Case Studies

Walgrove ingredients for a successful Executive Search process are illustrated in our case studies.

Understanding the Client Requirements

Walgrove invests significant time and thought to genuinely understand the hiring requirement for a client - what are the roles & responsibilities of the position to be filled? the key skills & experience required?  the necessary personal attributes to ensure a cultural fit?

Confidentiality

For an Executive Search process to be effective a client invariably has to share commercially sensitive information with Walgrove. At Walgrove we understand the significance and potential implications of this aspect of the process. We apply stringent methods of working and processes to ensure such confidential information is protected and clients can place trust in how we deliver our services in the market place.

Research

Research is the cornerstone of an Executive Search process, especially in the Professional Services industry but it is often under resourced. At Walgrove we are committed to complete research to the highest possible standards to ensure the best outcome to a hiring process for our client. 

Accuracy

We start every assignment as ‘fresh’ research. This ensures that no assumptions are made and the information we share with our clients has been thoroughly validated. This rigorous approach also allows us to present our clients with the relevant and current market intelligence.

Transparency

All clients should be fully aware of how their executive search assignment is progressing. Walgrove operates an fully transparent policy with clients throughout an assignment including the research phase. Experience has demonstrated time and again such a transparent policy from the start of an assignment plus a timetable of weekly update meetings / conference calls is the most effective way to identify and deal with issues as they arise in an Executive Search process.

Efficiency

Walgrove will agree a realistic delivery timetable with the client before commencement of each assignment. Our typical lead time from briefing to shortlist is approximately six weeks. This reflects the depth of existing networks in our prime markets. By removing unnecessary delays at every stage of the process we ensure that assignments do not 'drift' and delivery dates can be relied upon.