Adaptive Search Partners
Patrick Ference is an experienced executive search and human resources leader, currently serving as Managing Partner at Adaptive Search Partners since April 2021, where specialized efforts focus on identifying adaptive leaders for companies undergoing significant changes. As a Founding Member of Inquirint since September 2020, Patrick contributes to a global network dedicated to elevating human capital needs through exceptional service. Previously, Patrick held leadership positions at Industrial Search Partners, Staub, Warmbold & Associates, Alpha Natural Resources, Martin-Brower, Brady Corporation, and Cooper Industries, demonstrating expertise in various sectors including industrial manufacturing, logistics, and oil and gas. Patrick's educational credentials include a Corporate Executive Program from Cooper University at Rice and a Bachelor of Science in Safety Sciences from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
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Adaptive Search Partners
Retained executive search and organizational consulting firm that thrives in helping companies to adapt when facing major inflection points. From start-ups to growth and expansion to turnarounds, the most successful companies are led by adaptive leaders. Adaptive Search Partners specializes in the DNA of leaders who align individual, organizational, institutional, and cultural factors to a shared purpose to effect change. High Definition, High Reliability Our lean search process begins with a highly defined target specification with first year performance objectives incorporated to measure success. We offer an integrate a validity-tested executive assessment that drives data-driven selection decisions and improves the reliability of the placement to meet or exceed expectations to improve company performance. Most Transparent Search Process in the Industry We take pride in our implementation, delivering the most transparent search process in the industry. We leverage technology in a way that our competitors do not – by providing real-time access to our clients to view all of our research, notes, and assessments. Our real-time client portal enables easy access in which our clients can see the progress we are making, 24×7, and ensures no surprises and no questioning of status on the assignment. Adaptive We have deep experience working in and helping organizations to adapt. This requires leadership that understands how to bring about change simultaneously in five major areas – Individual, Organizational, Institutional, Cultural, and Purposeful. Leaders that have mastered this framework have a significantly higher track record of success in adapting their company. Systematic, Data Driven Through a strategic partnership, we offer a best-in-class executive assessment integrated into the search process. The resulting profile provides objective, validity-tested data to match with qualitative behavioral interviews.