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  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Who are the key stakeholders in the executive search process?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Key stakeholders include board members, C-suite executives, hiring managers, investors, and sometimes clients. Each plays a role in identifying, evaluating, and selecting the right executive candidate."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "Why is stakeholder management important in executive recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Stakeholder management keeps everyone aligned on hiring goals, expectations, timelines, and candidate requirements. It reduces miscommunication, prevents delays, and supports better hiring decisions."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What challenges can arise when managing stakeholders during executive search?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Common challenges include conflicting priorities, internal politics, unclear communication, delayed feedback, and candidate confidentiality concerns. These issues can slow the search or affect hiring quality."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "How can executive search software improve stakeholder management?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Executive search software helps centralise communication, track candidate progress, automate scheduling, and collect collaborative feedback, keeping all stakeholders informed and engaged."
      }
    },
    {
      "@type": "Question",
      "name": "What are the best practices for managing stakeholders in executive recruitment?",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "@type": "Answer",
        "text": "Best practices include involving stakeholders early, defining roles clearly, setting expectations, maintaining structured communication, resolving conflicts objectively, and building trust throughout the process."
      }
    }
  ]
}