Leadership Transitions
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Leadership Transitions #12: Gilbert Sape
In 2015, Mission Talent placed Gilbert Sape in the role of Asia Pacific Wildlife Campaign Manager at World Animal Protection Asia Pacific. In December 2016, he was ...
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Leadership Transitions #11: ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye
At the end of 2017, Mission Talent placed ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye as the Country Director for WaterAid in Nigeria. Previously, she was the Country Director at Girl Effect, ...
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Leadership Transitions #10: Anabella Rosemberg
In 2018, Mission Talent placed Anabella Rosemberg in the role of International Programme Director at Greenpeace International (GPI). Previously, she worked at the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) as ...
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Leadership Transitions #9: Masego Madzwamuse
In October 2018, Mission Talent placed Masego Madzwamuse as the CEO for The Southern Africa Trust. Previously, she was the Team Leader for the Economic and ...
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Leadership Transitions #8: Delphine Moralis
In 2017, Mission Talent placed Delphine Moralis in the role of Secretary-General at Terre des Hommes. She was previously Secretary-General for Missing Children Europe. In this ...
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Leadership Transitions #7: Velina Petrova
In 2016, Mission Talent placed Velina Petrova in the role of Knowledge for Impact Director at Oxfam International. She previously held various roles setting up systems ...
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Leadership Transitions #6: Giovanna Alvarez-Negretti
Giovanna Alvarez-Negretti is the Executive Director at The Online Progressive Engagement Network (OPEN). She was previously Regional Director for the Middle East for the American ...
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Leadership Transitions #5: Dr. Suchi Gaur
Dr. Suchi Gaur is the Lead, Global Engagement and Strategic Communications at the World YWCA, based in Geneva. She joined the World YWCA in 2018, after ...
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Leadership Transitions #4: Aura Freeman
In August 2018, Mission Talent placed Aura Freeman as Head of Campaigns – Animals in Disasters at World Animal Protection. She previously worked in human rights ...
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Leadership Transitions #3: Bright Ekweremadu
Bright Ekweremadu is the Country Director of CBM in Nigeria, an organisation working to improve the lives of people with disabilities in the poorest countries worldwide. ...
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Leadership Transitions #2: Yeb Saño
In 2016, Mission Talent placed Yeb Saño in the role of Executive Director with Greenpeace Southeast Asia. He previously served as Climate Change Commissioner for the ...
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Leadership Transitions #1: Melanie Rutten-Sülz
In 2017, Mission Talent placed Melanie Rutten-Sülz in the role of Secretary General at Youth For Understanding. Melanie works at the heart of a global federation of intercultural ...
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Leadership Transitions #12: Gilbert Sape
In 2015, Mission Talent placed Gilbert Sape in the role of Asia Pacific Wildlife Campaign Manager at World Animal Protection Asia Pacific. In December 2016, he was ...
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Leadership Transitions #11: ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye
At the end of 2017, Mission Talent placed ChiChi Aniagolu-Okoye as the Country Director for WaterAid in Nigeria. Previously, she was the Country Director at Girl Effect, ...
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Leadership Transitions #10: Anabella Rosemberg
In 2018, Mission Talent placed Anabella Rosemberg in the role of International Programme Director at Greenpeace International (GPI). Previously, she worked at the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) as ...
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Leadership Transitions #9: Masego Madzwamuse
In October 2018, Mission Talent placed Masego Madzwamuse as the CEO for The Southern Africa Trust. Previously, she was the Team Leader for the Economic and ...
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Leadership Transitions #8: Delphine Moralis
In 2017, Mission Talent placed Delphine Moralis in the role of Secretary-General at Terre des Hommes. She was previously Secretary-General for Missing Children Europe. In this ...
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Leadership Transitions #7: Velina Petrova
In 2016, Mission Talent placed Velina Petrova in the role of Knowledge for Impact Director at Oxfam International. She previously held various roles setting up systems ...
