Publications

If everyone in the room feels completely comfortable with the final choice, it may be worth asking whether anything is actually going to change.

Cooper Coleman Ranks 50th on Forbes' List of America's Best Executive Recruiting Firms

Most boards do not believe they need professional search support until after the first failed executive hire. By then, the lessons are painfully clear.

Strategic Leadership in a Changing Talent Landscape As nonprofit CEOs and Boards begin to plan for the upcoming budget year, one imperative rises above the rest: preparing their organizations for effective executive talent retention, succession planning, and sourcing. The landscape impacting leadership talent is rapidly evolving, shaped by demographic shifts, technological advancements, political insertion, and new expectations for purpose-driven impact. To remain resilient,

The Hidden Pitfalls of Executive Recruitment J. Michael Durnil, PhD Director, Executive Search Cooper Coleman Executive recruitment is one of the most mission-critical tasks that any CEO or organization faces. The stakes are high—a misstep can lead to reputational damage, significant financial losses, strategic misalignment, and organizational discord. Despite the high stakes, many CEOs and organizations choose to undertake this crucial task without availing themselves of p

The political and economic landscape continues to shift dramatically, leaving many social sector organizations and advancement...

J. Michael Durnil, PhD Director, Executive Search Cooper Coleman, LLC Non-profit organizations operate in a unique environment that...

Michelle Alvi s , PHR - Principal Owner at Alvis People Solutions, LLC. J. Michael Durnil, Ph.D. - Director of Executive Search at ...