Association Works Approach
To President/CEO Searches
The
selection of a President/CEO is one of the most important decisions that a
volunteer Board of Directors will make. It is imperative that the Board,
through a formally appointed Search Committee, maintain focus on the few
critical aspects of the search process:
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Identifying
the attributes sought in a new President/CEO
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Conducting
reference phone calls
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Interviewing
finalist candidates
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Making the
decision using pre-established criteria
In
close partnership with volunteer leadership, we provide expertise and assume
responsibility for:
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Identification of outstanding leaders in the field
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Proactive recruitment
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Facilitating the process
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Assisting in the development of attribute and competency requirements
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Development of job description
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Assisting in determination of compensation and benefits package
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Development of job advertising copy
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Advertising and recruitment
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Being the primary contact for applicants and potential applicants
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Assuring a fair process for all candidates
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Administering and interpreting DiSC Personal Profiles for each finalist
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Receiving and acknowledging applications
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Ranking resumes for Committee consideration
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Developing a Search Resource book for use by the Search Committee
including interview questions, interviewing guidance, ranking forms, etc.
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Advising Chair and committee on pertinent issues
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Assisting in design for the actual interviews
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Meeting scheduling, notices, logistics, etc.
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Notifying unsuccessful candidates and providing feedback
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Coordinating reference checking
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Conducting background, criminal, and credential reviews
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Assist with the transition after the selection
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Maintaining confidentiality throughout the process
Our
purpose is to do the necessary work to assure a professionally conducted
process and at the same time partner with the Search Committee so that it
can remain focused on the critical decisions. We value your commitment and
assure you that the time spent in meetings and on conference calls is of the
highest quality (actual number and type of meetings to be mutually
determined). The entire process from public announcement to President/CEO
selection is usually three/four months. Our process is guaranteed. We will
work with you until the position is filled.
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