Lewis Companies
Inc. is known for its personable style, strong professional
ethics and timely project delivery. The firm has developed
a unique and creative methodology, which ensures performance
excellence for all search projects. Lewis Companies Inc.’s
strategic project methodology is comprised of five-phases.
Phase 1:
Client Briefing Session
Every
search project begins with executive management meetings in
order to determine the skills and responsibilities required
for the respective position(s) and to gain an understanding
of the role within the organization. Documents such as annual
reports, human resource strategies and job specifications
are reviewed to obtain an appreciation of the context within
which the position will be established or restructured.
Phase 2:
Develop Position Outline
The combination
of input from clients, as well as the search firm’s understanding
of the search project, leads to the development of a Position
Outline. This document accurately and completely reflects
the unique duties and responsibilities of each position and
its fit within the overall structure of the organization.
The Position Outline describes in detail the:
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mission,
vision, history, commercial overview, organizational
structure and requirements, strategic plans, trends
and key selling points of the company |
position
classification, function, responsibilities, reporting
lines, career development, education, technical and
behavioral competencies |
mandatory
and preferable requirements as well as characteristics
best suited to the organization |
base
salary, bonus structure, options, shares, club membership,
vehicle, car allowance, medical benefits package and
vacation allowance |
The Position Outline is Lewis Companies Inc.'s
written representation of client requirements to perspective
candidates. It is also the working paper for the search
project.
Phase 3:
Define Target Resource List
In
conjunction with the development of the Position Outline,
a Target Resource List is developed. This list is a critical
tool and roadmap of the search project. Prior to any search
activity taking place, the Position Outline and Target
Resource List must be approved by the client.
Phase 4:
Conduct Search and Shortlist Candidates
Candidate résumés, with comments, are developed in a standard
format and are delivered in a timely manner for interview
scheduling. Emphasis is placed on attractive, well-informed
client representation. Candidates are managed professionally
throughout the search process and unsuccessful candidates
are thanked in writing. Upon completion of the interview
process, a shortlist of candidates is developed and presented
to the client. Lewis Companies Inc. takes a lead role
in advising clients of each selected candidate’s potential
that have been selected. Interviews are conducted between
the client and the shortlisted candidates.
Phase 5:
Finalize Successful Candidates
Extensive reference verifications are conducted by Lewis Companies Inc. and are presented to the client in writing. Third party referencing is conducted should it be required. Negotiations regarding the compensation package are conducted by Lewis Companies Inc. Once the successful candidate is a member of the client organization, Lewis Companies Inc. monitors the executive’s development and offers on-going support when required.