Our Process

Six steps. One disciplined search.

Every Next Potentials engagement follows the same disciplined process — from the first conversation to the ninety-day check-in.

  1. 01

    Discovery

    We meet the founders and commercial leaders. We understand the business, the GTM motion, the team, and what success looks like in twelve months.

    Deliverables
    • Stakeholder alignment
    • Success profile
    • Search mandate
  2. 02

    Candidate Strategy

    We translate the mandate into a precise candidate profile — background, experience, motivations and the kind of operator that will thrive in this environment.

    Deliverables
    • Ideal candidate profile
    • Compensation benchmark
    • Target company list
  3. 03

    Market Mapping

    We map the relevant talent pool across geography and segment. Active and — more importantly — passive candidates are identified and prioritised.

    Deliverables
    • Longlist
    • Market intelligence report
  4. 04

    Interviews

    We conduct structured competency interviews with every candidate. We test commercial thinking, not just CV credentials.

    Deliverables
    • Qualified candidate notes
    • Reference perspective
  5. 05

    Shortlist

    You receive a curated shortlist of three to five operators, each with a written briefing on fit, strengths and watch-outs.

    Deliverables
    • Briefed shortlist
    • Interview support
  6. 06

    Placement

    We support offer strategy, negotiation and onboarding. And we stay close through the first ninety days to ensure the hire lands.

    Deliverables
    • Offer & negotiation
    • 90-day check-in

Ready to start a search with a partner who takes it as seriously as you do?

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