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Stanton Chase interviews

United States · executive assessment and CEO succession

How the interview runs

  1. SimulationsGroup discussions, case studies, business simulations, role-plays and presentations.
  2. What the board seesDecision-making, problem-solving, communication and strategic thinking.

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Judgment

“Simulations offer insight into an executive's decision-making abilities, problem-solving skills, communication style, and strategic thinking.”

Stanton ChaseExecutive search firm

Stanton Chase · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

What simulations show

Practise revising a keep-or-sell recommendation when the facts change.

Example

“A CEO’s job is more than making sure the company’s day-to-day operations run smoothly. They need to be willing to rethink how their business operates and why it exists.”

Stanton ChaseExecutive search firm

Stanton Chase · 2023-08-23

Rethink the business

Practise revising a keep-or-sell recommendation when the facts change.

Example

How the choice is made

“Executives participate in a variety of simulations that emulate real-life work scenarios. These simulations can encompass exercises such as group discussions, case studies, business simulations, role-plays, and presentations.”

Stanton ChaseExecutive search firm

Stanton Chase · Undated, checked 11 November 2026

Simulations of real work

Practise choosing a successor against the role’s mandate.

Example

Working with the board

“Regardless of whom the Board selects to lead this important task, they should have previous CEO and HR experience, strong strategic thinking skills, a thorough knowledge of the company and its industry, and experience in succession planning.”

Stanton ChaseExecutive search firm

Stanton Chase · 2023-08-23

Who leads the search

Practise defending an AI rollout’s number to the board.

Example

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