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Leadership Transitions #6: Giovanna Alvarez-Negretti
Giovanna Alvarez-Negretti is the Executive Director at The Online Progressive Engagement Network (OPEN). She was previously Regional Director for the Middle East for the American ...
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Leadership Transitions #5: Dr. Suchi Gaur
Dr. Suchi Gaur is the Lead, Global Engagement and Strategic Communications at the World YWCA, based in Geneva. She joined the World YWCA in 2018, after ...
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Leadership Transitions #4: Aura Freeman
In August 2018, Mission Talent placed Aura Freeman as Head of Campaigns – Animals in Disasters at World Animal Protection. She previously worked in human rights ...
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Leadership Transitions #3: Bright Ekweremadu
Bright Ekweremadu is the Country Director of CBM in Nigeria, an organisation working to improve the lives of people with disabilities in the poorest countries worldwide. ...
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Leadership Transitions #2: Yeb Saño
In 2016, Mission Talent placed Yeb Saño in the role of Executive Director with Greenpeace Southeast Asia. He previously served as Climate Change Commissioner for the ...
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Leadership Transitions #1: Melanie Rutten-Sülz
In 2017, Mission Talent placed Melanie Rutten-Sülz in the role of Secretary General at Youth For Understanding. Melanie works at the heart of a global federation of intercultural ...
Spotlight On
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William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, advancing the field of transparency and evidence-informed policymaking
One of the largest philanthropic organizations in the United States, the Hewlett Foundation was established in 1966 with the goal of making the ...
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WWF Adria – the increase of influence to protect wildlife
WWF is a non-profit organisation that has led the fight for the conservation of nature and the defence of species for the last ...
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The Legacy Landscapes Fund – a new approach to safeguarding biodiversity
As the global economy slows down, conservation faces a huge challenge. Many protected areas are funded by tourism, which has trickled to a ...
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The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR)
PASGR was founded in 2011 as a response to the declining academic standards, especially in quantitative research methods, in African social science institutions. ...
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Oxfam Mexico, fighting inequality
As we search for the new Executive Director for Oxfam Mexico, we took some time to learn more about the organisation’s work in Mexico, ...
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William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, advancing the field of transparency and evidence-informed policymaking
One of the largest philanthropic organizations in the United States, the Hewlett Foundation was established in 1966 with the goal of making the ...
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WWF Adria – the increase of influence to protect wildlife
WWF is a non-profit organisation that has led the fight for the conservation of nature and the defence of species for the last ...
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The Legacy Landscapes Fund – a new approach to safeguarding biodiversity
As the global economy slows down, conservation faces a huge challenge. Many protected areas are funded by tourism, which has trickled to a ...
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The Partnership for African Social and Governance Research (PASGR)
PASGR was founded in 2011 as a response to the declining academic standards, especially in quantitative research methods, in African social science institutions. ...
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Oxfam Mexico, fighting inequality
As we search for the new Executive Director for Oxfam Mexico, we took some time to learn more about the organisation’s work in Mexico, ...
On our Minds
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Behind the Brand: The story behind our new look
When we came back to our graphic designer with our head hanging after our website project had been delayed – for the second ...
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A Message from Mission Talent
As we wind towards the end of a difficult and unexpected year, we’re reminded to take the long view, that no one is ...
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How can NGOs and social movements work together to make real and long-lasting change?
As a global executive search firm, Mission Talent is in the business of having in-depth conversations with people from all over the world. ...
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Arbeitssprache Deutsch – ein Kommentar
Vergangene Woche hat das Landesarbeitsgericht Nürnberg ein Urteil veröffentlicht, welches bestätigt, dass die Filialleitung eines Unternehmens Personalgespräche nicht in deutscher Sprache führen muss. Der Betriebsrat ...
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Mix’n Talent: How can NGOs and social movements work together to make real and long-lasting change?
The recent incidence of police violence has sparked a global uprising of people demanding an end to racism and police brutality. At the ...
