Management diagnostics for specialists and executives

Developing talent and potential
Well-founded personnel decisions through valid diagnostics
Diagnostics, feedback, and development seamlessly connected

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We reliably guide you through the development of your specialists and managers

Our approach to management diagnostics

Decision-making criteria instead of gut feeling

We develop customized management diagnostics solutions for your needs and use user-friendly tools and methods as a targeted vehicle to drive your projects forward efficiently.

Comprehensive know-how

Benefit from Germany's largest pool of experienced trainers consultants in management diagnostics and leadership development consultants certified according to DIN 33430 for aptitude diagnostics.

Everything from a single source

From diagnostics to learning ecosystems. We design your management diagnostics and use them to derive the appropriate development and evaluation measures.

This is how we ensure that your HR decisions are data-driven, fair, and future-proof:

Preparation and conception

We carry out a requirements analysis together.
This results in competencies critical to success (competency model), which are to be reviewed as part of the process.
We select and design the appropriate methods.

Implementation

Duration of the management diagnostics procedure: half a day to a whole day.
The dual control principle in the context of observation and evaluation ensures quality and validity.
The attendees receive individual feedback directly after the process.

Presentation of results

An individual report is compiled from the observations made during the procedure.
This includes the results of the various methods, individual success and development factors, a conclusion and recommendations for further personnel development measures.

The basis for your individual development program

Diagnostics is the starting point—sustainable development is the goal

Management diagnostics first provide you with guidance on how to unlock the potential of your talent. You can then develop the personality, skills, and strengths of your specialists and managers with our tailor-made development programs. We tailor the measures individually to your learning goals and needs.
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Case Study

How FRÄNKISCHE binds employees

FRÄNKISCHE's human resources development department faces the challenge of retaining employees company over the long term. This led to the creation of Haufe Akademie PIPE (Identify Potential – Develop Personnel) development program in collaboration with the Haufe Akademie . Development centers form the basis for this program. The goal is to record the competency profiles of talented employees and use the results to derive individual development topics.

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Management Diagnostics Tools

Our management diagnostics tools offer you a precise professional assessment of your specialists and managers. Relevant strengths and areas for development can be identified using combined, scientifically based methods.

Assessment Center & Development Center

Whether for targeted development or informed selection: our assessment and development centers clearly identify the strengths, potential, and areas for development of managers and high potentials.

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Potential analysis

The potential analysis evaluates the strengths and development opportunities of managers. It shows where future potential can be best utilized in a professional context.

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Personality diagnostics

Personality diagnostics reveal individual strengths, motives, and leadership behavior through the use of psychodiagnostic testing methods. It also provides impetus for tailored development.

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Management audits

The management audit defines the requirements for key positions and offers well-founded recommendations for appointments in order to avoid misappointments and costs.

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360-degree feedback

Feedback from different perspectives provides an objective assessment of leadership skills and promotes targeted further development.

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Be6! Management Audit

Diagnostics for leadership development the top executive level through precise location analysis. This is based on our Be6! Leadership Framework.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is management diagnostics?

Management diagnostics is an area of occupational aptitude diagnostics and organizational psychology that deals with the assessment of specialists and managers with regard to their aptitude, skills and potential. It is used to systematically assess and visualize the performance of potential specialists and managers or specialists specialists and as a basis for Development Programs.

What are the aims and areas of application of management diagnostics?

Management Diagnostics is used for

Personnel selection and positioning
Identification of development potential
Talent management and succession planning
Increase in company performance

What methods are used in management diagnostics?

Various methods are used in management diagnostics to comprehensively assess the suitability, skills and potential of specialists and managers.

Classic management diagnostics procedures:

Assessment Center
Potential analyses
Development Center
Management audits

Management diagnostics modules:

Interviews: Semi-structured interviews: To collect biographical data and success-critical requirements and skills.

Simulations and case studies:

Activity simulations: Simulation of position-typical tasks
Case studies: strategic-entrepreneurial tasks
Presentations: Development and presentation of e.g. position-related challenges

Psychological test procedures:

Cognitive tests: Measure logical reasoning and intelligence, for example.
Personality questionnaires: record personality traits, motives and values.

360-degree feedback: assessments from superiors, colleagues and customers.

This multi-method approach enables a holistic assessment of specialists and managers from different perspectives and ensures a high validity of the results.

What are the advantages of management diagnostics for your company?

Minimization of incorrect appointments and associated costs
Objective decision-making basis for personnel decisions
Targeted (further) development of specialists and managers based on identified strengths and weaknesses
Support in the implementation of corporate strategies through suitable specialists and managers

Management diagnostics therefore make a significant contribution to selecting and developing the right people for specialist and management positions, which ultimately has a positive impact on the company's success.

Reliable standards for data protection and information security

ISO 27001:2022

Information security

TISAX

Standard for information security in the automotive industry

GDPR compliant

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Your next step toward accurate diagnostics

Simply submit your request using our contact form—or book an online consultation appointment directly. Together, we will find the optimal solution for your continuing education needs.

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The Portfolio Consulting team

will be happy to guide you through the topics and solutions related to management diagnostics for companies.

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