Hiring guides

Practical answers for briefs, interviews, searches and senior appointments. Built to stay useful after the headlines move on.

6 articles

Read, use, discuss.

Brief signal map / 01

Roleoutcome

ContextEvidenceConstraints

Founder questions8 minute read

Some senior hires need an external search. Some do not. Here is how to tell before you spend time or money.

Human judgement loop / 02

Technology expands the field. People remain accountable.

Founder questions9 minute read

A practical interview structure that tests judgement and evidence without turning the process into theatre.

Leadership scope / 03

Title follows scope. Evidence follows the work.

Leadership hiring9 minute read

A practical guide to defining the level, evidence and mandate a growing business actually needs.

Search pace / 04

A credible shortlist is a decision point, not the end of the hire.

Search strategy8 minute read

What should happen in the first seven working days, and why a shortlist is only one part of the hiring process.

Brief signal map / 01

Roleoutcome

ContextEvidenceConstraints

Search strategy7 minute read

Seven questions that help founders and hiring leaders turn ambition into clear, usable search criteria.

Human judgement loop / 02

Technology expands the field. People remain accountable.

Responsible search8 minute read

A practical framework for using AI in recruitment without giving up fairness, context or accountability.