Overview of Executive Search

We begin by signing the partnership agreement, followed by an in-depth discovery meeting. This crucial first step is where we gain a deep understanding of your company structure, process, SWAT analysis, culture, the specific role’s challenges, and the precise profile of your ideal candidate.

Armed with insights from discovery, we create a customized search strategy. This serves as our roadmap, detailing the target industries, companies, and candidate profiles we will pursue, as well as our tailored outreach and assessment methodology.

We conduct comprehensive market research to map the entire talent landscape. This allows us to identify and create a “long list” of all potential candidates, who fit the strategic profile, ensuring no top talent is overlooked.

Our consultants then actively engage the most promising individuals from our market map. We present the opportunity, assess initial interest and fit, and conduct preliminary interviews to qualify candidates before they ever reach you.

The most qualified candidates undergo a rigorous assessment, which includes structured interviews and competency-based evaluations. We then present a curated shortlist of the top-tier candidates for your review.

You interview the shortlisted candidates. We manage the logistics, gather feedback after each interview, and facilitate a collaborative decision-making process to help you narrow down to the finalist(s).

For the finalist candidate(s), we conduct in-depth, science-backed assessments as we are partnering with word-class assessment platforms to objectively evaluate leadership competencies, cognitive style, and alignment with your company’s core values and culture. This step is critical for predicting long-term success and integration.

Following a positive assessment, we conduct formal, in-depth reference checks. This provides independent validation of the candidate’s achievements, performance, and professional integrity, giving you final confidence in your decision.

We advise on and help structure the formal offer, leveraging our market knowledge to ensure competitiveness. Furthermore, we assist in negotiating the terms and provide support during the critical onboarding phase to ensure a successful start.

Our partnership doesn’t end on the start date. We conduct follow-up checks to ensure a smooth integration for both the new executive and your team, safeguarding the long-term success of the placement.