outstanding performance

Adam-Bryce concentrates on delivering excellent work, outstanding client service, and consistency of performance. We are not trying to be the biggest or fastest-growing search firm; our goal is to help a select group of clients hire key executives who will make substantial, long-term contributions. All of the firm's policies and practices are consistent with, and support, this philosophy. For example:

• Our partners collaborate and conduct all of the firm's work; unlike larger search firms, Adam-Bryce does not rely on more-junior staff members to carry out such critical, high-value-added tasks as "sourcing" calls, candidate interviews, and reference calls. Nadine and Bill work with every client on every assignment handling all aspects of the search process.
• We accept only a few assignments at one time, allowing us to devote an unusual amount of time and energy to each search. We can therefore be exceptionally thorough and thoughtful in our work while still moving forward on schedule. This also allows us to become more deeply involved with each of our clients' needs and become an extension of their team.
• The firm invests significant effort in learning about the client company's history, business, future prospects, management team, and culture, as well as about the position to be filled. This has a tremendous effect on our credibility, and our client's, in the marketplace; it also enables us to be far more effective in screening candidates. Our clients continue to use us for search after search, and as one client CEO recently stated, "Adam-Bryce knows what's happening on my team better than I do."
• Adam-Bryce continues to look for new candidates until a search has been completed. Search firms often turn their attention to other projects once an initial panel of prospects has been generated; this causes a loss of momentum that can be difficult to overcome if, as usually happens, additional and/or stronger candidates are needed.
• The firm is known for the relationships it develops with candidates. Senior executives are aware that the client company pays our fee, but by genuinely considering their interests throughout the process, we build trust that enables us to overcome negotiating obstacles and reach favorable outcomes. Our process includes deep and thorough understanding of not only our clients, but the candidates as well.
• We have no minimum fee. What is important to our client is important to us. Often, we have had clients ask us to perform searches for lower level positions because they are critical to their success and they know we can do the job.
• Adam-Bryce maintains long-term contact with clients and successful candidates to be sure that both sides are satisfied and to help address any issues that arise.
• The firm has developed long-standing relationships and a strong understanding of the client's industry, market, and competitive landscape to provide consistent competitive intelligence.