Come to the first call with the right inputs

0 of 11 points prepared. Your progress stays on this device.

• Mandate and remit

  Reporting line, team size, budget owned and the mandate the leader is being hired to deliver.

• Target and off limits organisations

  Where you would like us to look, and where we must not approach.

• Compensation structure

  Base, variable, equity where relevant and the flexibility available for an exceptional candidate.

• Business outcome

  What has to be true for this to be worth doing. Describe the result, not the job title.

• Decision makers and stakeholders

  Who signs off, who interviews or reviews, and who has to live with the outcome.

• Timing expectations

  Whether this is exploratory, planned for the coming quarter or already urgent.

• Work location model

  Onsite, hybrid or remote, and which countries or time zones are acceptable.

• Budget range, optional

  A range is enough. It helps us tell you early if the market matches the expectation.

• Interview or governance process

  How many stages, who is involved and how quickly feedback can be returned.

• Compliance considerations

  Background checks, right to work, data handling, regulated environment requirements.

• Definition of success

  How you will judge the engagement at 30, 90 and 180 days.