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Today is the day! Dan Hawkins, Founder & CEO of Summit Leadership Partners, will speak at PEI’s Operating Partners Human Capital Forum in New York. Join us for the 11:20am panel "CEO Perspectives: The Future of Talent and Driving Value Creation in PE" as Dan and top CEOs discuss talent strategy, diligence insights, and key challenges in PE. See you there! ? #PEI2025 #HumanCapital #PrivateEquity #JoinUs #SummitLeadershipPartners

We are less than one week away! Dan Hawkins, Founder & CEO of Summit Leadership Partners, will be speaking at Private Equity International’s (PEI) Operating Partners Human Capital Forum in New York on March 25. ? In the session "CEO Perspectives: The Future of Talent and Driving Value Creation in PE," Dan and a panel of top CEOs will dive into aligning talent strategy between PE sponsors and portfolio company leadership, key diligence questions, and the biggest challenges in value creation. ? Joining the conversation: Anthony J. D'Ambrosi – CEO, Abacus Group, FFL Partners Nick Leopard – CEO, Accordion, Charlesbank Capital Partners Ruth Sommers – CEO, FOUNDRAE FINE JEWELRY, Trive Capital ? Don’t miss this insightful discussion. We look forward to seeing you there!

Exciting News! Summit Leadership Partners has been named to Forbes' list of America's Best Management Consulting Firms for the FOURTH consecutive year! We are incredibly proud of our team’s dedication to helping leaders, teams, and organizations scale and thrive. This recognition is a testament to the impact we create alongside our amazing clients and partners. A huge thank you to our clients, colleagues, and partners for your trust and support! And a special shoutout to our incredible team—their expertise, hard work, and passion make this achievement possible. Here’s to another year of empowering leaders and organizations to reach their peak performance! #Forbes #Leadership #ManagementConsulting #4Years #PeakPerformance #SummitLeadershipPartners

Management team assessments don’t have to be a point of tension—they can be a powerful tool for alignment and growth. Here’s how to make the conversation strategic: - Frame assessments as opportunities to drive performance and align with value creation plans. - Be transparent about the process to build trust and encourage buy-in. - Conduct assessments early (pre- or post-close) for better insights into team strengths and development areas. ? Want to learn more? Read the full article by Dan Hawkins title “From Stressful to Strategic: How to Discuss Assessments with Management Teams” https://lnkd.in/e4xCxgKR ? #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamAlignment #StrategicGrowth #SummitLeadershipPartners

Join us in two weeks! Dan Hawkins, Founder & CEO of Summit Leadership Partners will be presenting at the upcoming Private Equity International’s (PEI) Operating Partners Human Capital Forum conference in New York on March 25. This session titled “CEO perspectives: the future of talent and driving value creation in PE” will explore how CEOs and PE sponsors can align on talent strategy, key diligence questions, and the biggest challenges in driving value creation. We are excited to be part of this conversation along with our panelist: ? - Anthony J. D'Ambrosi, CEO,?Abacus Group, FFL Partners - Nick Leopard, CEO,?Accordion, Charlesbank Capital Partners - Ruth Sommers, CEO,?FOUNDRAE FINE JEWELRY, Trive Capital ? ?Make sure to register for the upcoming PEI conference and use our discount code OPHC25_SUMMIT at checkout to save 10%. We look forward to seeing you there. #PEI2025 #HumanCapital #PrivateEquity #JoinUs #SummitLeadershipPartners

A huge ?????????? ?????? to our incredible panelists and everyone who attended our webinar, "???? ???????? ??????????????: ?????????????????? ???????????????????? ???????????? ?????? ??????????????????." Your insights, engagement, and thoughtful questions made for a fantastic discussion! ? ???????? ?????? ???????? ?????? ??????????????????: ? Many management teams are interested in - not afraid of - the insights they receive through the assessments, with the opportunity to learn more about themselves and receive additional leadership development. ? Management due diligence has a quick turnaround with the timeline of initial engagement to final report being just a week. ? Data is what drives results. The better the data into the management team, the better conclusions can be made to execute on the value creation plan. If you missed it or want to revisit key takeaways, the webinar recording is now available. https://lnkd.in/eTFCshRS ? If your organization wants to strengthen its investment decisions with a structured management due diligence process, we’re here to help. Our expertise can support you in assessing leadership effectiveness, identifying potential risks, and ensuring a smooth post-close transition.? ?????? ???? ???????? ?????? ???? ?????? ???????????? ???????? ???????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ??????????! ? #PrivateEquity #ManagementDueDiligence #PELeadership #SummitLeadershipPartners

