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Mitigate the risk of hiring misses by integrating the power of Zenger Folkman’s Differentiating Leadership Competencies into an objective, uniform process to assess and acquire the right talent.

Behavioral-based Interview Guide

Designed to support Zenger Folkman’s Differentiating Leadership Competencies, this interview guide strengthens both external and internal recruiting efforts. It helps hiring managers focus on the most critical leadership requirements of each role, providing:

•Targeted behavioral interview questions that prompt candidates to describe specific situations, actions taken, and results achieved—aligned to key competencies
•Clear definitions of observable behaviors, enabling consistent evaluation of how candidates approach tasks and challenges
•A standardized rating scale to objectively assess the quality and impact of candidates’ actions and outcomes

The result: more consistent evaluations, stronger talent comparisons, and smarter, evidence‑based selection decisions.

It would be our pleasure to customize the guide to align seamlessly with your organization’s unique competency model and business requirements.

Drive performance excellence through your organization by utilizing Zenger Folkman’s Differentiating Competencies and simple, effective support tools to reinforce the appraisal and development of leadership talent.

Talent Matrices
Built on a five-point scale across three organizational levels—Individual Contributor, Manager, and Executive—this powerful tool provides clear, detailed behavioral descriptors for each Zenger Folkman Differentiating Leadership Competency. The result: greater clarity, consistency, and alignment in evaluating and developing leadership capability throughout your organization.

We welcome the opportunity to tailor the guide to align with your organization’s competency model and specific organizational needs.