Introduction
As institutional leaders consider how to fill mission-critical leadership roles on their campuses, there is often a sense of a clear disadvantage of hiring a search firm—there is a financial cost to be paid as the search unfolds, a cost which might not have been budgeted for in advance. This expense is often weighed against the “free” option of “doing the search ourselves.” Within the institution’s leadership...
AGB Search recently supported a search for a Cabinet-level position that began under the direction of an interim president. Because of the delay in hiring a permanent president, a second interim president was appointed as the Cabinet member search was nearing its conclusion. Listening sessions had been held, a position profile had been advertised, and finalists had been selected. When the new interim president stepped in...
Executive Summary
Trauma centers are often misclassified as cost centers. In reality, they are enterprise-level growth engines that drive revenue, margin expansion, and market dominance.
• 15–30% increase in Case Mix Index (CMI)
• 2–4x downstream revenue per patient episode
• Improved utilization of ICU, OR, and imaging assets
• Sustained market share growth through EMS routing
• Increased quality of care...
Presidential searches in higher education have always required thoughtful management from Boards of Trustees and Search Committees to ensure the right leader is selected for their institution. In today’s environment, the presidential search process warrants even greater clarity, transparency, and internal alignment. The higher education landscape has shifted politically, financially, legally, and culturally, and Trustees...