Jordan Burton

Join Jordan Burton from Talgo, a leader in training private equity investors, as he dives into the art of hiring executives. He shares insights on the common pitfalls that lead firms to a mere 30% success rate in portfolio hiring. Jordan emphasizes the importance of preparing candidates for interviews and aligning stakeholder expectations. Discover how to craft an effective executive scorecard and the value of structured assessments. He warns against relying solely on past experiences, advocating for a focus on upward potential instead.

Jordan Burton, co-founder of Talgo and an expert in executive talent assessment, shares his insights on navigating the complexities of hiring in the private equity sector. He emphasizes the importance of structured interview techniques and timely decision-making to optimize human capital. Burton discusses intrinsic motivation in top-performing executives, underlining traits that define effective leaders. He critiques traditional hiring methods and advocates for a focus on real-world experiences, helping firms elevate their talent assessment processes.