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Alex Morgan

Non Executive Director assessment

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A CLEARER VIEW OF THEIR SKILLS

More than one score.

72%
Strategic Thinking82%
Compliance & Ethics74%
Decision-Making68%
Verbal Reasoning64%

Compare strengths. Explore the detail. Ask better questions.

Illustrative results · Fictional candidate

WHAT THE ASSESSMENT EXPLORES

A clearer view of reasoning and workplace skills.

The Non Executive Director template combines Strategic Thinking, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making, Verbal Reasoning. Review the selection against the work your vacancy involves.

4tests40minutes35questions in total

01 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Strategic Thinking

Shows whether candidates think past the immediate task to longer term consequences.

  • Long-term priorities
  • Evaluating information
  • Considering wider effects

02 · 7 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Compliance & Ethics

Shows how candidates act when rules, pressure and commercial interest pull apart.

  • Ethical decisions
  • Following procedures
  • Raising concerns

03 · 8 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Decision-Making

Shows how candidates weigh incomplete information and commit to a course of action.

  • Evaluating options
  • Weighing information
  • Choosing a response

04 · 12 QUESTIONS · 10 MINUTES

Verbal Reasoning

Shows how accurately candidates understand written information and what follows from it.

  • Reading comprehension
  • Evaluating statements
  • Drawing conclusions

A COMPLETE SKILLS PICTURE

One assessment. Different strengths.

Explore reasoning, learning and working with others.

You receive a result for each included test: Strategic Thinking, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making, Verbal Reasoning. Compare the relevant areas separately and use a follow-up task based on preparing a project update from a short brief.

Keep the recommended selection or adjust it before inviting candidates.

A MULTILINGUAL TEST SUITE

English, plus 13 languages.

Assess candidates in the language they work in.

  • English
  • Chinese (simplified)
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Thai
  • Vietnamese
  • Indonesian
  • French
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Italian
  • Dutch
  • Arabic

Languages across our wider suite. Availability varies by test and level; check each test when preparing your assessment.

TRY AN EXAMPLE QUESTION

Try an example question.

See how a Non Executive Director candidate might approach preparing a project update from a short brief. This Compliance & Ethics example gives you something concrete to discuss at interview.

Non Executive Director: preparing a project update from a short briefWorkplace example

At a board meeting, the chief executive proposes awarding a facilities contract to a firm owned by his brother-in-law. He says the quote was the cheapest and the relationship is well known.

What should you do as a board member?

An example of the question format, separate from a candidate assessment.

A PRACTICAL GUIDE

Using the Non Executive Director assessment.

What does the full assessment tell you?

This template combines multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning; workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making. It brings together evidence about reasoning, learning and working with others, giving you areas to explore when preparing a project update from a short brief.

How can you use the results?

Review each result against your vacancy’s responsibilities. Use a short task based on preparing a project update from a short brief to explore practical application. Ask them to explain their reasoning, identify missing information and describe their next step.

Which results matter for your vacancy?

  • Strategic ThinkingAsk how they would connect a proposed action to longer-term goals.
  • Compliance & EthicsDiscuss how they would respond when a request conflicts with an agreed rule.
  • Decision-MakingAsk them to compare options and explain what evidence their decision needs.
  • Verbal ReasoningAsk them to distinguish facts from assumptions in a short written brief.

SEE THE RESULTS FOR YOURSELF

See the person behind the score.

Explore a complete sample report, from test results and candidate comparisons to focused interview questions.

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Skills breakdownCandidate comparisonInterview prompts

BEFORE YOU START

Your questions, answered.

Can I tailor this assessment to my Non Executive Director vacancy?

Yes. Start with Strategic Thinking, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making, Verbal Reasoning, then keep the tests that match your responsibilities. For example, use Strategic Thinking to explore long-term priorities. You can add or remove tests before inviting candidates.

Does this assess practical Non Executive Director work?

Candidates answer multiple-choice questions in Verbal Reasoning; workplace situations in Strategic Thinking, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making online. They do not complete your day-to-day work inside your own systems. Add a short work sample based on preparing a project update from a short brief to explore application alongside the test results.

Why is Strategic Thinking included?

Shows whether candidates think past the immediate task to longer term consequences. Ask how they would connect a proposed action to longer-term goals. Review whether this area reflects the responsibilities of your vacancy before retaining it.

How long does this Non Executive Director assessment take?

The recommended selection contains 4 tests and allows 40 minutes across its timed tests. Adding or removing tests, or adjusting time allowances, can change the total.

Will I see a separate result for each test?

Yes. Review Strategic Thinking, Compliance & Ethics, Decision-Making, Verbal Reasoning separately so a strength in one area does not hide a gap in another. Use the detail to focus interviews and relevant work samples. View the sample report.

Can I try this assessment with real candidates for free?

After signup, your Non Executive Director selection is prepared for review. Adjust it, invite candidates and see your first 5 candidate results free. No credit card is required. See pricing for further results.

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