Executive Search and Recruitment
Getting it right from the beginning. For everyone.
Executive Search
and Recruitment
Getting it right from the beginning.
For everyone.
I have worked with any number of search consultants, both as the potential employer and as a potential employee. This was the most thorough, competent and professional contribution I have seen from a search consultant.
JOHN DALEY, Chair | Australian National Academy of Music
I have worked with any number of search consultants, both as the potential employer and as a potential employee. This was the most thorough, competent and professional contribution I have seen from a search consultant.
JOHN DALEY, Chair | Australian National Academy of Music
As a leading CEO of 20+ years in the arts, I am acutely aware of the high stakes of recruitment – particularly for the roles of CEO, Artistic Director and Board Chair.
We’ve all seen what happens when not enough questions are asked, or when the real requirements of those key roles are not fully understood. None of us want to squander time, energy, money and goodwill on ineffective recruitment processes, with potentially disastrous outcomes for precariously positioned arts companies.
MJ Capps & Associates seeks out potential candidates well beyond the expected pool, supported by deep research and grounded in a wide-ranging understanding of the sector.
What makes MJC stand out?
- a fully supported experience, where all parties feel heard, valued, informed and enabled to make the best choices
- first-hand knowledge of how arts and cultural organisations are led when they are at their best
- deep research tapping into authentic sector knowledge, discreetly involving a broad range of industry experts and project-specific associates
- extensive stakeholder survey to guide the process, providing valuable insights that serve the organisation long after the recruitment concludes
- an abiding respect and care for the humanity of candidates, enabling them to present their best selves at the interviews
- carefully prepared and guided interview process for the Selection Panel
- meaningful feedback for all shortlisted candidates, ensuring they remain advocates for the organisation regardless of the final selection outcome
- a 360-degree radius of trust, confidentiality and integrity.
As a leading CEO of 20+ years in the arts, I am acutely aware of the high stakes of recruitment – particularly for the roles of CEO, Artistic Director and Board Chair.
We’ve all seen what happens when not enough questions are asked, or when the real requirements of those key roles are not fully understood. None of us want to squander time, energy, money and goodwill on ineffective recruitment processes, with potentially disastrous outcomes for precariously positioned arts companies.
MJ Capps & Associates seeks out potential candidates well beyond the expected pool, supported by deep research and grounded in a wide-ranging understanding of the sector.
What makes MJC stand out?
- a fully supported experience, where all parties feel heard, valued, informed and enabled to make the best choices
- first-hand knowledge of how arts and cultural organisations are led when they are at their best
- deep research tapping into authentic sector knowledge, discreetly involving a broad range of industry experts and project-specific associates
- extensive stakeholder survey to guide the process, providing valuable insights that serve the organisation long after the recruitment concludes
- an abiding respect and care for the humanity of candidates, enabling them to present their best selves at the interviews
- carefully prepared and guided interview process for the Selection Panel
- meaningful feedback for all shortlisted candidates, ensuring they remain advocates for the organisation regardless of the final selection outcome
- a 360-degree radius of trust, confidentiality and integrity.
Recruitment
The appointment is being seen as something of a coup for Four Winds – as in fact, it is.
I know you worked extraordinarily hard to achieve this outcome. Your diligence and professionalism really did make the difference and for this we are very grateful.
Your research work prior to the search has been very useful and will serve as the basis for the wider work we will be doing on strategic directions.
All this you did with great empathy and understanding for Four Winds as an organisation, which is part of the “above and beyond” commitment you made to the success of this search.
MICHAEL DARLING | Chair, Four Winds
I cannot recommend Mary Jo Capps highly enough as a recruiter. Her diligent and professional approach was exemplary and her extensive networks ensured a wide range of outstanding candidates for our role.
She was perceptive about our needs, receptive to feedback and a pleasure to deal with at all times, producing a result which will stand our organisation in good stead for many years to come.
GERAINT MARTIN | Chair, Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra
What a treat it is to experience such a well-planned and generous recruitment process that creates an environment where applicants can really put their best foot forward.
Senior Leadership candidate
As a candidate, your input and influence were palpable. Your preparation of the interview panel was clear, with relevant, prepared questions from each of the panel members. I came away feeling that I had been able to clearly express what I would bring to the role.
Board Chair candidate
Recruitment of CEO / Executive Director / Senior Leadership
Recruitment of Artistic Director
Recruitment of Board Directors
