Executive Assessment and
Leadership Development

Data-driven executive assessments improve leadership alignment and performance.

Our process evaluates the skills, potential and leadership style of candidates for a specific role. Whether you are promoting internally or hiring from outside, we use objective, data-based scorecards to support sound decisions. The goal is to match the right leader with your team and culture.

Beyond assessing fit for new roles, we also design personalized leadership development programs tailored to your company’s needs, helping you strengthen and refine the talent you already have.

Why is executive assessment important?

Mitigation of Risks

A poor executive hire can cost far more than just money.

Data-Driven Decisions

Executive assessments rely on detailed evaluations to guide leadership decisions.

Aligning Strategy

Assessing the organization’s goals and the candidate’s needs.

Behavioral Insights

We assess the executive’s full psychological profile.

Background Screening

Critical for companies committed to strict compliance and integrity.

What steps are included in an executive assessment?

Alignment Meeting

An open discussion to capture customer needs and expectations.

Psychometric Evaluation

Using psychometric tools to measure aptitude, personality, and compatibility with the position.

Tailored Interviews

Structured interviews designed around assessment results and role requirements.

Comprehensive Reports

Delivering in-depth reports with expert analysis to support decisions.

360º reference check

Collecting input from multiple sources to build a full view of performance.

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 on Executive Assessments

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.