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Conducting the Search: A Partnership

Given MKG&Partners' consultative approach to search, our clients ultimately determine the process by which we execute an assignment. In general, there are five phases of the search process (as outlined below). However, each of these steps can be modified, enhanced, and/or eliminated based on our client's strategic business needs and objectives.

PHASE ONE : Organizational Consulting	Understand industry dynamics and current situation Identify and understand our client's culture, management, business needs and requirements Develop targeted search strategy Develop position specifications and identify potential target companies and candidate profiles
PHASE TWO : Identify and Review	Survey MKG's internal and external candidate sources · Begin external original research Develop potential candidate list (internal and external candidates) Upon completion of initial targeting, begin timely updates of search progress with senior management and the Search Committee (and HR when appropriate)
PHASE THREE : Interviewing and Presenting	Contact potential (external) candidates Interview and qualify (internal and external) candidates using competency-based assessment Prepare candidate presentations for the Search Committee's review Present qualified candidate
PHASE FOUR : Selection and Presentation of Offer	Understand candidate concerns Understand company and management concerns Assist in structuring offer Facilitate communication internally and externally
PHASE FIVE : Transition Planning and Follow-Up	Assist in transition planning Follow-up to assure successful transition Review

A Typical Search Time-line

Throughout the search, contact is maintained with the client on approximately a weekly basis.

PHASE	TIMEFRAME *	TOTAL TIME ELAPSED
I. Organizational Consulting Key Activity: Research and Interview Directors and Senior Executives as well as Other Affected Parties to Gain Agreement on Position Specification	1-2 WEEKS	1-2 WEEKS
II. Identify and Review Key Activity: Sourcing and Initial Candidate Development	1-2 WEEKS	2-4 WEEKS
At this time a full status report is given.
III. Interviewing and Presenting Key Activity: MKG & Partners Project Team members conduct Internal and External Candidate Interviews	2-3 WEEKS	4-5 WEEKS
At this time a panel of 3-5 candidates is presented.
IV. Interviewing and Presenting Key Activity: Client conducts Candidate Interviews	1-2 WEEKS	5-7 WEEKS
V. Selection and Presentation of Offer Key Activity: Candidate References Checked and Offer Made	1-2 WEEKS	8-9 WEEKS
VI. Transition Planning and Follow-Up Key Activity: Contract Completed	1 WEEK	10 WEEKS
* Timeframe is subject to client and candidate availability