Like, in the case of hiring a new CEO for your Destination Marketing Organization.
And, it usually happens because government demands it. The candidate pool is revealed somewhere along the line for the sake of "transparency." Usually, a few of the finalists bow out rather than have their names revealed...and the news that they are contemplating jumping ship getting back to their current employer and industry partners. Not a good thing for anyone...and why it rarely happens in most DMO hiring scenarios.
Typically, the list is kept under wraps until the final cut is made. That's not what's happening in Daytona Beach, however, as it appears they will reveal the names of between 8-10 of those who made the first cut during meetings this week that are open to the public.
Which likely means that list will be shorter...or less experienced.
If I was an unemployed DMO pro, I'd be loving Daytona Beach for doing me the favor of artificially culling the herd of talented competitors. If I was a resident of Daytona Beach, I'd be asking the City why they are jeopardizing a pool of quality candidates that could help turn their visitor economy around.
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