?????????????? ?????????????????? ??????????! ???? ???????? ??????????????: ?????????????????? ???????????????????? ???? ?????? ??????????????????? Many PE firms ???????? ???????? ?????????????????? ???????????????????? ??????-?????????? ???????? ???????????? ?????? ????????. But the reality? ???? ?????????????????????? ????. ? Join us today at 12:00 pm ET as we break down: ? Why pre-close management assessment is a must-have, not a nice-to-have ? How to avoid common pitfalls when evaluating management ? What happens when firms ignore leadership risks before closing ? Don’t wait for surprises post-close—learn how to assess management teams ??????????. ? ???????? & ????????: March 6, 12 -1 PM ET ??????????????????: Dan Hawkins, Founder & CEO, Summit Leadership Partners ??????????????????: ? Lori Ali, Managing Director, Head of Talent, PSG ? Kristen Hess Chang, Managing Director, Human Capital, LLR Partners ? Angela Geffre, Head of Human Capital, GrowthCurve Capital ? Lori Malcolm, Operating Partner – Human Capital, Sentinel Capital Partners ? Jim Scarfone, CHRO & Human Capital Operating Partner, MidOcean Partners ???????????????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/dgqUfhUQ ? #PrivateEquity #Leadership #DueDiligence #Management #SummitLeadershipPartners

???????? ???? ?????? ?? ?????????????? ??????????????????! ? ?????? ???????? ???? ?????????????????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ? Post-close leadership misalignment ? Slower operational improvements ? Unexpected talent gaps ? ?????? ???? ?????????? ?????????? ?????????? ???? ?????????????? ???????? ???????????? ???????????????????? ?????? ?????????????????? ??????-??????????. Yet many PE firms still hesitate to assess management teams before finalizing a deal. ? In our ?????????? ?? ?????????????? ???? ?????????????????? ????????????????, industry experts will share strategies for: ? Conducting pre-close management due diligence effectively ? Gaining deal team buy-in ? Using the insights to create long-term value ? ???????? & ????????: March 6, 12 -1 PM ET ???????????????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/dgqUfhUQ #PrivateEquity #Leadership #DueDiligence #PreClose #SummitLeadershipPartners

Industry surveys reveal that ????% ???? ???????????? ??&?? ???????????????????? ???????????? ?????????????????? ??&?? ???????????????? ???? ????????. As private equity deals ramp up, ensuring the right management team is in place becomes even more crucial for investment success. Yet, many PE firms hesitate to assess management pre-close, fearing it might derail the deal. In reality, such assessments strengthen the investment. ?Join us for our ?????????? ?? ??????????????, where we'll explore: ? Why pre-close management assessment is essential ? How to avoid common pitfalls when evaluating management ? The consequences of overlooking leadership risks before closing Join us for a candid discussion with industry experts! ???????? & ????????: March 6, 12 -1 PM ET ??????????????????: Dan Hawkins, Founder & CEO, Summit Leadership Partners ??????????????????: ? Lori Ali, Managing Director, Head of Talent, PSG ? Kristen Hess Chang, Managing Director, Human Capital, LLR Partners ? Angela Geffre, Head of Human Capital, GrowthCurve Capital ? Lori Malcolm, Operating Partner – Human Capital, Sentinel Capital Partners ? Jim Scarfone, CHRO & Human Capital Operating Partner, MidOcean Partners ???????????????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/dgqUfhUQ

Firms spend months evaluating market conditions and financials - yet many avoid assessing management teams pre-close. Why? Because they fear disrupting the deal. ? It’s time to challenge that thinking. Join us on March 6 for a candid conversation about why PE firms must integrate management due diligence into their investment process - and how to do it effectively. ? ?????????????????? ?????????????????? ????????: Summit Leadership Partners, PSG, LLR Partners, GrowthCurve Capital, Sentinel Capital Partners & MidOcean Partners ? ????????: March 6 ????????:?12pm - 1pm ET ???????????????? ????????: https://lnkd.in/dgqUfhUQ