Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN), where we share real conversations to help you build a stronger recruiting team, level up your recruiter training, and stay ahead in the world of talent acquisition.TRN enables recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with Mark Bull, we explore From Boardroom to Battlefield: Smarter Models for Recruitment Growth. Mark brings decades of experience scaling recruitment businesses from startup to multi country operations, and he joins TRN Co founder James Osborne to unpack how today’s agencies can adapt, evolve and thrive in a market that continues to shift at high speed. Together, they examine what the modern recruiter needs to look like, how AI and automation are changing desk activity, why productivity per head remains one of the biggest challenges in the industry, and what recruitment leaders must do to stay relevant as technology and competition increase.You will learn:- How recruitment has come full circle and what that means for consultants- The real role of AI in recruitment and how to stay ahead- Why productivity levels are too low across the industry and how to improve them- The essential skills recruiters need to succeed today- How to create a strategy that can actually be executed- A practical 90 day sprint structure to accelerate performance- Why reviewing your operating model regularly is now essential- If you are a recruitment leader who wants to build a smarter, more resilient and more profitable agency, this conversation is essential listening.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders. We offer a wide range of benefits including: an inclusive leadership club, Recruitment Trailblazers (a programme tailored for billing managers), full back office support and training, TRN World (our online community), plus access to investment insights, technology guidance, expert content and more.🔗 Explore more recruitment content:https://trn.world/page/content📈 Upgrade your team with expert recruitment coaching and training:https://trn.world/page/training (Access to TRN World and content included for members)📱 Download our app by searching The Recruitment Network🔐 Already a TRN member? Log in here:https://therecruitmentnetwork.com/login📚 Access The Ultimate AI in a Box and other practical guides for TRN members:https://therecruitmentnetwork.com/learnSubscribe now for recruitment business support, recruiter development and impactful leadership insights.