Our Methodology

No stone unturned: Unfailing professionalism and absolute discretion.

A. Context Briefing & Search Strategy

Every successful search begins with a thorough understanding of the client organisation and its strategic objectives.

Understanding the Organisation

We invest time to understand:

  • Business strategy and growth plans
  • Organisational culture and leadership style
  • Market position and competitive environment

Defining the Role

Together with our client we establish:

  • Responsibilities and scope of the position
  • Required competencies and experience
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Critical success factors

 

Employer Positioning

We identify and articulate:

  • The key attractions of the opportunity
  • Organisational strengths and differentiators
  • Reasons why high-performing candidates should engage

Search Strategy

Based on the briefing, we define:

  • Target organisations and sectors
  • Candidate profiles and backgrounds
  • Geographic scope
  • Research and outreach strategy

B. Market Mapping & Longlist

Our research team conducts a comprehensive market analysis to identify potential candidates.

This phase includes:

  • Mapping relevant organisations and talent pools
  • Identifying active and passive candidates
  • Evaluating candidate suitability against agreed criteria

The result is a comprehensive long list of qualified executives who meet the requirements of the assignment.

C. Interviews, Shortlist & Candidate Reports

Selected candidates are approached confidentially and assessed through structured executive search interviews.

We evaluate:

  • Professional achievements
  • Leadership competencies
  • Motivation and career aspirations
  • Cultural alignment

Following the assessment phase, we present a shortlist of the strongest candidates together with detailed reports covering:

  • Career history and Key achievements
  • Leadership style
  • Motivation for the opportunity
  • The unique added value for the client
  • Our evaluation and recommendations

D. Client Interviews, References & Personality Assessment

We coordinate and manage the interview process between clients and shortlisted candidates.

Our support includes:

  • Interview preparation
  • Feedback collection and analysis
  • Candidate management throughout the process

Reference Checks

Before final selection, we conduct comprehensive professional reference checks to validate:

  • Leadership effectiveness
  • Performance track record
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Integrity and professional reputation

Personality Assessment

Where appropriate, we incorporate psychometric and personality assessment tools to provide additional insight into:

  • Leadership preferences
  • Decision-making style
  • Team interaction
  • Cultural fit

E. Offer Management & Onboarding Support

Securing the preferred candidate requires careful management through the final stages of the process.

We support clients and candidates with:

  • Offer preparation and presentation
  • Compensation discussions
  • Resignation and notice-period guidance

Onboarding Support

Our involvement continues after acceptance to help ensure a successful transition.

We remain in contact with both client and candidate during the onboarding period, supporting integration and helping establish the foundations for long-term success.

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