Commonly ignored and often overlooked, this stage in the search process is the firm’s opportunity to enhance its reputation and build upon its credibility with the target organization. Outlined in the engagement phase, the search firm should adhere to regular communication with the acquired talent and target organization to ensure the expectations of each party are met. The integration phase should have a clear definition of how often and for how long the communication will occur. The goal of this communication is to affect a successful transition for both organization and talent to maximize the potential of this new relationship. The search firm has intricate knowledge of the organization and the talent that lends itself to this maximization. It is imperative that the search firm remains in the picture as a consultative body throughout the integration of the organization’s acquired talent.