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Abstract Waves

Executive Search Process

LWP advises that all executive searches are built on a disciplined search methodology and milestones around actions that generate success to seeking a strong leader.  

Week 1:
Kick Off

Week 2: Getting The  Green Light 

Week 3/4: Benchmark  

Week 5/7:
Mid- Point

Week 8/12: Interview Finalist

Week 13+ : Successful Placement

  • Craft position description based on short term and long term objectives with consideration of talent market dynamics

  • Identify the entire team members (client and recruiter) and what expertise they bring to the hiring process, which will lead to their role in the hiring process.  (Each member of the hiring team needs to have the ability to care their action effectively for the methodology to work)

  • Determine the process and timeline based on the situation of the client and of the talent market.  State clearing the interview rounds and the stakeholders that will be responsible for the respective rounds. (There will be clear alignment from one action to the other)   

  • Develop value proposition for great to good candidates, as well as for alternative high potential candidates.

  • Initiate recruiting strategy based on short and long term objectives, value proposition, internal network and state of talent dynamics. Generate potential sourcing organizations by tier 1-3.

  • Finalize detailed position description

  • Finalize commitment and clarity of role with key members involved in recruitment

  • Finalize overarching recruiting search strategy with timeline and milestones.

  • Comprehensive review/presentation of the dynamics of talent market based on the 1-3 tiered targets/industry research

  • Identified and present 2 benchmark candidates

  • Reviewed/Assessed minimum 20 potential candidates

  • Conferred with at least 75% of the targeted candidates within the three tiers

  • Reviewed/Assessed minimum 40 potential candidates 

  • Identified and present 5 benchmark candidates

  • Conduct Mid-Point Audit 

  • Adjust approach as needed

  • Conferred with 90% of the targeted candidates (source and prospects identified to date)

  • Presented two eminently hirable candidates

  • Secured one alternative hirable candidate

  • Mutually assessed the project - if less than excellent:

  • Immediate course-correction strategy session​

  • New recruiting strategy approach

  • 10+ new candidates identified

  • We have identified your organization's next leader

  • Post-search client post-mortem discussion

  • Final discussion

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