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Spring is a natural checkpoint—a time to assess, adjust, and move forward. This month’s Sandy on Talent newsletter is out, with insights on: ? Connecting talent to value—because talent alone doesn’t create results. ? Lessons from leaders who’ve turned setbacks into inflection points. ? Why the best leaders don’t just listen—they know who to listen to. ??? Check it out here #SandyOnTalent #Leadership #ClickCrew CEO.works Curve Test Centers Diamond Allegiance

In the C-suite, not every decision is popular—but the right ones drive performance. When your CHRO sets priorities that may not please everyone, your support is crucial. Without that air cover, don’t expect them to deliver what truly matters for the business. What are your thoughts on this? CEO.works Sandy Ogg Bill Allen Joydeep Mutsuddi Cherilyn Vossberg Chris Gagnon #Leadership #CHRO #Csuite #Strategy

Andrew Fitzmaurice runs Nord Anglia Education, one of the most impressive education networks in the world. His approach? Personalization—not just in theory but in practice. In our conversation, he explained that tailoring education to each student’s needs isn’t just a nice idea—it’s the engine behind creativity, innovation, and results across Nord Anglia’s schools worldwide. ?? Listen now: “007: Transforming Global Education: Leadership Insights with Nord Anglia CEO Andrew Fitzmaurice” #Education #Leadership #Innovation #GlobalEducation #Podcast #AndrewFitzmaurice #NordAnglia #EducationalLeadership #OnlineLearning #Resilience #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #FormulaOne #AdaptiveLearning #IMGAcademy #ClickCrew Michael Ogg CEO.works Curve Test Centers Diamond Allegiance

Winning isn’t luck. It’s design. In my conversation with Tracy Smith, we talked about what it really takes to build a winning team—whether in baseball or business. It’s not just about talent. It’s about setting up the right work, role, and environment so people can perform at their best. Tracy has built powerhouse programs at multiple schools, developing 90 MLB draft picks (including a No. 1 overall). But his success wasn’t random—it was built step by step, with intention. Because winning is not just by chance. Winning is by design. ?? Listen this Sandy on Talent episode here: https://lnkd.in/ecZBKTvA #SandyOnTalent #ClickCrew #WinningByDesign Diamond Allegiance Curve Test Centers CEO.works Michael Ogg

When it comes to people investments, we focus only on the person, not on exactly what needs to be delivered. Being very clear about demand is an essential element of diligence and one of the keys to astute investment decisions. The problem is that none of the many good examples of talent management I have seen throughout my career focus on demand: they focus on supply. I am interested in your thoughts on this topic. Leave me a comment! #talent #peoplestrategy CEO.works Sandy Ogg

We’re sponsoring this year’s Private Equity International Operating Partners Human Capital Forum, the leading industry event focused on the intersection of talent and value. Co-founder Sumeet Salwan will lead a lively discussion on Human Capital Due Diligence alongside an accomplished panel. Thanks to Patrick Allen of Cerberus Capital Management, Katie Czerepak of Bain Capital, James Down of CPP Investments and Jess Weber of Prelude Growth Partners for participating. Check the link below to find out more. And if you’re attending the conference, reach out to Sumeet, Shefali Salwan and Michelle N. so we can set a time to meet in person. #PrivateEquity #ValueCreation #HumanCapital #TalentDueDiligence #PrivateMarkets #OPHC25 #OperatingPartner

Andrew Fitzmaurice took Nord Anglia Education from 4 schools to 89 without losing sight of what matters most: the well-being of students and staff. How do you scale that fast while keeping standards high? How do you balance commercial success with educational excellence? Andrew shares his take on leadership, innovation, and resilience in our conversation. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. #Education #Leadership #Innovation #GlobalEducation #Podcast #AndrewFitzmaurice #NordAnglia #EducationalLeadership #OnlineLearning #Resilience #CareerGrowth #ProfessionalDevelopment #FormulaOne #AdaptiveLearning #IMGAcademy #ClickCrew CEO.works Michael Ogg Lori MacIsaac

It's easy to get caught up in the power of people analytics. But here's the truth: data is only a tool—not the goal. As HR professionals, our real obsession should be driving business performance efficiently. When we keep company performance as our North Star, people analytics becomes immensely useful. In this clip, I share my thoughts on why keeping the focus on business outcomes changes everything. Take a look and let me know what you think. CEO.works #HRStrategy #PeopleAnalytics #BusinessPerformance Sandy Ogg

I recently came across this insightful article from McKinsey & Company on upgrading our personal operating model that resonated with the work I do with CEOs on their company’s operating models. This framework is a smart way to think about how we operate as leaders: starting with our priorities, defining the unique role only we can play, managing time as a finite resource, and channeling energy effectively — a factor I’ve often seen distinguish successful leaders and organizations. It’s a practical way to assess and adjust how we lead, not just at the start of a new year but throughout it. I’d be interested to hear how you approach refining your own operating model. Let me know in the comments section. https://lnkd.in/esBcX-DG #OperatingModels #CEO CEO.works Chris Gagnon Hein J.M. Knaapen

This month, we celebrate the contributions of women at CEO.works, our clients and around the world, as well as the important role of men in achieving equality. We asked our global team how to build an inclusive world. Here's what they had to say: #IWD25 #equality #inclusivity