Leadership Emergence vs. Leadership Effectiveness

Emergent leaders seem leaderlike. Effective leaders lead. Find out how personality influences leadership and why versatility is key.
From Resistance to Receptivity: Predicting Feedback Resistance

Hogan assessment data enables practitioners and coaches to predict the likelihood and the types of feedback resistance. Learn how.
Which Personality Traits Characterise a Leader in the Nordic Region?

It has been speculated about for years what kind of differences there are between leaders from different countries and cultures. Are there even differences based on regions or are the differences based on something else? We have analysed Hogan Assessments data from more than 7,000 leaders from Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland against the global […]
How to Incorporate Well-Being into Leadership Development

Hogan practitioners should incorporate well-being into leadership development conversations. Learn how and why to add well-being to your repertoire.
Psychological Safety and the Distant Leader

How a leader responds to stress affects the team’s psychological safety. Find out about the effects of a distant leader’s dark-side characteristics.
Our New Name: Summit

As of January 1, 2023, we are operating under a new name, finalising the merger of Summit Consulting A/S and A&D Resources A/S.
The 2022 Derailers of the Year

From Will Smith to Elon Musk, the year saw big events, big personalities—and big derailers. Welcome to the 2022 derailers of the year.
The Future of Personality Assessment

Measuring personality is complex. How can we retain what is valuable in traditional methods of personality assessment while leveraging the technology of the future, such as AI and machine learning?
Employee Well-Being: Whose Responsibility Is It, Anyway?

Employees remain stressed out and burned out despite an employer focus on well-being strategies. Who should be responsible for employee well-being?
Inclusive Leadership – Moving the Needle on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The focus on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) has increased over recent years, but for some reason, we see very little change in terms of measurable differences year by year.
Improving Diversity and Inclusion: Practical, Evidence-based Recommendations

Defining Diversity and InclusionThere are different ways to define D&I in the context of the workplace.
How to Grow Employee Engagement

Wondering how to grow employee engagement? Using personality tests can ensure that your company’s employee engagement initiatives are successful.
Using Personality Tests in Interviews: The Ticket to Hiring Success

Never underestimate a sound talent acquisition strategy. When organizations commit to using personality tests in interviews, they find candidates who fit seamlessly into their roles. And the candidates who discover a perfect synergy between their personalities and roles? They end up making magic on the job.
Key Steps to Choosing, Developing and Retaining the Right Talent

A position has just opened in the company. Either someone left the company, or a new position has been created internally. You need to figure out who to choose, how to develop them and enhance the chance of them staying in the new role for a longer period to avoid a quick turnover.
What is Personality? Identity Versus Reputation

Most of us believe that we are intimately aware of our own personalities, but this belief is only partially true.