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Mix’n Talent: Are humanitarian organisations more resilient to deal with the COVID-19 crisis?
A pandemic on our doorstep: COVID-19 is challenging the global community in an unprecedented way — both professionally and personally. For many, it ...
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COVID-19 Message from Mission Talent
At Mission Talent, we are in the business of supporting leaders all over the world. While our local circumstances might vary, we all ...
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Looking back & looking forward: celebrating ten years at Mission Talent
In 2009, Mission Talent was founded in Germany and South Africa. Today, the company has grown to a team of nine consultants based ...
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Greetings from Mission Talent, 2019!
At the start of a new year Now that 2019 is rapidly getting underway, we hope this mail finds you back at your ...
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Visiting African Prisons Project at Kamiti Prison in Kenya
Nervousness hit me when I read the email from the Africa Prisons Project: “Kamiti is a male maximum security prison… [Visitors] should avoid being ...
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I’m not an engineer, an ecologist or a doctor. So here’s how I make a difference.
In 2003, I was an intern in New York City and I went to see Jeffrey Sachs (then director of the Earth Institute ...
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From Silos to Movement
The first ever Mix’n’Talent event brought forward a range of crucial reflections on how the civil society sector can drive social change in ...
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Leading Change in Uncertain Times
Faced with challenges such as political uncertainty, climate change and a global humanitarian and refugee crisis – how can we effectively drive social ...
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Organisational Languages
The other day I was arranging a few matters with a client. There were a number of terms she used during our communication ...
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We are Africans and we are rising for justice, peace and dignity
A great initiative is happening today throughout Africa, attempting to garner pan-African solidarity towards ‘calling out our leaders on (Africa’s) failures and building ...
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Women’s Marches
On the day after the American people voted last year I avoided the news and Facebook. Last Friday, people on my Facebook timeline ...
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How to campaign for the future
Have you heard? It’s 2015; the Millennium Development Goals are up, the Sustainable Development Goals are on and governments are supposed to agree ...
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Get to know the team: Mission Talent talks leadership
At Mission Talent, it’s our job to ask questions. We want to find out from our clients exactly what kind of leaders they ...
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Behind the Brand: The story behind our new look
When we came back to our graphic designer with our head hanging after our website project had been delayed – for the second ...
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A Message from Mission Talent
As we wind towards the end of a difficult and unexpected year, we’re reminded to take the long view, that no one is ...
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How can NGOs and social movements work together to make real and long-lasting change?
As a global executive search firm, Mission Talent is in the business of having in-depth conversations with people from all over the world. ...
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Arbeitssprache Deutsch – ein Kommentar
Vergangene Woche hat das Landesarbeitsgericht Nürnberg ein Urteil veröffentlicht, welches bestätigt, dass die Filialleitung eines Unternehmens Personalgespräche nicht in deutscher Sprache führen muss. Der Betriebsrat ...
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Mix’n Talent: How can NGOs and social movements work together to make real and long-lasting change?
The recent incidence of police violence has sparked a global uprising of people demanding an end to racism and police brutality. At the ...
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Mix’n Talent: Are humanitarian organisations more resilient to deal with the COVID-19 crisis?
A pandemic on our doorstep: COVID-19 is challenging the global community in an unprecedented way — both professionally and personally. For many, it ...
-
COVID-19 Message from Mission Talent
At Mission Talent, we are in the business of supporting leaders all over the world. While our local circumstances might vary, we all ...
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Looking back & looking forward: celebrating ten years at Mission Talent
In 2009, Mission Talent was founded in Germany and South Africa. Today, the company has grown to a team of nine consultants based ...
-
Greetings from Mission Talent, 2019!
At the start of a new year Now that 2019 is rapidly getting underway, we hope this mail finds you back at your ...
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Visiting African Prisons Project at Kamiti Prison in Kenya
Nervousness hit me when I read the email from the Africa Prisons Project: “Kamiti is a male maximum security prison… [Visitors] should avoid being ...
