For the Hiring Executive or Search Committee

For the Hiring Executive or Search Committee | Why Choose Witt/Kieffer | 35 Years of Excellence
Our Approach to Search | Representative Client List | CEO Resources | Areas of Expertise

Why Choose Witt/Kieffer

• Witt/Kieffer is among the nation’s most experienced executive search firms specializing in education and not-for-profit organizations, and the largest firm with this specialty.
  
  
• Witt/Kieffer is a national leader in executive search. Our consultants pioneered the consultative approach to executive search. That is, our consultants develop a strategic partnership with each client’s governing board, senior administrative team and others to assess organizational needs and goals, and identify the best possible leadership solution.
  
  
• We understand that exceptional candidates who are prepared to lead society’s education and not-for-profit institutions through the complex challenges they face today are scarce. Witt/Kieffer takes responsibility on behalf of its clients for describing leadership opportunities honestly and thoughtfully to potential candidates. Our national reputation for treating candidates exceptionally well has enabled us to fill some of the nation’s most demanding leadership roles. Our candidates often become our clients.
  
  
• Witt/Kieffer has an outstanding record for placing women and persons of color in leadership roles (see diversity). We also develop new talent by participating actively in leadership development in the fields where we work. Our consultants regularly direct workshops, publish advice and research, and host conferences aimed at growing new leaders (see reports/resources).
  
  
• We have all the advantages of a large firm – extensive resources, state of the art information technology, collective knowledge of our markets, collaborative 60-member search team, and offices nationwide – and the personalized service of a small firm (see team directory and locations).
  
  
• Witt/Kieffer minimizes the risk in searching for new leadership by staying in close, personal contact with each client throughout the search engagement and keeping clients informed about changes in the marketplace and progress to date. Our consultative approach to search keeps everyone informed about key goals and objectives, timelines, and decision-making processes (see the search process).
  
  
• We assume part of the risk of the hiring decision (see quality commitment).