PSYCHOLOGIST-LED HOGAN ASSESSMENTS FOR EXECUTIVE & LEADERSHIP RECRUITMENT
Make confident hiring decisions using data, not instinct.
You’re hiring for a high-stakes role. The wrong hire costs time, culture and performance. Hogan assessments give you behavioural insight into how a leader will show up at work, not just what they claim in interview.
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Does this sound familiar?
You’re recruiting at senior level where decisions matter. You want more than surface impressions. You need behavioural insight, risk awareness and confidence you’re choosing the right person for your culture and strategy.
Strong CV. Impressive interview. But how will they actually lead?
You want evidence about everyday behaviour, not polished interview answers.
You’re comparing high-calibre candidates without a fair benchmark.
It’s hard to assess leadership style, pressure response and cultural fit without data.
You want to avoid costly mis-hires and future performance issues.
You’d like visibility of strengths, derailers and development needs before you appoint.
Guess what...you are not alone
Many organisations rely on interviews and references. They only show part of the picture. Hogan assessments reveal how leaders think, decide, relate to others, and respond when stressed - giving you clarity and confidence in selection.
Imagine being able to...
Recruitment becomes clearer and more informed when you understand how a leader is likely to behave at work, beyond what you see in interview. Hogan adds behavioural insight to your process, helping you make decisions with greater confidence.
Make selection decisions backed by behavioural science
No more guesswork. You know strengths, derailers, values and cultural alignment before appointing.
Run smarter interviews with targeted questions
You go into final stage interviews with insight, knowing what to explore and where to probe.
Recruit leaders who will thrive long-term, not just look good on paper
Reduce risk, protect culture and invest in someone who is more likely to perform and lead well.
If you want behavioural insight that supports strong hiring decisions and gives you more confidence in final selection, you’re in the right place.
What you get with a Hogan assessment with NWOP
- Full Hogan suite (HPI, HDS, MVPI)
- A tailored interpretation report compiled by a Chartered Occupational Psychologist
- Insight linked to your role requirements, culture and leadership expectations
- Clear behavioural strengths and potential performance risks
- Cultural and leadership style indicators to support selection confidence
- Interview questions targeted to the areas that matter most
- No technical jargon - everything translated into everyday leadership language
- Candidate process handled for you, from links to communication
- Fast turnaround within agreed hiring timescales
The difference isn’t the assessment. It’s the interpretation.
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How the process works
Step 1 - Scoping call
We review the job description, responsibilities, competencies, and leadership context, and agree project timescales.
Step 2 - Assessment links sent to candidates
Online completion. Takes around 45-60 minutes.
Step 3 - Expert interpretation by a psychologist
Personality data analysed against the role, culture and risk profile.
Step 4 - Tailored candidate reports
Plain-English summary report for each candidate with strengths, risks, areas for development and 5 bespoke interview questions for you to use at final stage interview.
Step 5 - Panel debrief (optional)
We talk through candidates, strengths and concerns to support final decisions.
Step 6 - Optional development support for the successful hire
Onboarding development session and/or coaching available.
Optional Add-Ons
- Courtesy 1:1 candidate feedback session (30–45 mins) offered to unsuccessful candidates.
- Ongoing executive coaching support for successful hire
Here’s why Hogan works for leadership recruitment
Predicts workplace behaviour
Hogan focuses on how people actually behave at work, not just how they present in an interview.
Identifies potential derailers early
You see potential risk behaviours under stress before they surface in post.
Supports better interviews
You receive targeted interview questions linked to the role, making final stage conversations more meaningful.
Highlights leadership values & culture fit
Values and drivers influence decision-making style, motivation and team impact.
Enables fair comparison between strong candidates
Everyone is assessed on the same evidence base, reducing bias and levelling the field.
Trusted, research-backed tool for senior hiring
Used globally in executive appointments and succession planning, with decades of validation.
Hogan doesn’t replace other assessment methods. It strengthens them, giving you deeper behavioural insight to support confident selection decisions.
Why work with Nicole Williams
If you want more than a standard Hogan report, you’ll benefit from working with a qualified psychologist with significant experience in executive assessment and development, who can interpret the data through a psychological and organisational lens.
I don’t just give you scores - I help you understand what they mean for behaviour, performance and organisational fit.
- Chartered Occupational & Coaching Psychologist
- Hogan certified psychometric practitioner
- More than 18 years working with senior leaders & exec hiring
- Clear, actionable interpretation (no technical jargon)
- Tailored insight linked to your role, not generic reports
- Experience leading executive assessment and development programmes
You get data plus expert interpretation that supports confident final decisions.
Enhance your recruitment process with support beyond the report.
1:1 candidate feedback conversation
Onboarding development session for successful candidate
Executive coaching & team development packages
Panel debrief to support final decision-making
Here's what makes us different:
You don’t just receive a Hogan report. You get expert psychological interpretation that helps you use the results in real hiring conversations.
Our role at NWOP is to make the data meaningful, practical and aligned to the leadership behaviours you’re selecting for.
Psychologist-led interpretation
Results are analysed through an organisational psychology lens, not just reported back. You get clarity on what the behaviour patterns mean and how likely they are to predict success in your environment.
Reports written in plain language
No technical jargon. You receive direct insight into strengths, derailers, values and leadership style, written so hiring managers and panels can use it confidently.
Aligned to role, context and culture
We explore not just who a candidate is, but how they’re likely to behave in your organisation. Recommendations link directly to expectations of the role.
Decision support you can act on
You get targeted interview questions and, if required, panel debrief support to sense-check final decisions with behavioural evidence.
Don't just take it from us...
What our clients say:
"The assessments gave us insight we simply couldn't get from interviews alone. It helped us reflect honestly, make informed decisions, and strengthen accountability and trust within the team."
Headteacher - (confidential)
"The assessment and report gave us clear insight during the recruitment of an Executive Director. The report was tailored to the role, helping us understand how well each candidate aligned with our values and expectations."
HR Director - (confidential)
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Hogan assessment take?
Will this replace interviews?
How fast can we get results?
Is this suitable for board or SLT hiring?
Do we need Hogan training?
Can we assess multiple candidates at once?
Will the results tell us who to hire?
Is this suitable if we already have an internal recruitment process?
Professional Assurance
If Hogan isn’t the appropriate assessment for your hiring need, I’ll tell you before any work begins.
Digital assessments are non-refundable once candidate links are issued, but feedback sessions and interpretation can be reallocated to another candidate if required.
If you want to recruit with confidence, get in touch today.
Leadership hires shape culture, performance and reputation.
Hogan gives you deeper insight so you can hire with clarity, fairness and confidence.
The cost of the wrong hire is high.
Not using behavioural insight means decisions rely heavily on interview performance and instinct.
If you're hiring now, or preparing to, this is the right time to add Hogan insight to your process.
Pricing Examples
Hogan Assessment + Tailored Report
£495 per candidate
Optional Add Ons
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