-
I’m not an engineer, an ecologist or a doctor. So here’s how I make a difference.
In 2003, I was an intern in New York City and I went to see Jeffrey Sachs (then director of the Earth Institute ...
-
From Silos to Movement
The first ever Mix’n’Talent event brought forward a range of crucial reflections on how the civil society sector can drive social change in ...
-
Leading Change in Uncertain Times
Faced with challenges such as political uncertainty, climate change and a global humanitarian and refugee crisis – how can we effectively drive social ...
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Organisational Languages
The other day I was arranging a few matters with a client. There were a number of terms she used during our communication ...
-
We are Africans and we are rising for justice, peace and dignity
A great initiative is happening today throughout Africa, attempting to garner pan-African solidarity towards ‘calling out our leaders on (Africa’s) failures and building ...
-
Women’s Marches
On the day after the American people voted last year I avoided the news and Facebook. Last Friday, people on my Facebook timeline ...
-
How to campaign for the future
Have you heard? It’s 2015; the Millennium Development Goals are up, the Sustainable Development Goals are on and governments are supposed to agree ...
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Get to know the team: Mission Talent talks leadership
At Mission Talent, it’s our job to ask questions. We want to find out from our clients exactly what kind of leaders they ...
Resources / Interviews
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Working from home? We’ve got some advice!
Recently, many people are finding themselves working at home for the first time. While some of us are used to working from home, ...
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You are a member of a recruitment panel – so now what? Tips on how to be a great panel member
It’s a career truth: one day you are the candidate, and the next you are sitting across the table leading the interview. But ...
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‘No’ does not mean never: why being declined for a job can be a good thing
A few weeks ago, on the brink of a new search, I contacted a candidate – who we had placed last year in ...
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Should you apply? How to know if a role is the right fit for you
How many times have I heard someone say that they applied for a job that they thought was a great match, but they ...
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Eight things organisations can do to recruit for diversity
These days, it seems every organization has a plan: a 2020 vision or a 2030 Agenda. It all sounds so futuristic. The years ...
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Your interview: the view from across the table
Many might expect a connection between seniority of a candidate and the quality of their interviews. That is not what we experience at ...
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Interview interruptions
The Internet has been enjoying the interview between the unfortunate Professor Robert Kelly and the BBC, during which his two children entered his ...
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Bringing out the best qualities of candidates
When searching for potential candidates, I always look for the best. But sometimes candidates do not present themselves well during interviews, so I ...
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What are interviewers looking for?
It’s always a good idea to prepare for an interview, but how? Of course, it pays to know about the organization and the ...
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Working from home? We’ve got some advice!
Recently, many people are finding themselves working at home for the first time. While some of us are used to working from home, ...
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You are a member of a recruitment panel – so now what? Tips on how to be a great panel member
It’s a career truth: one day you are the candidate, and the next you are sitting across the table leading the interview. But ...
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‘No’ does not mean never: why being declined for a job can be a good thing
A few weeks ago, on the brink of a new search, I contacted a candidate – who we had placed last year in ...
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Should you apply? How to know if a role is the right fit for you
How many times have I heard someone say that they applied for a job that they thought was a great match, but they ...
-
Eight things organisations can do to recruit for diversity
These days, it seems every organization has a plan: a 2020 vision or a 2030 Agenda. It all sounds so futuristic. The years ...
-
Your interview: the view from across the table
Many might expect a connection between seniority of a candidate and the quality of their interviews. That is not what we experience at ...
-
Interview interruptions
The Internet has been enjoying the interview between the unfortunate Professor Robert Kelly and the BBC, during which his two children entered his ...
-
Bringing out the best qualities of candidates
When searching for potential candidates, I always look for the best. But sometimes candidates do not present themselves well during interviews, so I ...
-
What are interviewers looking for?
It’s always a good idea to prepare for an interview, but how? Of course, it pays to know about the organization and the ...