The selection system
A shortlist you can explain to the board.
Every stage exists to reduce a distinct risk: a vague mandate, weak evidence, hidden conflicts, or a working model that cannot hold.
- 01
Mandate calibration
We define the business outcome, current constraints, decision rights, working cadence, and evidence that would make a candidate credible.
- 02
Evidence-led search
Public and private-network candidates are scored against the same mandate. Paid profile placement is not part of the ranking.
- 03
Shortlist memo
Each candidate arrives with a concise fit rationale, relevant operating evidence, known constraints, and availability.
- 04
Structured selection
Interviews use a shared scorecard. References test judgment and execution in comparable situations.
- 05
Mutual engagement
Scope, cadence, conflicts, success measures, and economics are agreed directly before work begins.
Minimum verification
Public means reviewed.
- Identity and career history
- Comparable mandate evidence
- Independent reference feedback
- Availability and conflicts
- Clear engagement parameters