The science of talent engineering starts with the right access and data

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    C&T is the only truly data-driven executive search firm with full access to the best.

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    We are Talent Engineers who have learned from the best

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    We leverage our industry-leading database in conjunction with AI to deliver leaders who succeed.

The best execution and access, without the restrictions

Unlike the largest firms, C&T is not bogged down by extensive hands-off lists and an innefficient process that only serves up a fragment of the best.

At C&T we do search the right way

We are transparent and will never take on a project unless we have access to at least 90% of the definitive best

C&T is the only firm with a full time dedicated Researcher committed to capturing the complete ecosystem of every relevant leader within all competitors and all related companies.

we continuously career track the highest performers in every discipline and every market we serve so at the beginning of every search we already know the star players

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Access to the Pool Of Top Talent

SHREKTs are full of 'hands-off' policies that ensure mediocre talent access and render them unable to capture the definitive best

  • S - Spencer Stuart
  • H - Heidrick & Struggles
  • R - Russel Reynolds
  • E - Egon Zhender
  • K - Korn Ferry
  • T - True

The science of talent engineering starts with the right access and data

C&T is the only truly Data Driven executive search firm. We leverage our industry leading database in conjunction with AI to deliver leaders who succeed. (Need More content here)

The best execution and access, without the restrictions

Unlike the largest firms, C&T is not bogged down by extensive hands off lists and a standardized process. Instead, with C&T’s OnPoint system, we approach every search hands-on, combining a deep understanding of market dynamics with a rigorous, tailor-fit search process, to identify executives who not only excel in their fields but also align seamlessly with your organizational culture and strategic goals.

From C-Suite roles to VP’s, our approach goes beyond matching skills on paper, at Christian & Timbers, we deliver leaders who succeed.

Access to top talent

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  • S - SpencerStuart
  • H - Heidrick & Struggles
  • R - Russ Reynolds
  • E - Egon Zhender
  • K - Korn Ferry
  • T - True

SHREKTs are full of 'hands-off' policies that ensure mediocre talent access and render them unable to capture the definitive best

If you want excellence in your organization – C&T knows how to help you get there.

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The C&T Difference

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Greatness is a Science. C&T is the only firm that knows the formula

Client Onboarding And Search Process

1. Onpoint Scorecarding

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

2. Creating a Search Brief Set Weekly Cadence

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

3. Market Research & Mapping - Completed

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

4. Longlist Interviews and Presentations

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

6. Offer Structuring and Negotiation For Finalists

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

7. Finalists Decision - Close

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

8. Candidate Onboarding and Transition Support

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

Week1
Week2
Week3-4
Week5-7
Week8-9+

1. Onpoint Scorecarding

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

2. Creating a Search Brief Set Weekly Cadence

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

3. Market Research & Mapping - Completed

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

4. Longlist Interviews and Presentations

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

6. Offer Structuring and Negotiation For Finalists

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

7. Finalists Decision - Close

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

8. Candidate Onboarding and Transition Support

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

Client Onboarding And Search Process

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1. Onpoint Scorecarding

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

3. Market Research & Mapping - Completed

C&T conducts market research and maps the complete candidate ecosystem. This involves identifying active and passive candidates through databases, networks, and industry knowledge. After agreeing on scorecarding we will first target the best already known candidates that would drive desired predictive outcomes.

5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

7. Finalists Decision - Close

Together, C&T will coordinate along with the company team all aspects of the offer ensuring that the candidate selected will accept. In the final hours managing with precision is essential.

2. Creating a Search Brief Set Weekly Cadence

C&T drafts a search brief that outlines the role, responsibilities, and desired qualifications, along with details on compensation, reporting structure, search strategy and other key elements. C&T also often provides additional critical business intelligence.

4. Longlist Interviews and Presentations

C&T presents long list of top candidates with detailed candidate profiles and their scorecards from initial conversations.

6. Offer Structuring and Negotiation For Finalists

C&T works with the company and set of finalists to gather and prepare the information needed to finalize the candidate to hire. These include references, compensation data, and final qualitative assessments.

8. Candidate Onboarding and Transition Support

C&T provides support during the critical onboarding phase of the newly hired executive.

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1. Onpoint Scorecarding

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, key business objectives, discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define search strategy and scorecard.

2. Creating a Search Brief Set Weekly Cadence

C&T drafts a search brief that outlines the role, responsibilities, and desired qualifications, along with details on compensation, reporting structure, search strategy and other key elements. C&T also often provides additional critical business intelligence.

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3. Market Research & Mapping - Completed

C&T conducts market research and maps the complete candidate ecosystem. This involves identifying active and passive candidates through databases, networks, and industry knowledge. After agreeing on scorecarding we will first target the best already known candidates that would drive desired predictive outcomes.

4. Longlist Interviews and Presentations

C&T presents long list of top candidates with detailed candidate profiles and their scorecards from initial conversations.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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6. Offer Structuring and Negotiation For Finalists

C&T works with the company and set of finalists to gather and prepare the information needed to finalize the candidate to hire. These include references, compensation data, and final qualitative assessments.

7. Finalists Decision - Close

Together, C&T will coordinate along with the company team all aspects of the offer ensuring that the candidate selected will accept. In the final hours managing with precision is essential.

Week 9
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7. Finalists Decision - Close

Together, C&T will coordinate along with the company team all aspects of the offer ensuring that the candidate selected will accept. In the final hours managing with precision is essential.

8. Candidate Onboarding and Transition Support

C&T provides support during the critical onboarding phase of the newly hired executive.

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1. Onpoint Scorecarding

Meet with key stakeholders: gain in-depth insight into the role, organization, culture, and key business objectives, and discuss any internal assessment alignment. Begin to define the search strategy and scorecard.

2. Creating a Search Brief Set Weekly Cadence

C&T drafts a search brief that outlines the role, responsibilities, and desired qualifications, along with details on compensation, reporting structure, search strategy and other key elements. C&T also often provides additional critical business intelligence.

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3. Market Research & Mapping - Completed

C&T conducts market research and maps the complete candidate ecosystem. This involves identifying active and passive candidates through databases, networks, and industry knowledge. After agreeing on scorecarding we will first target the best already known candidates that would drive desired predictive outcomes.

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4. Longlist Interviews and Presentations

C&T presents long list of top candidates with detailed candidate profiles and their scorecards from initial conversations.

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5. Shortlist Ongoing Interviews and Refinement

Together, C&T and the company interview candidates simultaneously, pruning and adding to the candidates in process. Feedback is critical here; this is typically where the most relevant candidates emerge.

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7. Finalists Decision - Close

Together, C&T will coordinate along with the company team all aspects of the offer ensuring that the candidate selected will accept. In the final hours managing with precision is essential.

6. Offer Structuring and Negotiation For Finalists

C&T works with the company and set of finalists to gather and prepare the information needed to finalize the candidate to hire. These include references, compensation data, and final qualitative assessments.

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8. Candidate Onboarding and Transition Support

C&T provides support during the critical onboarding phase of the newly hired executive.

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