Executive Search
Organizational success is the product of many factors. Identifying,
recruiting and retaining outstanding senior executive talent is central to
every organization’s success. And while management talent and senior
leadership have long been identified as central to organizational success,
the changed business environment has made executive leadership talent even
more critical. The increasingly global economy presents many new and
attractive business opportunities but also creates a more demanding and
challenging business environment. Today, every company, whether
privately-held or publicly-traded, is significantly impacted by the changed
environment irrespective of its size, industry, or location. Capitalizing on
the opportunities in a more global economy requires senior executives with a
different, broader set of skills and experiences. Similarly, navigating the
unique challenges of the more global environment also requires new skills
and experiences.
Talent Age is well equipped to identify and recruit such senior executive
talent on behalf of our clients. As a result of our past experience with
global, cross-border, and transnational work, we have a good understanding
of the unique qualities and skills that are required of the executive
operating in a more global environment. And, we have the knowledge,
experience and processes to successfully identify and recruit highly
qualified executives and directors.
Our Process
In close collaboration with the client, we begin by developing a thorough
understanding of the company in the following areas;
- Company products and services
- Industry knowledge
- Nature of the competitive environment in which it operates
- Unique challenges faced by the company
- Company culture and character
- Expectations for the incoming executive.
A clear understanding of each of these factors has a direct bearing on the
formulation of a highly focused position description and targeted statement
of qualifications. This goes beyond generic statements of executive
selection criteria such as the need for vision, leadership ability,
operational experience, integrity and excellent communications skills.
Candidate Identification
Talent Age directs its knowledge, experience and internal processes to the
identification of potential candidates who are evaluated against the
specific selection criteria. As a list of potential candidates is developed
and screened, we encourage active client participation in further evaluation
of provisionally qualified candidates. When a core group of the most highly
qualified potential candidates is identified, Talent Age will manage and
coordinate candidate interviews by the company. Throughout the process, we
are in close contact with the company, incorporating feedback and, as
required, adjusting the search criteria based on that feedback. In addition,
we maintain close contact with potential candidates and facilitate
client/candidate communications.
Search Completion
An executive search is only complete when the right candidate has been both
identified and successfully recruited. Talent Age advises on and facilitates
this final, critical step in the process. From background and reference
checks through the structuring and negotiating the offer of employment,
including issues of compensation, Talent Age will work with the company to
insure success in recruiting the right executive.