ASSESSMENT

Clear Judgement at the Most Critical Decision Point

Senior hiring decisions carry disproportionate risk.

Capability alone is rarely the issue. Misalignment of values, working style, decision-making approach, or leadership behaviour is far more often what undermines otherwise strong appointments.

I use structured assessment to support clearer judgement and more confident decisions at the point where it matters most.

Evidence-Based Insight,
Applied with Judgement

Assessment is used to complement professional judgement, not replace it.

Using structured, evidence-based tools, including Hogan Assessments, I evaluate senior candidates on:

  • Leadership capability and track record
  • Working style and decision-making approach
  • Values, motivators, and cultural alignment
  • Potential derailment risks under pressure

This insight brings clarity to areas that are often assumed, unspoken, or left to intuition.

Introduced When It Matters Most

Assessment for selection is typically introduced at the finalist stage, where:

  • The cost of a wrong decision is the highest
  • The insight is most valuable
  • The findings can directly inform the hiring decision

Assessment is commissioned in partnership with the client and tailored to the specific role, context, and leadership environment.

This ensures assessment is used thoughtfully and proportionately rather than routinely or unnecessarily.

Designed for Senior-Level Decisions

Assessment at the senior level must be:

  • Relevant to the role and organisational context
  • Interpreted with experience and judgement
  • Grounded in real leadership demands

My focus is not on generic personality profiling but on understanding how a leader is likely to operate in your environment, with your leadership team, at this moment in the firm’s development.

Insight That Informs Selection and Early Integration

Assessment is not a standalone event.

The insight gained informs:

  • Final hiring decisions
  • Alignment on expectations and success criteria
  • Early onboarding and integration priorities

This continuity strengthens selection, accelerates credibility, and reduces the risk of early derailment.

Clear Commercial Logic

Assessment for selection is commissioned by the client and treated as a discrete decision-support investment.

This reflects its role in:

  • Reducing the risk of mis-hire
  • Supporting sound, defensible hiring decisions
  • Clarifying alignment before irreversible commitments are made

How I Work With Clients

I work closely with clients to ensure assessment insights are:

  • Clear and practical
  • Relevant to the role and context
  • Used to inform decisions, not label individuals

The emphasis is always on sounder judgment, stronger alignment, and long-term performance.

I have known Lara for just over a year now. She has a rare talent in getting to deeply know people in a short amount of time; and with an organic, warm, disarming disposition. There are development areas I have had most of my life she helped me uncover and tackle head on. I have lots of thanks and gratitude towards Lara. I’m fortunate to know her.

Managing Partner

Working with Lara has been an absolute pleasure and a pivotal part of my transition into a new career chapter. Lara brings structure and clarity to every session, setting clear objectives and reviewing progress against expectations, while maintaining a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. I wholeheartedly recommend Lara. Anyone fortunate enough to work with her should seize the opportunity without hesitation.

Chief Executive Officer

It has been a pleasure working with you over the past few years. Your efforts have significantly influenced our firm’s direction. Today, I met with our global team in Chicago and asked how many of them were recruited by you. Essentially, everyone in the room raised their hand.

Chief Executive Officer

I first started working with Nick Workman in early 2021. Over more than four years of collaboration, he proved invaluable in building our team to achieve our strategy. His talent access, collaborative approach, persistence, and insights contributed to our shared success in attracting over 30 team members across leadership solutions. Nick is a partner in the truest sense.

Global Leader for Commercial Strategy & Insights

Nick is that perfect combination of engaging, professional, enthusiastic, curious and empowering. He was highly knowledgeable and supported me during the entire recruitment process. He is absolutely the epitome of what recruiters should strive to be.

Managing Partner