The Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search is a proven, repeatable process to be the best at executive search.

Apply lessons learned from a career in retained executive search to fast-track your expertise and stay competitive with the industry's biggest players.
Win and manage projects
Quickly report progress and show your value
Collaborate with clients

Read the free e-book and learn the methodology.

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Without a clear process to guide your executive searches, they will devolve into chaos.

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That looks like:

  • Worn-down firm leadership
  • Clients questioning your value
  • Stalled progress on important projects
  • Team-wide lack of clarity
You shouldn't have to burn out to thrive in this business. Executive search professionals deserve the tools they need not only to succeed—but to live better lives.
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The 8 Stages of Successful Retained Search empowers you to take the reins of every project.

Learn data-backed strategies to help you mitigate the risk of failure and increase the chance of success as quickly as possible in any search.
Adopt the 8 Stages methodology and:
  • Set client expectations from day one
  • Run your searches with a clear game plan
  • Confidently present the right candidates for your client's needs
  • Collaborate with your client to ensure a win-win outcome
Earn your clients’ confidence immediately—so they’ll trust you to lead them to success.

Ways to learn the Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search

Download the E-Book
Take the Online Course
Read the Blog Post

Operate your firm with the best practices in the executive search industry.

Created by Clockwork Founder & CEO Christian Spletzer, the Eight Stages framework is grounded in 20 years of insights on what makes search projects successful.

Thorough communication

Share with clients what you plan to do, what you’re doing, and what you’ve done—ahead of schedule

Proactive planning

Anticipate what’s around the corner, so you can stay grounded in sound methodology when needs arise

Aligning expectations

Clearly set and align expectations of your team and clients from the beginning of every search project

Consulting with confidence

Use your deep specialization to recommend
the best options to clients, knowing there’s
more than one way to make a key executive hire

Keep impressing clients. Keep winning new business.

And make your firm unbeatable.

It's possible to control your firm's destiny—without compromising your peace of mind

Adopt a proven method for search success. Rinse, and repeat.
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