Big Data

In a recent article Hoffman & Associates and IIC Partners interviewed Nicola Villa, Managing Director and Global Lead, Big Data & Analytics at Cisco. Nicola Villa discussed using Big Data and the effects of technology on the manufacturing industry.

In the past, the key to success was a Rolodex of friends and acquaintances. Search firms grew out of their ability to build and manage those networks. Most search firms did this through focus on the firm and much less on the candidate. Historically, this method has proven to be insufficient.  Korn Ferry reports the added value in executive assessment. This report stems from increasing assertions from psychologists and leadership professionals who understand that executive traits and motives add considerable value to the process of answering these questions.

The digital transformation has had major impact on business and society since the advent of the Internet. In a recent report Spencer Stuart invited three leaders in the digital world to consider the future trends and how leaders should address the risks and opportunities.