How patronus executive can help anchor high potentials in leadership roles
All too often, we see young, talented managers – whether internal or external – being overlooked because they supposedly “still lack the necessary experience”. At the same time, these same organizations complain about a lack of innovation, a lack of dynamism, and difficulties in succession planning.
Together with Marcus Trute – a proven expert with many years of leadership experience – we have addressed this issue. We support companies in identifying and developing leadership talent in a targeted manner and successfully placing them in positions of responsibility, with our high-potential search.
New leadership requires new thinking. How can a transition to the next generation of leaders succeed – without overburdening the organization and talent?
The scenario: An experienced manager leaves the company. Over the years, they have shaped their division, aligned the teams to them, and built up a strong internal standing in all directions. Their departure leaves a noticeable gap – structurally, culturally, and emotionally. At the same time, it is time to set new impulses: A cultural change should take place, the mindset needs to change and more agile processes ought to be introduced. The company needs a breath of fresh air, digital leadership skills – and the opportunity to shape the future with a new leadership personality.
The ideal solution would be to deliberately bring in a young, strategically-minded high potential instead of a new appointment with the same level of experience – a personality who brings fresh perspectives, rethinks leadership, wants to take on responsibility, and takes the next development step together with the team.
However, the existing environment is still strongly influenced by the management principles of the predecessor. A cultural change is necessary – but it must be done cautiously and with a clear direction.
The central question is:
Can you really rely on comparatively little management experience in such a situation – without harming the organization or overtaxing the high potential?
Our solution – high-potential search: We accompany the transition to the next generation – with a targeted search and selection process that not only looks at professional potential, but in particular at personality structure, leadership maturity, and cultural compatibility – supported by scientifically sound diagnostic procedures. Designed by Thomas Weger, Managing Partner at patronus executive and leadership expert Marcus Trute, based on the shared conviction that leadership excellence is not only created through experience, but also through courageous decisions, strategic promotion, and the targeted integration of high potentials in key roles.
patronus executive identifies, qualifies, and recruits high potentials for you. Tailored to your needs and always with an eye for your corporate culture – excellence with empathy. But the search is only half the battle.
Marcus Trute ensures that young managers get off to an effective start, develop leadership, and are successful in the long term. As Managing Partner and COO of the Keller Group (including Keller Sports), the leadership expert has successfully guided talented managers to the next level over many years and helped them to make a real impact. Developing leaders is his passion.
Today, he supports companies as a consultant in the sustainable development of management and organizational structures – with a clear focus on effective leadership development and cultural transformation.
Thomas Weger
Stands for Well-matched candidates, cultural fit and modern leadership.
MArcus Trute
