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

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 not only to succeed—but to live better lives.

The Eight Stages of Successful Retained Search empower 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 Eight 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.

Download the E-Book

Peruse a comprehensive guide through every stage of the retained search process, with methodology backed by data—including valuable worksheets, checklists, and templates. Equip your firm with the systems, processes, and software to win.

Take the Online Course

This free course includes a series of videos, interactive tasks, and examples designed to walk you through all eight stages, from winning work to growing your business, and everything in between.

Read the Blog Post

Get a brief intro to the eight stages methodology and why it's critical for everyone on your team to have a full understanding of the entire executive search process.

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

Knowing the business of executive search is one thing. Doing it well is another. Created by Clockwork Founder & CEO Christian Spletzer, the Eight Stages framework is grounded in 20 years of insights on the practices of the most effective executive search leaders.

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.