Case Study unit 3
Case Study Template
Organization_HEIDRICK AND STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL INC
TAKEILA SADDLER
GM520
FEB 25, 2014
a brief analysis of the situation and pending decision problem, as presented in the case, and as relevant to your answer. This should be exceptionally brief and you should assume the person reading the assignment is familiar with the details of the case.
Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. The key components of strategic planning include an understanding of a vision, mission, values and strategies. Strategic planning is a step by step process with definite objectives and end products that can be implemented and evaluated. Very simply, it is a process by which we look into the future and influence the forces that will affect us. Strategic planning looks three to five years ahead. It charts a definite course based on strong indicators of what the business environment will be like in those years. Heidrick and Struggles international Inc had a plan to set in place to get the right people for the right job to help with the success.
Kelvin Kelly became the CEO in 2006taking over a firm that despite its strong brand and positive performance in absolute terms. Had lost market leadership. The organization had fallen from number one to number three. His job was to gain that leadership back. The executive search industry faced massive upheaval on the basis of demographic opportunities shifting customer’s needs and the challenges posed by technology driven alternatives to the traditional executive search model. So how can Kelly get ahead of changes in the industry?
Identification of the major issues surrounding the organization or individuals involved with the organization.
Securing the buy in of the consultants. Expanding the firms brand into leadership consulting. Whether the current culture and compensation system would have to
Organization_HEIDRICK AND STRUGGLES INTERNATIONAL INC
TAKEILA SADDLER
GM520
FEB 25, 2014
a brief analysis of the situation and pending decision problem, as presented in the case, and as relevant to your answer. This should be exceptionally brief and you should assume the person reading the assignment is familiar with the details of the case.
Strategic planning is an organization's process of defining its strategy, or direction, and making decisions on allocating its resources to pursue this strategy. The key components of strategic planning include an understanding of a vision, mission, values and strategies. Strategic planning is a step by step process with definite objectives and end products that can be implemented and evaluated. Very simply, it is a process by which we look into the future and influence the forces that will affect us. Strategic planning looks three to five years ahead. It charts a definite course based on strong indicators of what the business environment will be like in those years. Heidrick and Struggles international Inc had a plan to set in place to get the right people for the right job to help with the success.
Kelvin Kelly became the CEO in 2006taking over a firm that despite its strong brand and positive performance in absolute terms. Had lost market leadership. The organization had fallen from number one to number three. His job was to gain that leadership back. The executive search industry faced massive upheaval on the basis of demographic opportunities shifting customer’s needs and the challenges posed by technology driven alternatives to the traditional executive search model. So how can Kelly get ahead of changes in the industry?
Identification of the major issues surrounding the organization or individuals involved with the organization.
Securing the buy in of the consultants. Expanding the firms brand into leadership consulting. Whether the current culture and compensation system would have to