This book is the result of an eight-year-long study involving interviews with over 1700 leaders. Its aim was to understand why existing interview and assessment methods for experienced hires are unfit for purpose in today's diverse and inclusive workplace. The book's key takeaways include:
A deep dive into the past 100 years of research and psychology as it relates to leadership performance and hiring.
A detailed critique of why existing competency and behavioral assessments do not lead to fair outcomes.
A new leadership trait framework to help assess existing and potential future leaders.
A D&I-friendly assessment methodology aimed at replacing bias-laden behavioral competency questions.
Although the focus is leadership assessment, the principles can be applied across all levels of organizations. Regardless of your current role in a company, this book may challenge much of what you currently know about interviewing and assessment. It also provides the tools to make better-informed, less-biased decisions when it comes to hiring and developing the CEO's greatest assets – their people.
The author, Fraser Hill, has spent over twenty years living and working all over the world, from Asia to Eastern Europe, the UK, Canada, and now the USA, advising on leadership strategy and assessment in Fortune 500's and high growth companies.