Executive Interview Simulation

Most VP-level misses aren't hiring mistakes — they're process mistakes. The candidate who interviews brilliantly is not always the one who can build in a 90-person company. This template changes what gets evaluated. The Executive Interview Simulation runs a 4-round process built around actual work output. Candidates receive questions 48 hours before each round, submit a portfolio of real past work in Round 2a, and complete a simulation scenario in Round 2b — a prompt designed to mirror the challenges they'd face in their first 90 days. Every panelist scores independently on a structured rubric before any group debrief. The workbook tracks your full candidate pipeline, records structured feedback across 8 competencies for every round, and documents your process design. A Kanban board shows where each candidate stands. A 7-step task walks you through every stage from screening to reference check. Built from Brian Balfour's executive hiring process at Reforge. Designed for founders, CEOs, and hiring managers at 30–200 person companies making their first VP-level hire in People, Operations, or Leadership.