What Really Sets the Best CEOs Apart? Insights from the Top and Bottom 10%

Ever wondered what makes a truly great CEO? Or, on the flip side, what holds the worst ones back? Thanks to a treasure trove of Hogan 360 data—spanning over 29,000 managers and 1,000 CEOs—Peter Berry Consultancy has some fascinating answers. The Surprising Strengths (and Weaknesses) of CEOs Let’s start with the numbers. When you look […]
The Leader’s Guide to Strategic Team Building: More Than Just an Away Day

We’ve all been there. Part of a team that just clicks—energised, motivated, and thriving. That feeling is positively contagious. We’ve also likely experienced the opposite: a dysfunctional, draining, or even toxic team environment. The difference between these two scenarios often comes down to one critical factor: the leader. Effective team building isn’t about trust falls […]
Asia-Pacific Hogan 360 Certification 2025

Live Virtual Workshop: Join us on the 12th of November 2025 at 1-3pm AEDT for a live interactive Hogan 360 Certification webinar! Time zone converter: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html What is the Hogan 360? The Hogan 360 is a multi-rater leadership assessment that compares self-perception with feedback from managers, peers, and direct reports. It reveals strengths, blind spots, […]
Predicting Athletic Performance with Personality Assessment

Can personality predict the success of professional athletes? Whether helping NBA teams predict rookie-year performance or NFL teams perfect their draft, personality assessment meets the talent management needs of professional sports organisations. On episode 134 of The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, and Blake Loepp spoke with Nadine Maliakkal, PhD, talent analytics consultant at Hogan, about […]
Webinar: Customising the Hogan 360: Why, When and How

The Hogan 360 is a powerful feedback tool, and customisation can make it even more relevant and impactful for your organisation. In this session, our experts will walk you through the key considerations and practical steps for tailoring the Hogan 360 to your context. When: 8 October, Wednesday, 2025 10-11am (AEDT) 12-1pm (NZDT) What you’ll […]
Enabling the SES Performance Leadership Framework through leveraging the Hogan 360 in Development

With Departments and Agencies turning their attention beyond the annual performance cycle, now is the time to consider how Hogan 360 data can support sustained leadership development across the SES cohort. Drawing on our review of the maturity model and deep experience with Hogan 360 programs, we’ve identified how participants can use their feedback profiles […]
Enabling the SES Performance Leadership Framework through leveraging the Hogan 360 in Performance Assessment

With Departments and Agencies amid the annual performance management cycle and reporting on SES performance leadership maturity, now is a timely moment to reflect on how the Hogan 360 requirement and its data can support broader performance assessment objectives. Based on our review of the maturity model and a deep understanding of Hogan 360 data, […]
The Hidden Cost of Toxic Employees – Why “People Problems” Are Every Leader’s Biggest Challenge

r. Ryne Sherman, Chief Science Officer at Hogan Assessment Systems and co-host of the “Science of Personality” podcast, delivered a presentation on the impact of a toxic workplace and the hidden costs of toxic employees. The webinar highlighted how leadership and talent issues, particularly those related to problematic employees, are central challenges for organizations today. […]
Elevating Leadership in the Public Sector: SES 360 Programs

In today’s evolving public sector landscape, effective leadership is more critical than ever. In response to the APSC requirements for SES to undertake a 360 as part of the Performance Leadership Framework, Hogan offers a tailored, evidence-based approach to leadership development. We have designed 360 delivery methodologies that leverage the globally recognised Hogan 360 to […]
Music and Psychology

What do individual musical preferences say about personality? How does personality affect the type of music a person enjoys? And what does AI have to do with our musical preferences? The connection between music and psychology isn’t as much of a mystery as some might assume. Current research shows a strong connection between music and […]