HR Consulting
Leadership and talent development decisions have a direct impact on organisational performance and stability. In international and multicultural environments, these decisions become even more critical.
For more than 30 years, GBO has supported French, German and international companies in identifying, evaluating and developing their leaders.
Recognized for its expertise in Franco-German and international executive search, GBO applies the same level of methodological rigour, analytical depth and strict confidentiality to its HR consulting assignments as it does to its executive recruitment activities.
This approach is built on three key foundations:
- a bicultural Franco-German team composed of French-speaking and German-speaking consultants;
- a dual presence in France and Germany, providing direct access to markets and talent pools;
- more than three decades of experience in international environments, particularly across the Franco-German axis and the wider DACH region.
This dual expertise — strategic recruitment and leadership advisory — enables GBO to support organisations with a comprehensive understanding of the human challenges that shape international companies operating across several markets.
GBO’s HR consulting solutions therefore naturally complement its expertise in:
Executive and leadership coaching
Coaching is a particularly effective tool for supporting executives and managers who face increasing responsibilities or complex organisational contexts.
Building on its executive recruitment assignments, GBO helps leaders strengthen their leadership posture and reinforce their impact within the organisation.
Coaching programmes help to:
- strengthen leadership and decision-making capacity
- improve managerial communication
- develop cohesion within leadership teams
- support professional or organisational transitions
These coaching assignments often take place in strategic situations such as:
- onboarding of a newly appointed executive following a Executive Search mission
- transition to an international leadership role
- organisational transformation
- strengthening of executive committees
Thanks to its deep knowledge of Franco-German professional environments, GBO also pays particular attention to the intercultural dimensions of leadership, which play a decisive role in organisations operating across several countries.
A coaching programme generally extends over four to five months and includes several sessions structured around objectives defined jointly with the company and the executive concerned.
GBO coaches use a range of recognised leadership development tools, including:
- MBTI (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
- Process Communication Model
- Enneagram
- systemic approaches and transactional analysis
In certain situations, these coaching programmes directly complement an assignment conducted within the framework of a strategic executive recruitment process.
Leadership assessments and executive evaluation
In-depth evaluation of executive competencies and potential is a decisive step in recruitment or talent development decisions.
Assessments conducted by GBO provide an objective and structured analysis of managerial competencies, leadership potential and an executive’s ability to operate in complex environments.
They enable organisations to conduct true leadership evaluations, particularly useful when making decisions regarding executive appointments or promotions.
These assessments are typically used in the following situations:
- finalisation of a strategic executive recruitment process
- internal promotion to a leadership role
- identification of high-potential talent
- preparation for an international leadership position, particularly between France, Germany and the DACH region
Each assessment is designed on a tailored basis according to the company’s context and the responsibilities of the role.
The process generally follows four stages:
Analysis of context and key competencies
GBO consultants define with the company the managerial, behavioural and strategic competencies to be evaluated.
Assessment center
The candidate takes part in a range of practical assessment exercises designed to observe their professional behaviours in real-life situations, including case studies, decision-making simulations, role plays and managerial exercises.
Detailed evaluation report
A structured report presents an analysis of the candidate’s skills, strengths, areas for development, and suitability for the requirements of the role.
Feedback and recommendations
The conclusions of the assessment help inform the organisation’s strategic decisions and, when appropriate, support the creation of a tailored development plan.
In some cases, this process may be extended through integration coaching to secure a successful onboarding.
These assessments frequently complement missions conducted by GBO in ROUGE → Franco-German recruitment.
A global approach to leadership and organisations
One of GBO’s distinctive strengths lies in its ability to combine strategic recruitment and leadership advisory services.
This complementarity provides organisations with particularly valuable insight into the human challenges underlying their development.
Thanks to its experience in international executive recruitment, GBO has developed an in-depth understanding of:
- executive expectations and career dynamics
- governance models and leadership structures
- intercultural challenges specific to international organisations
This expertise is especially valuable for companies operating between France, Germany and the DACH region, where differences in management culture and organisational practices can have a significant impact on team performance.
GBO’s HR consulting services therefore complement its work in:
International Executive Search
Franco-German Recruitment
Middle Management Recruitment
Interim Management
A strategic partner for international organisations
GBO’s mission is to help organisations identify, evaluate and develop leaders capable of driving growth in demanding international environments.
Our firm offers clients:
More than 30 years of experience on the Franco-German axis
A bicultural Franco-German consulting team
Operational presence in both France and Germany
Recognised expertise in leadership advisory and executive recruitment
This unique combination allows GBO to intervene effectively in particularly complex leadership situations, especially within organisations operating across several management cultures.
