PhD-Led Methodology
The Three-Layer Board Diagnostic
Traditional board evaluations rely on self-reporting and surface-level checklists — the equivalent of judging an organisation by its annual report alone. To understand how a board truly performs, you have to go deeper. Our diagnostic works across three layers, moving from what is easy to observe to what actually drives decisions, using validated, assessment-grade instruments at every stage.
Structural Compliance
Charters, meeting cadence, agenda management and regulatory adherence — the foundation of a defensible governance posture.
Cognitive Diversity
Measured via HBDI® and Hogan Assessments. We analyse how your board processes information, approaches risk and makes collective decisions.
Relational Dynamics
The unwritten rules, power dynamics and quality of debate that determine real decisions. This is where the most valuable insight — and growth — is found.
Our Validated Instruments
- HBDI® (Herrmann Brain Dominance Instrument): Decoding the cognitive preferences of directors.
- Hogan Assessments: Predicting performance and mitigating derailment risk under pressure.
- SHL Verify Q+: Measuring critical reasoning in complex corporate scenarios.