HSiQ 360 Training Certified
Module
03

Running a High-Quality Search Process

Build a disciplined, structured approach to executing search assignments with pace, precision, and professionalism. Deliver stronger pipelines, reduce drop-offs, and create consistent, high-quality client and candidate experience.
Module at a glance

August 3

Module 3 runs August 3 to 5, 2026. Three live sessions, weekday cohort.

3

Sessions covering search process foundations through full execution mastery

$750

Standalone module. Or take all 10 in the full program for $2,950.
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Module Overview

What you'll learn. What it delivers.

This module will help you build a repeatable, end-to-end system for running high-quality search processes — from initial briefing through to successful completion ensuring alignment, momentum, and consistent delivery across every stage of the lifecycle.

It goes beyond theory, providing practical frameworks, real-world language, and proven techniques drawn from live mandates. Recruiters will learn how to:

  • Design and structure a high-quality search process from the outset
  • Build and maintain strong, relevant candidate pipelines
  • Execute searches with pace and discipline
  • Manage stakeholders effectively across the lifecycle
  • Reduce candidate drop-offs and improve overall outcomes

The End Result

A measurable improvement in execution quality, speed, and consistency moving participants from reactive search management to a structured, scalable delivery model.
The Curriculum

Three sessions. One end-to-end search execution system.

Each session builds on the last, taking you from search process fundamentals to a fully integrated, repeatable delivery capability.
SESSION 1 Mon
August 3, 2026

The Foundations of a High-Quality Search Process

Objectives
  • Reframe how the search process is designed and managed; move from reactive execution to structured, intentional delivery.
  • Understand what drives client satisfaction and frustration; identify the key markers of a high-quality search experience.
  • Identify execution gaps; diagnose where pace, communication, and pipeline quality typically break down.
Outcome

Participants will leave with a clear understanding of what constitutes a high-quality search process, greater awareness of their own execution gaps, and a stronger foundation for delivering consistently excellent outcomes.

SESSION 2 Tue
August 4, 2026

Search Design & Execution Discipline

Objectives
  • Develop a structured approach to search design; ensure clarity and alignment from the outset.
  • Build discipline around the search lifecycle; define stages, milestones, and responsibilities.
  • Improve day-to-day execution; introduce structure to manage search flow and pipeline health.
  • Maintain pace and momentum; reduce delays and keep both clients and candidates engaged.
Outcome

Participants will significantly improve their ability to design, plan and execute searches with greater discipline and consistency, resulting in stronger client alignment, clearer expectations, improved candidate engagement, and stronger pipelines.

SESSION 3 Wed
August 5, 2026

Managing Stakeholders & Delivering Excellence and Search Mastery

Objectives
  • Strengthen stakeholder management; effectively manage clients, candidates, and internal teams.
  • Build capability to handle challenges; proactively address delays, drop-offs, and misalignment.
  • Integrate all elements of the search process; connect design, execution, and stakeholder management into one system.
  • Define consistent standards of excellence; build habits that drive high performance across all searches.
Outcome

Participants will improve their ability to manage complex stakeholder dynamics, handle challenges with confidence, and maintain alignment and momentum throughout the search process. They will leave with a fully integrated, repeatable search execution capability, enabling them to consistently deliver high-quality outcomes and continuously improve performance over time.

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Meet the Facilitator

Richard Stein

Program Director, HSiQ 360 Recruiter Performance Training

Richard Stein is CEO of HSiQ – the talent intelligence advisory unit of Hunt Scanlon. He is widely recognized as one of the executive search industry’s most prolific billing consultants over the past 25 years. He has worked across virtually every aspect of the executive search lifecycle – from research and candidate development to client acquisition, retained search execution, and large-scale team lift-outs.

Richard is a long-time advocate of disciplined, practical recruiter training focused on repeatable commercial outcomes rather than theory. Earlier in his career, he helped build a training program that contributed to a more than 400% increase in revenues over a seven-year period with only a modest increase in headcount. His approach is grounded in real-world execution and designed to help recruiters build stronger client relationships, win more work, and perform at a consistently higher level.

Investment

Enroll in Module 3, or take the full system.

Two ways to access this module. Both deliver practical, immediately applicable frameworks from live executive search mandates.

This Module

Running a High-Quality Search Process

$750 / participant

All three live sessions, August 3 to 5. Self-contained framework you can apply immediately.
  • Live cohort sessions with Richard Stein
  • Protected recordings (not downloadable or shareable)
  • HSiQ 360 Certificate of Completion
  • Social media medallion
Best Value
Full Program

Recruiter Performance Training

$2,950 / participant

All 10 modules, 35 sessions across the full performance lifecycle. Save $4,550 (60%) versus enrolling module-by-module.

  • 10 modules, 35 sessions · June through December 2026
  • Live cohort sessions with Richard Stein
  • Protected recordings (not downloadable or shareable)
  • HSiQ 360 Certificate of Completion
  • Social media medallion
Enrolling a team?   Customized group pricing available for firms bringing the program in-house.
Frequently Asked

Common questions, answered.

How is this different than the Advanced Certificate in Executive Talent?

This program is fundamentally different in both intent and application. While the Advanced Certificate focuses on foundational knowledge and broader industry frameworks, the Recruiter Performance Training Program is designed as a practical, execution-driven system grounded in real-world experience.

How is the program delivered?

Live virtual cohort sessions led by Richard Stein. Each module runs over consecutive days within its scheduled week, combining frameworks, real-world examples, and discussion.

What do I receive upon completion?

An HSiQ 360 Recruiter Performance Training Certificate of Completion plus an HSiQ 360 Certification Badge, which could be used on social media, your website, or an email signature. The credential is designed to signal credibility, differentiate your practice, and reinforce your ability to operate as a high-impact talent advisor.

Are group rates available?

Yes. Customized group pricing is available for firms enrolling multiple participants or bringing the program in-house. Contact Richard Stein to discuss options tailored to your firm.

What do I receive upon completion?

An HSiQ 360 Recruiter Performance Training Certificate of Completion plus an HSiQ 360 Certification Badge, which could be used on social media, your website, or an email signature. The credential is designed to signal credibility, differentiate your practice, and reinforce your ability to operate as a high-impact talent advisor.

Can I enroll in a single module instead of the full program?

Yes. Each module is self-contained at $750 and delivers a complete framework on its own. Many participants start with a single module before committing to the full $2,950 program.

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