Assessment Tools & Instruments

Evidence-based insights that support leadership and organisational development

CPEM utilises a range of established assessment tools and diagnostic frameworks to support leadership development, team effectiveness and organisational alignment. These instruments provide structured insight into behaviours, culture and organisational dynamics, helping leaders make informed decisions about development and change.

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When the problem isn’t clear, solutions often miss the mark.

Many organisations invest in leadership programs, restructure teams or implement new systems without fully understanding the underlying issues.

Challenges such as misalignment, underperformance, conflict or cultural tension are often symptoms of deeper organisational dynamics.

We use structured diagnostics and globally recognised assessment tools to help organisations understand what is really driving performance before determining the right intervention.

Insight before action.

  • Explore

    We work with leaders to understand the context, pressures and key concerns within the organisation.

  • Assess

    Using a combination of interviews, workshops and validated diagnostic tools, we gather insight into leadership, culture, team dynamics and performance systems.

  • Interpret

    We analyse patterns across the organisation to identify the underlying drivers of behaviour and performance.

  • Advise

    We provide clear, practical recommendations to guide next steps, whether that involves leadership development, structural change, team support or broader organisational initiatives.

360° & Multi-Rater Feedback

  • Life Styles Inventory™ (LSI 1 & 2) – Human Synergistics

    Assesses individual thinking and behavioural styles that influence leadership effectiveness, decision-making and interpersonal relationships.

  • Group Styles Inventory™ (GSI) – Human Synergistics

    Measures behavioural norms within teams and identifies interaction patterns that support or hinder team performance.

  • The Leadership Circle Profile™ – The Leadership Circle

    A comprehensive leadership assessment integrating feedback on leadership competencies and reactive tendencies that may limit effectiveness.

  • Leadership Circle Group Aggregate Report™ – The Leadership Circle

    Provides aggregated insight into leadership patterns across teams or leadership groups to support organisational development.

  • Leadership Practices Inventory® (LPI®) – Kouzes & Posner

    Measures leadership behaviours aligned with the Five Practices of Exemplary Leadership model.

Personality & Behaviour Assessments (Psychometrics)

  • Myers-Briggs Type Indicator® (MBTI® Step I & Step II) – The Myers-Briggs Company

    Explores personality preferences and how individuals perceive the world, make decisions and interact with others.

  • DiSC® Profiles Australia

    Assesses behavioural styles and communication preferences to improve collaboration, leadership effectiveness and workplace relationships.

  • Emotional Quotient Inventory® 2.0 (EQ-i 2.0®) – Multi-Health Systems

    Measures emotional intelligence across areas such as self-perception, decision-making, interpersonal effectiveness and stress management.

  • Change Style Indicator® (CSI®) – Neural Networks

    Identifies how individuals prefer to approach change, highlighting differences between conservative, pragmatic and originator thinking styles.

Team & Collective Diagnostics

  • 6 Team Conditions Diagnostic Survey® – 6 Team Conditions

    Assesses the six critical conditions required for teams to perform effectively, including structure, support, leadership and team mindset.

  • 6 Team Conditions Pulse Survey® – 6 Team Conditions

    A shorter diagnostic tool that provides rapid insight into team effectiveness and current performance conditions.

  • Change Style Indicator® (CSI®) Team Report – Neural Networks

    Provides insight into how teams collectively approach and respond to change.

  • Life Styles Inventory™ Team Composite Report – Human Synergistics

    Aggregates individual LSI results to identify shared behavioural patterns and thinking styles within leadership or management teams.

  • Organizational Culture Inventory® (OCI®) & Organisational Effectiveness Inventory® – Human Synergistics

    Examines the cultural norms and expectations within an organisation and how these influence behaviour, performance and leadership practices.

  • Board Review Tools

    A structured set of board evaluation instruments designed to assess governance effectiveness across several dimensions, including:

    • Purpose and mandate
    • Composition and capability
    • Effectiveness of meetings
    • Governance and compliance
    • Strategy and performance oversight
    • Risk, assurance and controls
    • Culture and stakeholder oversight
    • Board–CEO accountability and relationship
    • Continuous improvement and board evaluation

  • Organisational & Team Review Tools – CPEM Consulting

    We design qualitative and quantitative diagnostics to provide clear insight into leadership, team and organisational dynamics giving organisations an accurate understanding of what is driving performance.

All assessment instruments referenced are the intellectual property of their respective owners. Life Styles Inventory™, Group Styles Inventory™, and Organisational Culture Inventory® are products of Human Synergistics. MBTI® is a registered trademark of The Myers-Briggs Company. Leadership Practices Inventory® is a registered trademark of Kouzes & Posner. EQ-i 2.0® is a product of Multi-Health Systems. Everything DiSC® is a registered trademark of Wiley. Other trademarks belong to their respective holders.

Selecting the Right Tool & Assessment

Every organisation is different. CPEM works with clients to identify the most appropriate assessment tools based on organisational context, leadership level and development objectives.

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