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Executive Search Myths The Science of Selection

Executive Search Myths: The Science of Selection

40% of retained searches fail to complete. Why? Because most firms still rely on the myth that a “proprietary database” is a competitive advantage. Discover how to apply investigative journalism and computer-assisted research to executive search to ensure your next C-suite hire is a strategic victory, not a statistical coin toss.

3 Questions Not to Ask Search Firms (And What to Ask Instead)

3 Questions Not to Ask Search Firms (And What to Ask Instead)

If you are shopping for an executive search firm to conduct a high-stakes senior-level search, be cautious of “cookie-cutter” selection questions used to screen recruitment firms you’re considering. These lists are rarely objective. Most are designed by large retained firms to favor their specific business model—framing their structural limitations as client benefits.