Executive & Leadership Evaluation: Custom Performance Experiments for Decisions That Cost Millions
The Limitation of Standard Leadership Assessment
Behavioral interviews ask candidates to describe past behavior as a proxy for future performance — but executive roles often present novel situations for which past behavior is not predictive. Personality inventories measure self-reported traits, not functioning under pressure. 360-degree feedback measures reputation, not capacity. None measures whether this person can actually perform under the specific conditions the role demands.
Bespoke Performance-Based Evaluation
Every engagement begins with analysis of the target role: its demands, organizational context, stakeholder relationships, and failure modes. Custom evaluation protocols may include:
Psychometrically sound test batteries — Clinical-grade instruments selected and configured for the specific role demands.
Structured simulations — Controlled scenarios replicating the decision-making conditions the role presents: time pressure, incomplete information, conflicting stakeholder interests, ethical ambiguity.
In-vivo staged evaluations — With proper consent, real-world performance scenarios placing the candidate in actual role-relevant conditions. The most ecologically valid form of assessment.
Multi-method integration — Cognitive testing, personality assessment, implicit measurement, and behavioral observation combined into a portrait with forensic-grade defensibility.
Clinical Methodology
Clinical neuropsychological assessment is a discipline built on standardized measurement, normative comparison, validity testing, and integrative interpretation — designed for high-stakes questions where the consequences of error are severe. Every evaluation is designed and supervised by a licensed clinical neuropsychologist. The output is a documented, evidence-based evaluation meeting evidentiary standards used in clinical and forensic settings.
Who This Is For
Boards evaluating CEO succession. PE firms assessing portfolio company leadership. Organizations considering internal candidates for C-suite promotion. Any high-stakes personnel decision where the cost of a wrong answer is measured in millions.