Executive Assessment & Advisory

The caliber of your leadership is the single greatest determinant of organizational performance, strategy execution, and cultural vitality. At MacLeod Prime, we provide unparalleled clarity and objective insight into executive talent, enabling you to make confident, evidence-based decisions on selection, succession, and development. We move beyond intuition to deliver a rigorous, predictive evaluation of leadership capability and strategic fit.

Traditional interviews and reference checks are insufficient for assessing the complex capabilities required of modern executives. Our methodology integrates advanced psychometric tools, deep-dive competency interviews, and strategic scenario analysis to create a holistic and unbiased view of a leader's readiness to drive your organization forward.

Our framework is designed to evaluate the complete spectrum of executive effectiveness, providing a clear and actionable talent portrait.

1. Strategic Acumen & Cognitive Leadership

• Evaluation of: Critical reasoning, strategic foresight, financial literacy, and complexity navigation.
• Tools: Scenario-based questioning, business case analysis, cognitive ability assessments.

2. Functional Expertise & Operational Mastery

• Evaluation of: Domain-specific knowledge, technical proficiency, and a proven track record of delivering results in complex environments.
• Tools: In-depth competency-based interviews (STAR methodology), thorough credential verification.

3. Leadership Behaviors & Emotional Intelligence

• Evaluation of: Influence, resilience, decisiveness, integrity, and the ability to inspire and mobilize teams.
• Tools: Validated psychometric instruments (e.g., Hogan, Saville Wave), 360-degree feedback.

4. Cultural Alignment & Values Integration

• Evaluation of: Congruence with organizational values, leadership style fit, and the capacity to be a effective cultural carrier or agent of change.
• Tools: Structured cultural interviews, values-based assessments.

5. Stakeholder Governance & Boardroom Presence

• Evaluation of: Communication efficacy, investor relations capability, and the poise to engage effectively with a board of directors.

We tailor our assessment approach to your specific strategic needs:

• Pre-Appointment Due Diligence: For external executive hires and C-suite promotions.
• Succession Planning & Pipeline Readiness: Identifying and calibrating high-potential talent for critical roles.
• Post-Merger Integration Leadership Alignment: Assessing cultural and capability fit for leadership teams following a merger or acquisition.
• Executive Team Effectiveness: Diagnosing the dynamics, strengths, and gaps of an existing leadership team.
• Leadership Development & Coaching: Providing the foundational data for targeted executive coaching engagements.

• Uncompromising Objectivity: We deliver unbiased, candid insights, free from internal politics or preconceptions.
• C-Suite Fluency: Our consultants are seasoned advisors who understand the nuances of board-level dynamics and strategic challenges.
• Predictive Validity: Our methodologies are empirically grounded, designed to predict on-the-job performance and cultural integration.
• Actionable Reporting: We deliver clear, concise, and commercially-focused reports that highlight strengths, risks, and developmental imperatives, directly linking assessment data to business outcomes.

Our engagement culminates in a comprehensive suite of insights, including:

• A confidential Summary Report for key stakeholders, highlighting strategic findings and recommendations.
• A detailed Development Plan for the candidate, with targeted coaching advice.
• A facilitated Stakeholder Briefing to discuss results and implications.