As an executive you cannot avoid unplanned or unexpected hiring demands. Wouldn't you prefer to have an on demand solution in your executive toolkit at your disposal when such a scenario arises?
When the circumstance becomes apparent that you need to bring in executive talent in the organization, one factor to consider is having outside perspective to optimize and streamline the hiring process.
In the scenario of a sudden, unexpected hiring need on your senior management team, one may not always have the luxury of being able to fill the post from within the organization. You may not have the bench strength or it may not be appropriate to do so.
Preferably you have a trusted advisor and partner who can map out a tailored executive search plan with clear deliverables every step of the way. The outcome of this approach would not only be a successful new hire but the advance forward of the aims and vision of the business.
Your peace of mind comes from the confidence of knowing that the hiring process is moving forward, systematically and efficiently yet being insulated from the day-to-day ebbs and flows of the project.
As you know you do not need to take on yet another time intensive task among your other priorities. That is why many executives prefer to offload the recruitment process in order to have the ability to remain focused on the internal team, customers, board members and investors.
Further, you have the peace of mind that comes from prediction knowing when and how a suitable hire will join the company, and when your new hire will be fully up to speed, producing results for you.