With over 20 years dedicated to the technology leadership space and having conducted over 7,000 interviews with Senior Technology leaders, we have a deep understanding of the global talent market for CIOs, CDOs, CTOs, and other technology executives. These leaders are among the most in-demand in today’s competitive landscape, but they are also some of the hardest to evaluate. The unique blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen, and leadership abilities they must possess—combined with the ability to influence and drive transformation across organisations—requires a nuanced and rigorous approach to assessment. Our extensive experience in this niche gives us a precise understanding of what it takes to identify, evaluate, and develop technology leaders who can truly excel in these roles.

Our framework has been specifically designed for Senior Technology and Digital Leaders, ensuring a balanced emphasis on both emotional intelligence (EQ) and intellectual quotient (IQ). It acknowledges the unique demands of these roles, where the integration of technical expertise with emotionally intelligent leadership is critical for driving successful change.  

The framework features a set of targeted competencies, each carefully selected to align with the specific challenges faced by senior technology leaders. These competencies are further supported by a series of contextually relevant behaviors that serve as tangible evidence of each competency in action. This approach allows for a clear understanding of how these behaviors manifest in real-world scenarios, ensuring that the assessment is both practical and applicable.

Each competency and behavior is evaluated on a scoring continuum from 1 to 5, providing a structured method for benchmarking and assessment. This rating system enables a comprehensive evaluation of leadership capabilities, facilitating targeted development plans and a clear benchmark for growth and performance measurement.