent management for the real assets industry.
They covered key indicators of a successful hire, interview questions that reveal the true strength of a candidate, the importance of executive leadership on a company’s overall value, advice for young professionals entering the CRE industry, how companies can remain competitive when it comes to hiring and retaining talent, how evolving generational priorities are impacting the workforce, and so much more.
Key Points In The Webcast:
00:00 Introduction
03:25 Willy introduces Bill Ferguson
04:31 Best and worst search Bill has worked on
07:05 The strongest identifier of an ideal candidate
09:37 The three pillars of leadership
11:35 Generosity and spotting the best candidates
16:34 Bill’s questioning techniques for recruitment
18:52 The importance of preparation and articulation
22:54 The average tenure of a public company CEO
28:12 Do CEOs get paid too much?
29:34 How important is executive leadership?
30:55 United and Delta Airlines: Leadership strategies
33:03 More hiring: A good sign or false positive?
36:43 Career advice for fresh graduates
40:29 How Trammell Crow became an incubator for success
45:01 Timing is crucial for leadership roles
46:30 Are bonuses a liability?
49:11 The factors affecting staffing in mid-level companies
51:59 Office spaces, remote work, and company culture
54:54 Future plans and goals
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