Leadership Assessment

Comprehensive executive assessment for leadership excellence
Our executive assessment approach provides in-depth, science-based insights into an individual’s ability to perform, fit, and make a lasting impact in key leadership roles. Leveraging proprietary tools and extensive industry expertise, we deliver comprehensive evaluations that mitigate risks associated with leadership decisions and increase predictive accuracy.
The critical importance of leadership
Choosing the right executives is paramount; the consequences of leadership failure are significant. Ineffective leadership hampers a company's ability to compete, innovate, and adapt. To address this, we developed our proprietary Assessment Intensive Methodology (AIM). AIM leverages extensive performance and assessment data to improve the success rate of new appointments and accelerate the development of emerging leaders. With a strong correlation between AIM scores and leadership effectiveness, we can identify top candidates and predict their success with precision.
Minimizing risks during leadership transitions
Leadership transitions and successions are critical periods for any organization. Our robust approach to assessment, benchmarking, and development minimizes risks, accelerates progress, and enhances retention. By integrating industry, function, personality, and performance data, our evaluations enable firms to make informed succession decisions and predict a leader’s success in various business contexts.
Embracing digital-first leadership
In today's digital age, having digital-first leaders is essential. Our psychometric assessments and qualitative interviews reveal the common traits of top digital performers, including adaptability, disruptive thinking, abstract reasoning, initiative, and risk management. Regular updates to these assessments ensure responsiveness to change and volatility, helping you understand your talent pool and prepare for the future.
Our services
Finalist selection
We provide in-depth assessments offering comprehensive data and insights for senior leadership roles. Evaluating business and functional expertise, industry knowledge, leadership abilities, character, motivation, cultural fit, growth potential, decision-making, and risk factors, we ensure long-term success.
Executive development
We assess individual leaders and executive teams to deliver insights that accelerate coaching and development programs. This maximizes individual performance, optimizes leadership effectiveness, and prepares the next generation of leaders.
Board assessment

Top-tier boards do not just oversee and assess management - they also rigorously examine their own performance. Board effectiveness reviews provide a crucial opportunity for reflection on culture, goals, and overall board dynamics. These reviews enhance the board's understanding of psychological safety and inclusion, leading to more cohesive and impactful governance.

77 % of our clients using AIM report higher shareholder returns, compared to 47 % of firms not utilizing frequent assessments. Our comprehensive methodology ensures that you have the best leaders to drive your organization forward, delivering sustainable success.

The purpose of a board review
A board review is a professionally conducted, in-depth analysis aimed at evaluating the board of directors' structure, functioning, and effectiveness. This process highlights areas for improvement and is based on confidential, individual interviews with the chair, the CEO, and all directors. By capturing diverse perspectives, the review provides a comprehensive assessment of the board's performance.
Core areas of focus
  1. Board Composition and Expertise:
    • Professional Competencies: Assessing the range of skills and experiences board members contribute.
    • Industry and Functional Knowledge: Ensuring the board possesses the relevant expertise to steer the organization effectively.
  2. Subcommittee Composition and Effectiveness:
    • Evaluating the structure and output of subcommittees to ensure they function efficiently and support overall board performance.
  3. Leadership and Organization:
    • Reviewing internal leadership dynamics and organizational structure to identify strengths and potential improvements.
  4. Information and Performance:
    • Assessing the quality and dissemination of information within the board impacting decision-making and performance.
  5. Board Dynamics:
    • Analyzing interpersonal relationships and communication to foster a more collaborative and productive board environment.
  6. Benchmarking Against Peers:
    • Comparing the board’s practices and performance with those of similar organizations to identify best practices and areas for enhancement.
  7. Board Governance:
    • Evaluating governance practices to ensure they uphold the highest standards and align with the board’s strategic objectives.
Enhancing board effectiveness
Conducting board effectiveness reviews is vital for ongoing improvement and ensuring the board can adeptly guide the organization through strategic challenges. By focusing on these core areas, boards can pinpoint opportunities for growth, refine their governance practices, and ultimately drive better outcomes for the organization.

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