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Leading Professional People

Katherine White: Leading discretely

Nov 27, 2023
Katherine White, the first Chief Talent Officer of Spencer Stuart, talks about the challenges of leading professionals in senior roles and how she discreetly brought about change. They discuss the importance of HR expertise in professional firms, establishing credibility, and the growth of the leadership field. She also shares her experience of being an outsider in an organization and the importance of building credibility and understanding the culture.
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  • Leading senior professionals in non-fee-earner roles requires building trust and influence.
  • Professionalizing HR roles in professional firms is a challenge but essential for success.

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The challenges of leading talent in professional organizations

Catherine White, the first global chief talent officer of Spencer Stewart, discusses the challenges of leading people in senior functional roles in professional organizations. She explores how to lead talent when they themselves do not see you as talent, and shares insights on building trust and influence.

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