Early on in the process, it is important to recognize both the public and private reasons behind the search, discuss the overall parameters of the strategy, and agree on the charter and deliverables of the Search Committee. There are others that are rapidly opening international base camps. Europe has often been the base camp of first choice. Look at Zona Financiera and OneSoft. There are some general guidelines that we share with our clients and prospective clients, but overall generalizations are difficult to make.
Research is a crucial competitive differentiator for top recruiting firms.
Selecting a search firm is a balance between institutional capabilities and consultant performance. It is important to select a search firm that has a good brand and a solid reputation for successfully completing high-level relevant assignments. Relevant experience, qualities, and capabilities of the lead consultant and support team also serve as an important factor in the selection process. Each project may have different priorities and therefore may require different attributes from a search team. But personal networks, total business maturity, and the ability to discern leadership attributes are always the most critical aspects to this level of work.