WATSON’s guidance through the entire process for a new Executive Director was supportive and extremely professional, in a word – exemplary. – Vancouver Society
One of the key outcomes of the governance review was the identification of priority skills and experience required to fill upcoming board vacancies. WATSON is highly knowledgeable of governance best practices and professional, and at the same time, they are practical and ensured that their recommendations reflect the unique nature of our organization. – BC Not-for-Profit Authority
WATSON used their extensive experience to successfully steer the search for our CEO. The WATSON team understood the difficult scope of our organization and the bigger picture of our distinguished history and exciting vision for the future. Their grasp of our organization ensured that strong candidates were attracted to the position. – Not-for-Profit
WATSON’s method of recruitment combines a strong foundation of relationship building with years of professional wisdom – a mix not easy to come by.
WATSON’s ability to understand the requirements of both the board and the organization (in the context of the current business and political climate) and attract talent to that is rare. Their engaging style and ability to put people at ease created a comfortable environment for both the Board and the candidates. In the end, we were able to attract strong directors, which has led to progressive and beneficial changes for our organization.
