[Ray notes: it is easy to translate these questions from the business world to the academic world] You are about to interview three finalists for a senior position in your enterprise. The candidates have all worked for the company for years, and your search committee believes all are qualified. What questions should you ask in the final interview to help you decide who is best qualified to lead one of your premier divisions or functions? One of the key questions Useem lists is "How will you lead this enterprise when what counts ahead will be very different from what counted in the past?"
https://knowledge.wharton.upenn.edu/article/questions-help-pick-next-leader/