Why Choose the CPI™ Assessment?

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Accurately predicts leadership performance

Backed by over 60 years of empirical research and widely used in leadership programs, it has proven to be a reliable predictor of leadership effectiveness, job performance, and interpersonal success.

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Insights you can trust

Thanks to its empirical design and carefully constructed items, the CPI assessment yields reliable, valid results that are difficult for respondents to manipulate, making it a credible tool for critical leadership decisions.

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Personalized development blueprints

Reports available for the CPI assessment quantify 26 personality attributes and 18 leadership characteristics, benchmarking results against those of a real-world sample of successful managers and executives. These reports act as a Blueprints  highlighting strengths, identifying opportunity areas and action steps, and providing a clear, ready-to-use guide for training and development.

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The Swiss Army knife of leadership development

Whether for selection and recruitment, leadership development, executive coaching, performance enhancement, or even succession planning, the CPI™ assessment is a highly versatile tool.

Unlock the full potential of your leadership development efforts.

Getting started with the CPI assessment is easy. Through our certification program, you’ll learn everything needed to administer the assessment, interpret results, and apply the tool for your leadership initiatives. As a certified CPI practitioner, you’ll also gain access to tools, resources, and support to ensure your continued success.

Practitioner Certification

Practitioner Certification

Curated Resources and Continuing Education

Curated Resources and Continuing Education

Deepened Connections with Like-Minded Practitioners in Our Community

Deepened Connections with Like-Minded Practitioners in Our Community

Top Reports

Type Intelligence Report

CPI 260® Client Feedback Report

Explores an individual’s approach to life, how they see themselves, and how they compare to others regarding characteristics that are important in the context of work and everyday living.

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CPI260 CRL

CPI 260® Coaching Report for Leaders

Delivers in-depth insights into an individual’s leadership strengths and potential blind spots while supporting action planning for further development.

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CPI260 CRL

CPI 260® Coaching Report for Leaders User's Guide

Provides guidance for using the CPI 260® Coaching Report to help individuals improve their leadership effectiveness.

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Advanced Users

Combining the CPI with other assessments adds more depth to your development strategy.

cpi mbti

CPI + MBTI

Aids comprehensive leadership development by combining personality type insights with behavioral tendencies.

cpi firo

CPI + FIRO

For in-depth exploration of an individual's leadership and interpersonal effectiveness based on their behaviorial tendencies and interpersonal needs.

cpi strong

CPI + STRONG

For insights into the interplay between a person's natural disposition and interests—and how that dynamic can shape their experience in different educational environments and occupations.

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