Executive Assessment and
Leadership Development

Data-driven executive assessments enhance leadership alignment and performance

Our executive assessment process helps ​evaluate the potential, competency and leadership capabilities of candidates for a particular role within their organization. Whether you are considering internal promotions or hiring externally, we ensure that you are planning with precision leveraging objective, data-based scorecards. We focus on delivering the perfect fit between the candidate and your leadership and corporate culture.

We create leadership development programs that are personalized to your specific needs and whose goal is to refine the existing talent within your company.

Why is executive assessment important?

Risk Mitigation

Wrong executive hirings are costly in more ways than monetary terms.

Objective Decision-making

Executive assessments involve measurable and detailed testing.

Strategic Alignment

Assessment of the goals and needs of both parties.

Comprehensive Insights

Executive psychological profile is assessed.

Reputational Background

Essential for companies that prioritize impeccable compliance.

How does the executive assessment process work?

Strategy meeting

A collaborative session to understand customer needs and interests.

Psychometric testing

Assessing candidates using psychological tests and compatibility with the role.

Interviews

Conducting interviews based on psychological profiles and client requirements.

Detailed reports

Providing in-depth reports with expert analysis to guide decision-making.

360º reference check

Feedback on an individual's performance from various sources.

Our Leadership Development Methodology:

Integral Approach

Comprehensive and integrative process to leadership development.

Personalized Strategy

Detailed leadership development program based on specific needs.

Hands-on Learning

We expose leaders to a mix of practical business cases and academic material applicable to their own situations.

Final Report

Executive and in depth reports are delivered to the client.

Continued Engagement

Follow up with our client after 6 months to ensure continued success.

Case Studies

Implementing Executive Assessment for a Global Tech Firm

Diagnosis of situation: A leading global tech firm faced challenges in their senior management hiring. Despite rigorous traditional interviews, they had several leadership misfits in the past, leading to decreased morale and a noticeable dent in company growth. Relations between the main European office and the U.S. division were strained. Retaining these Sales Directors, as well as their top-performing members, was crucial. 

Implementation: The company collaborated with a specialized assessment firm to restructure its leadership hiring process. This involved:

  • Initial Consultation: The assessment firm held intensive meetings with the client to comprehend their unique leadership requirements, corporate culture, and strategic goals.
  • Psychometric Testing: Candidates shortlisted for senior roles underwent thorough psychometric evaluations, determining their psychological alignment with the company’s ethos.
  • Specialized Interviews: Post-testing, the assessment firm designed bespoke interviews, targeting key areas highlighted by the psychometric results.
  • Detailed Reporting: After the interviews, the company received comprehensive reports, amalgamating test results with expert analysis, aiding their final decision-making process.

Results: After implementing the executive assessment process, the company observed a 35% decrease in leadership role turnovers within a year. The newly hired leaders displayed better alignment with company goals, contributing to a 20% growth in overall productivity. This strategic move not only bolstered the company’s bottom line but also enhanced company morale, establishing a cohesive organizational culture.

Global safety assurance firm (Valued at over 1.5 billion USD)

Diagnosis of situation: Our client confronted two distinct challenges with their Sales directors. One director exhibited outstanding sales figures but faced high attrition rates within his managerial team, with some being pivotal for the client. Conversely, the second director demonstrated commendable individual performance but struggled to elevate his team to the expected sales targets. The higher-ups in the division lacked the expertise to nurture these directors in these specific areas. 

Relations between the main European office and the U.S. division were strained. Retaining these Sales Directors, as well as their top-performing members, was crucial. 

Implementation: After thorough discussions with both corporate and local leadership, we crafted a bespoke training regimen for the two Sales Directors.

Results: Following this intervention, both directors not only continued with the firm but also amplified their performance metrics and successfully retained their integral team members. At our headhunting firm, while we excel in identifying prime leaders, we also emphasize the significance of refining existing talent.