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Fill key roles with confidence

Our Assessment Centres provide you with a grounded external perspective on key leadership decisions. We reveal how a person thinks and acts in specific and complex leadership situations.

Basel, Zürich, Bern
Visual report
Competencies of the future

When the interview isn't enough.

  • Two people impress in interview, and it's hard to tell who is the better fit for the role.
  • An internal promotion is on the table. Personal closeness makes an objective view difficult.
  • A role profile that fits today is no guarantee of success tomorrow — not least because of AI.

Our Services

Realistic leadership situations

We get to know your organisational context and set candidates practice-relevant tasks that mirror the real challenges of the role.

A clear basis for decisions

You receive a clear, visual report setting out strengths, development areas and actionable recommendations for development and onboarding.

Leadership in the age of AI

We know the skills a leader needs today to steer your organisation through change and give employees direction.

Tailored competencies

From 18 leadership competencies we decide together which matter most for your situation, so you can compare candidates against the same criteria.

What candidates experience

We see the person behind the competencies. In a respectful atmosphere, candidates can show who they are. They experience a transparent, fair process and receive clear feedback for their development.

Assessment interview: Isabelle van der Merwe and an observer listen to a candidate.

The process at a glance

  1. 01Understand the requirements

    In an efficient briefing we clarify goals, requirements and organisational context.

  2. 02Design the format

    We design the exercises, format and setup. A clear overview lets you add your input efficiently.

  3. 03Run the assessment

    On the assessment day you join selected exercises and form your own impression of the candidates.

  4. 04Report and comparison

    You receive a clear report with an assessment of fit for the role and actionable recommendations for development and onboarding.

Our methods

  • Structured interview.Reveals motivation, leadership mindset and fit for the role.
  • Business simulation.Tests strategic thinking, prioritisation and execution.
  • AI leadership skills.Explores AI understanding and its application in a leadership context.
  • True-to-life situations.Simulated leadership, negotiation or conflict conversations.
  • Validated personality assessment.Makes personality, working style and preferences visible and creates an objective basis for comparison.
An anonymised page from an assessment report: competency profile, fit for the role and pointers for onboarding.

Key facts at a glance

Delivery
Assessments take place at the offices of our partner MPB in Basel, Zurich or Bern. On request we also offer remote or hybrid assessments.
Duration
We recommend one-day assessments. Half-day assessments are available on request.
Preparation
An efficient, structured briefing on the role and your organisation's needs
Tasks
Real-world tasks, tailored to your organisation and the role
Competency model
A selection from 18 leadership competencies, matched to your situation and the role
Use of AI
Responsible use of AI in preparation and analysis. The assessment itself stays in human hands.
Assessment report
A clear report with fit for the role, strengths and development areas, plus a straightforward comparison between candidates

Frequently Asked Questions

All questions

What does an assessment show beyond the interview?

An interview shows how a person talks about their experience and their approach. In an assessment we also observe how they handle concrete leadership situations. Business simulations, conversation scenarios and a validated personality assessment complement the interview. This gives you additional evidence for comparing your candidates.

What do we receive after a selection assessment?

You receive a brief verbal assessment and then a clear, visual report. It sets out fit for the role, strengths and development areas and makes it possible to compare candidates. Actionable recommendations for development and onboarding help you make further use of the results after the hiring decision.

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