The Hogan Business Reasoning Inventory (HBRI) measures how people think—how they analyse information, solve problems, and make business critical decisions. As the only reasoning assessment of its kind designed specifically for real world workplace performance, the HBRI provides a clear view of an individual’s problem-solving style and cognitive strengths‑critical decisions. As the only reasoning assessment of its kind designed specifically for real‑world workplace performance, the HBRI provides a clear view of an individual’s problem‑solving style and cognitive strengths.

Whether you’re hiring future leaders or developing high potential talent, the HBRI helps you understand how someone will approach complex challenges long before they step into the role.‑potential talent, the HBRI helps you understand how someone will approach complex challenges long before they step into the role.

What the HBRI Measures:

The HBRI evaluates two complementary types of business reasoning:

Qualitative Reasoning

How individuals use logic, verbal information, and data visualisation to interpret patterns, understand complex ideas, and make sound judgements. High scorers typically excel in navigating ambiguity and extracting meaning from unfamiliar or “messy” information.

Quantitative Reasoning

How individuals work with numerical and spatial information to analyse data, spot trends, and solve structured problems. High scorers tend to grasp essential elements quickly and make informed decisions with confidence.

Together, these insights offer a holistic view of how someone thinks, not just what they know.

Why Organisations Use the HBRI:

• Predict real world performance: The HBRI anticipates how individuals will respond to everyday business challenges, from strategic decision-making to operational problem solving.
• Enhance hiring accuracy: Identify candidates with the cognitive strengths suited to your role requirements -including leadership, sales, marketing, and technical positions.
• Support leadership development: Provide emerging leaders with actionable insight into their decision-making style and potential blind spots.
• Minimise adverse impact: The HBRI is built to be fair, inclusive, and business relevant across industries and job levels.‑relevant across industries and job levels.

Key Features

• Scientifically grounded and validated for use with global norms based on working adults
• Timed and untimed assessment format available
• 25–30 minute completion time, providing a fast yet powerful cognitive profile
• Clear, business-focused reporting for selection or development
• Insights aligned to real workplace outcomes
• Applicable at all job levels, from frontline managers to senior executives
• Certification through a complimentary webinar

Turn Insight into Action

The HBRI helps organisations go beyond intuition and understand the cognitive foundations of how people solve problems at work. With this assessment, you can confidently identify talent that will thrive in complex environments and make decisions that drive your business forward.