Psychometric Assessment: Global Executive Selection with Tailored Assessments for Senior Roles in a Leading Multinational Industrial Organisation
The Brief
A global industrial organisation engaged Future Leadership to support executive hiring across Australia, Southeast Asia, and North America through targeted, evidence-based assessments. These were aligned to the organisation’s internal leadership capability framework, ensuring that every hire reflected the competencies, mindset, and cultural expectations required for future-facing leadership.
The assessment work was driven by a strategic need to lift global hiring confidence, strengthen cultural consistency across business units, and bring objective insights into high-stakes talent decisions.
Increase in Leadership Effectiveness
Organisations using psychometric assessments like Hogan for leadership development report a 25% improvement in leadership effectiveness and decision-making.
Reference: Hogan Assessments, "The Business Impact of Personality" (2020)
Increase in Employee Engagement
Companies that implement capability assessment programs experience a 30% increase in employee engagement, as assessments help align employees with roles that match their strengths and potential.
Reference: CIPD, "Talent Management: Understanding the Dimensions" (2018)
Reduction in Turnover
Organisations using psychometric assessments as part of their talent management strategy see a 40% reduction in turnover among high-potential employees.
Reference: SHRM, "Using Assessments for Talent Management" (2019)
Improvement in Team Performance
Teams that undergo capability assessments show a 20% improvement in overall team performance due to better role alignment and understanding of individual strengths and development areas.
Reference: Gartner, "Harnessing the Power of Assessments for Team Success" (2021)
The Process
Future Leadership delivered a tailored suite of executive assessments and advisory services, designed around context, role requirements, and leadership impact.
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Role-Specific Assessment Design
Each engagement was aligned to business strategy and leadership context—ranging from Vice President roles in Southeast Asia to C-suite appointments in North America. -
Hogan Leadership Suite
Candidates completed the Hogan Personality Inventory (HPI), Development Survey (HDS), and Motives, Values, Preferences Inventory (MVPI), surfacing leadership style, derailers, and fit with team dynamics. -
Comparative and Comprehensive Reports
For multi-candidate roles, structured comparative reports helped decision-makers evaluate talent side-by-side with consistency and objectivity. -
Leadership Narrative Debriefing
A dedicated 30-minute debrief supported candidate insight and readiness, often involving both HR and executive stakeholders.
Future Leadership's Average Participant Indices Across Capability Assessment Clients
43% Increase in Self Awareness
Individuals’ awareness of motives, values, strengths and development needs
27% Increase in Motivation
Individuals’ motivation to apply learning, insight and further develop
29% Increase in Confidence
Individuals’ confidence in their abilities and impact as a leader
32% Increase in Role Clarity
Individuals’ clarity around success factors associated with their role
The Outcome
This partnership helped the organisation embed strategic rigour into executive hiring and strengthened leadership decision-making across regions.
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Clarity in Selection
Hiring leaders reported greater confidence in identifying role fit, leadership potential, and readiness for complex environments. -
Alignment to Culture
Assessments helped surface alignment with the organisation’s leadership DNA, improving cohesion across global appointments. -
Reduced Hiring Risk
The evidence-based approach brought objectivity to complex decisions, particularly for roles with multi-market impact.
Client Testimonial:
We work in a fast-paced environment and appreciate that the team can accommodate that. Their responsiveness and flexibility have made the assessment process seamless and aligned with our business needs.”
