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back to basics

The most successful executive search consultants are part salesman, career counselor, consultant, advisor, fact finder, archaeologist, and psychiatrist.  They are balanced in their advice. They present both sides of the story, ask candidates a multitude of questions about their professional needs and wants, and work to build relationships based on trust. This takes time, commitment and knowledge of the industry. 

 

The best search firms don't take short cuts because short cuts don't work. They consistently practice the basics that produce successful results.  The Batten Group is one of the best executive search firms representing the nonprofit industry.  Our unique research and vetting process works to find top talent thereby taking 95% of the risk out of making the wrong hire.

Don't waste your time or your resources trying to go it alone.  Join one of the many successful nonprofits across the United States who  consistently find success working with The Batten Group.

Call us today for a confidential assessment of the marketplace.

Sincerely, 
 
Jim Batten
(704) 841-2099 
The Batten Group

Back to Basics Gets Results 

Sourcing:
Sourcing is not just trolling LinkedIn and other online sites to find names. It's picking up the phone and sharing a compelling story. It's looking online in creative ways. It's reviewing our extensive database. It's 30 years of knowledge and networking in the nonprofit industry. 

 

Turning names into conversations:

Top talent returns a phone call from The Batten Group.  They know our reputation in the industry.  We make contact with the best candidate quickly.   

 

Turn conversations into candidates:

We ask question about their needs and wants and show them how we can help meet their career goals.  We share our clients' mission and the opportunity before them. 

 

Interview preparation:

We prepare both sides for the interview process and set proper expectations.  We do our homework beforehand so there are no surprises at the interview. 

 

Stay in communication: We provide feedback in a timely manner and communicate next steps. Keeping a candidate (or a client) in the dark will not elicit good will.

 

Hold their hand: We spend time answering questions and dealing with concerns. We don't avoid difficult conversations. This high-touch interaction enables our candidate to trust us. Trust is crucial to a positive outcome.

 

Qualify:

Our vetting system is a finely honed process. References, background checks, negotiations are handled efficiently resulting in a 95% risk-free hire. 

 

Follow up:

After the offer is signed, we maintain contact with our clients through the first 6 months on the job.

 

   

Jim Batten
The Batten Group
(704) 841-2099     
 

Client Testimonial
 

 

I recently worked with Jim Batten and The Batten Group for a search they were conducting for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America for the National Vice President, Corporate Partnerships. I was fortunate enough to be chosen for this position after a lengthy, careful and thoughtful process.   

 

I found Jim to be extremely competent, good counsel and advisor, caring and knowledgeable. His insights and perspective into the position and the organization, especially culture and expectations, were very valuable.  I would highly recommend Jim and the Batten Group.   

 

Chad Royal-Pascoe 

 

 




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1122 Sam Newell Road
Matthews, NC  28105 
 
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