executive careers research summary
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Executive Careers Research
Participants
• Average age 43• 35% Managing Director• 40% Senior Vice President or
Divisional Director• 25% VP or Director
Influences on Career Decisions
Who influences career decisions now?
• Own intuitive sense( gut feel)• Family• Current Boss• Mentor• Current HR
What attracts them to new role
Relative Scores:
Scale of Role: 142Team Fit: 140Culture: 133Future opportunity: 131Compensation: 126Match with current ability: 108Professional Development: 107
Retention
What kept people at the same company?
1. Change & Growth
2. A Good Boss
3. Caliber of the team
What are the key career motivators for these senior executives?
Relative Scores:
Achieving through their own effort: 230
Working effectively with others: 224
Working in highly regarded company: 206
Working in a fast moving company: 194
Working in a safe and stable company: 145
Accelerated Careers
What led to the greatest acceleration of your career?
1. Given a challenging P&L role early in career
2. Manage something large scale with complexity
3. Turnaround a business
Career Risks
What Risks Paid Off?
Moving countries or regions
Moving industries
Moving functions
More Info
For specific questions on this research please send email to:
Mr Mark Powell: [email protected]