Client Needs
Teeter Associates executes a search through a proven flexible process that accommodates each organization's situation and needs while addressing important questions such as:

• What are the top qualifications for potential candidates?
• Which target sectors are likely to attract the best-qualified and most diverse candidate pool?
• What are the current trends in compensation?
• Once the right hire is made, what should the institution do to help integrate that person into the organization?

Executive Search Services:
When filling leadership positions, our approach is to encourage active involvement from a committee of search leaders and stakeholders. Our search process includes five significant phases:

• Discovery: In-depth interviews with the client to gain a thorough understanding of the organization and the board to build consensus about where the organization is going and the experience and skills required in a new executive. We draft a position description for review and approval.

• Creating a Pool: Collaborating with the client, we target a list of strategic companies or organizations, outreach to personal contacts and selected advertising and mailings from which a desirable candidate may emerge. From our research we develop a short list of qualified candidates and create Candidate Profiles that we present and discuss with the board.

• Candidate Assessment: We evaluate each candidate’s strengths and potential against the expressed expectations in the position description. Before we present a prospect a detailed review is completed including resume review, sharing information regarding position and organization, conducting in-depth telephone or in-person interviews and seeking at least one reference. Once the pool of candidates has been narrowed, we prepare candidate assessments and interview materials for the search committee.

• Selection: We organize the interview procedure with interview materials to guide the interview and assist with logistics. In many instances, we serve as facilitators – helping the search committee focus their questions, probe for responses and facilitate the decision-making process. We gather all the relevant reference information about the finalists from past employers, subordinates, colleagues and volunteers.

• Selection Conclusion: We ensure a smooth transition. When the search committee is confident they have found a candidate who “fits” the position profile, we work with you to help structure the offer terms and negotiate with the candidate. After an agreement is negotiated, we follow up to make sure the candidate has a successful transition into the organization. We then close out communications with unsuccessful candidates.