Nicolas Bliamptis

Our clients are “extremely selective” because they have to be. Disrupting the market isn’t easy! “Sourcing the right talent is another problem robotics startups must contend with. Facet Executive Search President Nick Bliamptis, who has a front seat to the issue as his company scouts AI, robotics and machine learning talent, agreed. “Over the last […]

This recent article in the Harvard Business Review details a study that delves into the dynamics of a successful mentoring relationship.  The authors focus on four main topics: Perceptual Affirmation, or taking the time to see the mentee for who they are, Behavioral Affirmation, or helping the mentee on their path, The importance of the mentor

This study from Google delves into what if takes to create a high performing team.  The article is part of a broader trend by Google and others to place emphasis on team dynamics rather than the raw ability of individual team members.  Once “intangibles” were factored in the study found five key factors: Dependability of

Given the highly competitive nature of the current market, keeping top talent is a more critical challenge than ever.  A recent Harvard Business Review article tries to provide a roadmap with The 3 Simple Rules of Managing Top Talent.  The list includes rules which should come as no surprise: Treat people as individuals Provide opportunity Praise

An extensive study at Google concluded that at least a basic level Emotional Intelligence and communication skills are among the best predictors of team effectiveness.  While similar ideas have been around for years, the Google study backs it up with a great deal of data and refines the concept. ‘‘Just having data that proves to people that these things are

The best CEOs end up on the cover of Forbes or the Wall Street Journal.  The worst CEOs end up testifying before Congress or worse.  At the corporate leadership level the need to hire the best is obvious.    This month’s Harvard Business Reviews ranking of the Best-Performing CEOs is testament to that impact. “This is