Assessments

Our assessments set a new standard for accuracy and depth for measuring true talent. They go beyond surface-level insights to provide a detailed, personalized analysis that significantly enhances self-awareness. By measuring character traits to a nuanced level, inherent personality-based risks, and intrinsic motivators, we uncover what truly drives individuals, how they may thrive, and where they may face challenges. This holistic approach empowers people to unlock their full potential with clarity and confidence.

CDR 3-Dimensional Assessment Suite® (True Talent Profile™)

The CDR 3-D Suite® sets a new standard for understanding individuals at a deeper level. By going beyond surface-level insights, this scientifically validated tool delivers personalized, actionable analysis that enhances self-awareness and drives impactful decision-making, reduce costly missteps, and unlock untapped potential. With unparalleled accuracy, it measures:

  • Character Traits: Inherent strengths, acumen, emotional intelligence, gaps, and best-fit roles.
  • Drivers & Rewards: Intrinsic motivators, needs, values and aversions important for energizing performance and retention.
  • Risks: Personality-based risk behaviors that undermine effectiveness under stress and conflict.

The CDR 3-D Suite equips leaders, individual performers and teams with the clarity and confidence to thrive. This is the unmatched executive coaching tool that can now be scaled to all levels of the organization using the digital coaching technology, CDR-U Coach.

The CDR 3-D Suite® is tailored for today’s complex and demanding business environments, delivering:

  • Actionable Feedback: Receive detailed performance and development recommendations.
  • Time is Money: We shave up to 2 years off the development cycle time of leaders as reported by clients.
  • Validated Accuracy: A rigorously scientifically validated instrument that supports unbiased decision-making.
  • Digital Option for Feedback: Online 24/7 personalized digital coaching feedback with action planning modules.

Versatility – Applications That Drive Results

Through the CDR 3-Dimensional Assessment Suite, CDR provides assessment administration, interpretation, consulting, coaching, and talent management services to organizations.

The CDR 3-D Suite addresses critical needs:
  • Coaching: Live executive coaching or digital coaching.
  • True Talent Inventory: Accurate analytics to understand the true capability of your workforce.
  • Succession Planning: Identify and develop future leaders.
  • Team Development: Enhance cohesion and team alignment.
  • Training Needs Analysis: Design tailored training initiatives.
  • Leadership Capability Analysis: Understand leaders’ strengths and areas for growth.
  • Selection Screening: Make informed staffing and hiring decisions.
  • Team Selection: Build teams with the right mix of skills and personalities.
  • Recognition and Rewards: Create meaningful employee recognition programs.
  • Promotional Decisions: Elevate the right talent for key roles.

Character Assessment

Our Character Assessment goes beyond surface traits to uncover critical personality characteristics, leadership “fitness,” and emotional intelligence levels. This in- depth tool is modeled after the 5-factor model that has 7 primary scales and 42 sub- scales. It provides invaluable insights into how a leader’s personality impacts performance and strategic decision-making. Unlock the unique dynamics that drive impactful leadership.

Drivers & Rewards Assessment

Our Drivers & Rewards Assessment explains what fuels an individual’s performance, measuring: a person’s need for rewards and recognition, an optimal work environment and culture, the amount of interaction they need, the types of work and tasks they prefer, and their aversions. This tool is essential for employee retention, keeping people happy and fulfilled. Maximize employee retention by understanding—and catering to—what drives satisfaction and peak performance.

Risk Assessment

Every leader faces unique risks, often unrecognized but crucial to address —especially in times of stress and conflict, when these tendencies are most likely to surface. The CDR Risk Assessment identifies tendencies that can lead to derailment if left unchecked. It reveals what truly gets in the way of a leader’s success, uncovering inherent human risk tendencies commonly left unidentified. Recognize potential pitfalls and proactively address them to ensure lasting success. This tool is a game-changer for sustaining high performance and preventing career setbacks.

  • Velocity — We fast forward development by immediately showing a clear-cut path to best leverage strengths, plan for development, and to neutralize risks and vulnerabilities.

  • Accuracy & Scope — No other tool comes close to specifically pinpointing the individual traits that define performance.

  • Measurable Results — The CDR 3-D Suite was developed by correlating results to actual performance data. ROI is easily determined by capturing pre- and post-use performance to confirm bottom line benefits.

  • Versatility — Can be used for many applications without the need to retest, creating a value added service.

  • The Science — These tools are scientifically valid, EEO neutral (having no adverse impact by gender and race), and linked to job performance.

  • No Spin — The results are straight forward, hard hitting, and accurate. There is no sugar coating or clever language to disguise the results.

  • Service & Know-How — We help clients use the tools for best practice solutions. Certification and training is available.

360° Leader Scan™

The online 360° Leader Scan™ is a multi-rater feedback tool that allows those impacted by a leader’s performance to provide candid, relevant feedback. With this robust tool, leaders get a reading on how their performance, behaviors, and communication affect others.

The 360° Leader Scan™:

  • Gets straight to essential perspectives about a leader’s performance.

  • Avoids fluff and ambiguity, offering meaningful, candid feedback.

  • Balances narrative and data, combining in-depth written insights with comprehensive statistical analysis.

  • Contains detailed items within 14 distinct leader competency categories (with about 80 items)

  • Provides clarity through narrative feedback tied to each competency for actionable growth strategies.

  • Succinctly links to the CDR 3-D Suite information (Character, Risk Factors and Drivers & Rewards)

  • Is a must have tool for action planning and leadership development.

We handle all administrative tasks, from setup to communication, ensuring a smooth process for clients. Whether you’re looking for certification, orientation, or specialized training, our team of technical experts and executive coaches are ready to support you. By linking directly to the insights of the CDR 3-Dimensional Assessment Suite®, this tool offers a complete view of a leader’s character, potential risks, and core motivators.

Discover how the 360° Leader Scan™ transforms feedback into results. Contact us to learn more about how this powerful tool can address leadership gaps, enhance team dynamics, and drive organizational success.

Customization and special reports are available.