Executive Assessment
Ensuring optimal placement of key positions
The structured selection of top executives makes a significant contribution to organizational success. We assess the fit of leaders and top executives with methodological excellence, an independent and neutral external perspective, and a high degree of sensitivity in dealing with individual personalities.
Success if driven by the right leaders. We select them.
- Reducing risks systematically:
Misappointments typically result in significant financial and organizational costs. Executive Assessments provide a responsible basis for the investment decision in leaders and top executives. - Maximizing opportunities and value creation:
The targeted placement of key roles enhances decision quality, strengthens leadership effectiveness, and fosters sustainable performance and competitiveness. - Proactively securing future success:
Leadership and management unfold their full impact when personality, role, and organizational culture are well aligned. We assess individuals within their systemic context, provide evidence-based indications of their likelihood of success, and derive recommendations for effective onboarding.
Executive Assessments
Do you require support in selecting candidates for a specific target role? Within half-day to full-day individual assessments, we provide a structured evaluation of the fit between the individual profile of internal or external candidates and the requirements of the respective position. Our work is guided by the following principles:
Role- and contect-specific project design
Our Executive Assessments are designed to reflect the requirements of the respective position and role as accurately as possible through dialogue, exercises, and psychometric instruments. Close alignment with internal stakeholders ensures a deep understanding of the organizational context.
Methodological foundation
We align our Executive Assessments with best practices, process standards such as DIN 33430, and current findings from research. The combination of innovation, multimethod assessment, and ego involvement ensures a holistic evaluation of person–job fit.
Candidate Experience
Our Executive Assessments ensure fairness, transparency, and acceptance. We create an environment in which candidates can present themselves authentically and professionally—generating not only robust results, but also meaningful individual value.
Project examples
adesso SE
Design and delivery of assessments within internal and external selection processes at leadership level. Strengthening the organization’s long-term leadership capability and performance in a dynamic industry. Particular consideration of the organization’s specific corporate culture.
BWI GmbH
Support of selection and appointment processes at first- and second-level leadership. Conducting management assessments with the explicit objective of identifying the best-qualified candidates, based on requirement-oriented comparisons between candidates and reporting to the executive management.
Generali
Design and delivery of Executive Assessment Centers in the context of selection and development of senior leaders. Support in identifying executive potential as well as in the application of modern leadership models (e.g., co-leadership).
Lufthansa Technik
Support of selection and appointment processes at senior leadership level. Advising hiring managers on the selection of suitable candidates based on valid and efficient interview formats.
REWE Group
Long-standing support of selection and appointment processes at top executive level (group and divisional board members, executive management, and divisional leadership), acting as a sparring partner to executive leadership, HR, and the respective candidates.
R+V Versicherung
Design and delivery of aptitude diagnostic procedures for personnel selection and potential identification at first- and second-level leadership. Holistic support of the associated end-to-end process as well as accompanying organizational and cultural change.
SV SparkassenVersicherung
Diagnostic support for field and internal sales functions in matters of internal and external staffing at leadership level as well as within strategically relevant expert career paths. Conceptual development of a cross-functional competency model spanning both field and internal sales.
TÜV NORD
National and international delivery of tailored diagnostic selection and potential assessments at top executive level in the context of key corporate roles (group executive management, divisional leadership). Acting as a sparring partner to executive leadership and HR.
Viega
Delivery of diagnostic assessments at top executive level as well as in the context of national and international management and leadership roles. Conducting assessment projects with internal high-potential executives (Executive Potential).
