Evidence-Based Leadership Diagnostics and Development

The Institute for Management Innovation provides organizations with scientifically validated methods to identify, select, and develop effective leaders. Our approach combines advanced psychometric assessments, simulation-based evaluations, and data-driven talent analytics to deliver reliable insights and measurable improvements in leadership performance.

Validated Leadership Diagnostics – Reliable Insights for Better Decisions

We apply scientifically validated psychometric assessments to deliver precise insights into:

  • leadership competencies
  • personality and character strengths
  • cognitive and emotional capabilities
  • empathy (emotional, cognitive, social)
  • execution competence (willpower / volition)
  • future potential and readiness for advanced roles


These diagnostics provide objective, evidence-based predictions of future leadership performance and form the basis for targeted development programs.

Management Audit, Assessment-Center – Predicting Real Leadership Behavior

Our simulation-based assessments replicate real leadership challenges, resulting in:

  • high predictive validity
  • objective evaluation of problem-solving and decision-making
  • reliable assessment of leadership potential
  • strong acceptance among participants
  • This method is particularly effective for leadership selection, promotion decisions, and high-potential identification.
  • Data-Driven Talent Analytics – Identifying High-Potential Leaders Early
  • Drawing on 20 years of research, we use 12 empirically validated indicators of leadership potential.

Our analytics approach helps organizations:

  • identify emerging leadership talent early
  • match individuals with roles where they will excel
  • support succession planning
  • optimize long-term talent strategies
  • A major competitive advantage in the global war for talent.

Leadership Coaching – Building Credibility, Empathy, and Execution Strength

Our coaching programs focus on the leadership skills with the strongest proven impact on performance:

  • transformational leadership
  • empathy (emotional, cognitive, social)
  • execution competence (volition)
  • conflict management and communication
  • role-model behavior and credibility
  • All coaching is individualized, confidential and designed for measurable behavioral change.
  • Individual Development Plans – Tailored Growth Instead of Generic Training

We develop personalized leadership development plans based on diagnostic results and organizational goals. Each plan includes:

  • clear, measurable development targets
  • practical exercises and leadership tools
  • progress tracking and feedback
  • direct application to daily leadership challenges
  • The result: sustainable effectiveness instead of short-term training effects.
  • General Management Programs – Leading With Business Impact

Our programs combine:

  • business simulations
  • strategic and analytical thinking
  • leadership and communication
  • change and transformation management

Ideal for leaders preparing for broader responsibility, P&L ownership, or executive roles.

Applied Research – New Insights for Modern Leadership

Our empirical research provides practical insights on:

  • transformational and agile leadership
  • personality and character strengths (BPT)
  • execution competence and willpower
  • empathy in management
  • leadership talent identification
  • These findings directly enhance our diagnostics, coaching, and development programs.

Your Benefits at a Glance

  • evidence-based leadership decisions
  • measurable improvement in leadership performance
  • reliable identification of high-potential leaders
  • validated diagnostics instead of subjective judgment
  • proven methods used by leading companies and Hidden Champions

Contact

We would be pleased to develop a customized leadership diagnostics and development concept for your organization.

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