We identify ourselves as an Executive Search firm with a classical outlook and approach, as a result, have chosen leverage and capitalize from the benefits of a ‘small but beautiful’ (klein aber fein) business structure and model. This enables optimal quality and speed of execution. Our clients and our candidates receive personal service with a consistent conversation partner throughout all stages of any assignment. All this without the information leakage or bureaucracy that may accompany size. As an Executive Search firm increases its number of associates and clients, so too increases the risk that the borderline between ‘Hunting Ground’ and ‘Off Limits’ may be ignored in the quest to find the best-qualified candidates. This challenge is still further exacerbated the more operating offices exist overall. Particularly in the whole arena of recruiting the most senior hires, the whole issue around ‘off-limits’ delineation will become an increasingly key issue in determining competitive advantage, as the pool of highly sought after candidates is increasingly sought and fought over. As a ‘small but beautiful’, boutique consultancy, we have actively chosen to focus our efforts on a select and manageable number of handpicked clients in each industry sector. As a result, we are able to go out and hunt for the very best candidates with the almost no ‘off-limits’ restrictions impeding our search.