Organizational Assessment
	Working as a team with the client, we meet key members of the client company's management team to gain insight into the company's business, growth opportunities, challenges, organizational structure, and culture. Discussions include clear definition of the vital skills and experience required for the open position.
	Position Description and Target List
	Catalyst Partners drafts a position description, outlining requirements, experience, and other criteria, and sends this brief to the client for approval. with client feedback, we then develop a target list of companies whose cultures and business models may yield strong candidates.  This position description serves as our blueprint for our search efforts.
	Research & Candidate Identification
	In addition to leveraging the firm's extensive contact database to identify candidates who match the client company's criteria, Catalyst Partners conducts original research to identify prospective candidates.
	Candidate Interviews and Presentation
	We thoroughly screen candidates by telephone. Following up on those results, we conduct interviews with the most promising prospects. In these meetings, we evaluate their accomplishments, leadership skills, and management styles as well as their cultural fit with the client organization. We then write evaluation summaries describing the top candidates and present these assessments to the client. The client interviews a select panel of highly qualified candidates.
	Referencing of Successful Candidate
	Once the client selects the final candidate, we contact individuals who are capable of providing insights about the candidate’s qualifications. The collective comments made by these references are then reviewed with the client.
	Final Selection
	The client makes a final decision to offer the position to the top candidate. We will assist in negotiating compensation at the client's request. The client then extends an offer letter. After the candidate joins the company, we follow up with the client and the candidate to monitor the candidate's success and to verify that Catalyst Partners has met the needs of the client company.
	Completion of the Search
	As the search comes to a close, the consultant can assist in structuring of the compensation package if the client wishes. We also contact all those who have been helpful in the search, thanking them on behalf of the client. Once the successful candidate is in place, the consultant who worked on the search is available to support the newcomer’s successful integration into the client team.