BLOG: Chief Political Officer must read the world with confidence

Martin Krekáč, chairman and founding partner of the Jenewein Group, again focused on the topic of Political Intelligence (PQ) in his blog. This time through a look at the concept of engaging a Chief Political Officer (CPO), which is usually more than promising. However, in the initial stage, high expectations must be set aside and one must realize that it is not a panacea by itself. Simply put, just having a CPO is not enough. Read why thorough preparation for a new political director will allow for a smoother landing and a better chance for success.

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A new hit after 24 years – also thanks to Jenewein Art Consulting

Jenewein Group is a long-standing Art Consulting partner of the singer and composer Marika Gombitová. The result of this collaboration is also the new song Fantóm srdca (Phantom of the Heart), which Marika came up with after 24 long years. The studio recording of the new hit and the official video clip from the workshop of 3D animator Martin Vierik premiered on June 21, 2024. Many of us remember, and for others we clarify, that during Marika's singing career, new songs were premiered first at festivals or concerts and only then were released in a studio recording on a music carrier. And she used exactly the same procedure now – she sang two new songs Fantóm srdca and Stúpanie (Rising) for the first time in January of this year in Prague's O2 arena. New hits from the proven tandem Marika Gombitová (music) and Kamil Peteraj (lyrics) quickly wanted to find their way to the fans, so Marika was the first to publish a live recording of the song Fantóm srdca in the form of a lyrics video on her official YouTube channel. We can't help but remind you that our own Filip Krekáč participated in the production of the concert videos for both new songs together with Martin Vierik as a creative director. And finally: the final mastering was done in the prestigious Abbey Road studios in London.

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Seven trends influencing the hiring of leaders

Many consider Executive Search consulting to be a young profession. However, this is not the case. Its roots go back to the end of the 19th century, when innovations accompanying the so-called the second industrial revolution created a need for new leaders who can adapt to a changing environment and growing demands. And so it is to this day. Generational change, an unstable political climate, digitisation, etc. – there are many factors influencing the Executive Search world. Martin Krekáč presents seven key areas that have a high impact on how leaders are hired, what kind of leaders they are, and the kind of future they will create.

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We are once again in the TOP 10 largest Executive Search companies in Slovakia

Traditionally, at the end of spring, the Career Guide 2024 Yearbook was published as a special edition of The Slovak Spectator. In addition to a number of articles and personalities working in the field of HR consulting and human capital, it also contains the expected and respected ranking of the largest players in Executive Search on the Slovak market. We are happy that our Jenewein Executive has repeatedly placed in the TOP 10 in the category of Executive Search companies in Slovakia. The ranking is compiled according to a combination of several indicators for the year 2023 (number of active Executive Search partners and consultants, revenue and the number of successfully filled positions by individual levels, etc.). In addition to rankings and useful data and contacts, the Career Guide yearbook has been bringing interesting information and trends not only for HR professionals for 25 years. We have been a part of it since the beginning of publication in 1999. Martin Krekáč also contributed to the creation of the content of the current edition by writing the article Seven trends that change the selection of leaders in the TRENDS section.

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BLOG: Thanks to crises, the importance of political intelligence increases

Martin Krekáč, chairman and founding partner of the Jenewein Group, focused on the topic of political intelligence (PQ) in a new blog. The increasing complexity of the surrounding environment in organizations reinforces the need to have a professionally filled position of Chief Political Officer (CPO), who can navigate complex political issues and at the same time translate this skill into business success. Geopolitics is simply back. Business owners and top organizational leaders need to have their own political generals at their side – ones who won't get lost in the wild world of politics.

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