Description

In this episode, Amir Bormand sits down with Jennifer “JR” Rettig, Chief People Officer at Pendo.io, to explore the complexities of leadership hiring. They cover key aspects such as managing stakeholder expectations, ensuring C-suite succession planning, and reducing bias through structured evaluation methods.

Jennifer highlights how leadership hiring differs based on a company’s size and stage, emphasizing the importance of maintaining an open candidate pipeline. She also discusses balancing subjective and objective assessments using scoring rubrics and evaluation frameworks, helping hiring teams make informed decisions while managing expectations throughout the process.

Key Takeaways:

• Define Leadership Success Clearly: Tailor leadership roles based on your company’s specific needs, size, and growth stage.
• Manage Stakeholder Expectations: Set clear hiring criteria and communicate regularly with decision-makers to keep everyone aligned.
• Reduce Subjectivity in Leadership Evaluations: Use scoring rubrics, interview frameworks, and scientific evaluation methods to make data-driven hiring decisions.
• Maintain an Open Candidate Funnel: Continuously source and evaluate potential leaders, even if there isn’t an immediate opening.

Episode Highlights:

• 00:45 – Defining Successful Leadership
• 03:16 – Stakeholder and Expectation Management
• 05:40 – Balancing Objectivity and Subjectivity in Leadership Hiring
• 07:21 – Incorporating Science into the Hiring Process
• 10:17 – Challenges and Strategies in Executive Searches
• 16:06 – The Project Management Triangle in Recruiting

Guest:

JR Rettig is the Chief People Officer at Pendo.io, where she leads the company's talent strategy and organizational development. With a deep background in human resources and talent acquisition, Jen is skilled at aligning people strategies with business objectives to drive growth and innovation. She has extensive experience in building high-performance teams and fostering a culture of collaboration and inclusion. Known for her strategic vision and leadership, Jen plays a key role in shaping the company's overall direction and success.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenrettig/

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