Hire for the mandate, not the title.
The same leadership title can describe very different jobs. One team needs a hands-on technical decision-maker; another needs a manager who can develop people and improve delivery. We clarify the mandate, decision rights and expectations before defining the search.
A useful starting brief
- How much of the role is technical delivery, people leadership or strategy?
- Which decisions belong to the founder, and which will transfer to this hire?
- What is the team structure today, and what needs to change?
- How will you assess leadership through specific examples?
Thoughtful introductions
Conversations examine the teams candidates have led, the trade-offs they have navigated and the conditions behind their results. We stay close through interviews and feedback so the search remains tied to the mandate you agreed.
Every search is led by a senior specialist, from brief to start date. Scope, fees and expectations are agreed before the search begins.
Questions about the search
Should we hire a CTO or a Head of Engineering?
Start with the work and authority the role needs. Technical strategy, hands-on architecture, people management and delivery leadership may call for different profiles. We can use the initial briefing to clarify those priorities.
Will we have continuity throughout the search?
Yes. Your senior specialist is your direct point of contact from the initial brief through candidate introductions, interview feedback and the offer process.