The culture at your organization is extremely important as it helps shape the values and policies you want all of your employees to subscribe to. If new executives do not share the same idea of culture as the staff already in place, there could be problems establishing the connection between individual and organization.
Of course, there is the possibility that your new executive or manager will implement their own values and policies. The new executive may believe their ideologies would be best for their new company. This could change the organizational culture. It is risky, however, because it can negatively impact morale, among other problems. If your new executive cannot get his or her employees to respond to them because they don't fit the current company culture, there could be several issues that impact your organization.
Your executive and senior leadership position search requires more than finding the individuals with the skills, knowledge and experience to fit your needs. You must also find someone with the right personality. The culture at your organization sets the tone for everything you do, and the more your employees subscribe to your culture the more successful your company ultimately will be.
In addition to finding someone with the values and ideology that fits the company culture, your executive or senior leader must possess the ability to instill those values in new employees and promote the culture as a whole. For example, if an open door policy is part of your company, your new executives should agree with that and be able to convey that they will be accessible to their employees.
Working with an executive recruiter that takes the time to understand the nuances of your company can help find the right candidates from a professional and personal perspective.
