Choose with Clarity
Structured overview of online assessment tools for HR-manager.Each Case Guide compares relevant tools based on strenghts, opportunities, limitations, duration, pricing, usability, tech setup, what is measured.
PEATS Guides – diagnostics for better people decisions
The PEATS Guides turn complex HR challenges into clear, actionable insights. Each guide opens a full case with situation, symptoms, and challenges, followed by a curated selection of the most relevant diagnostic tools. You’ll see how assessments address real problems, from leadership derailers to hidden potential. Every guide links directly to the detailed library entry and offers the option to purchase the full comparison — including tool facts, pricing, scientific quality, and practical strengths and weaknesses. This way, HR professionals and decision-makers get evidence-based orientation before committing to a solution.
Leadership (L1–L14)
L1. Dysfunctional Leadership Teams
Conflicts at the top?
This guide compares 9 leading tools for diagnosing leadership derailers, values conflicts, and team climate.
L2. Leadership Development for Experienced Managers
How to grow seasoned leaders further?
Overview of 6 tools supporting reflection, development paths, and advanced feedback.
L3. Executive Search Support – CEO & Top-Level Selection
Hiring for the very top?
Comparison of 7 tools to reduce risk in CEO and executive appointments.
L4. Leadership Diagnostics in M&A and Post-Merger Contexts
Merging cultures under new leadership?
Insights into 8 tools for leadership fit, resilience, and integration diagnostics.
L5. Leadership Maturity & Self-Reflection
Ready for honest self-insight?
This guide outlines 12 tools that measure maturity, reflection, and authentic leadership.
L6. Conflicts and Team Struggles under Specific Leaders
Tension around one leader?
Analysis with 7 tools that reveal patterns of conflict, climate, and leader impact.
L7. Turnaround Situations & Crisis Leadership
Need leaders for crisis mode?
Guide to 8 tools testing decision-making, resilience, and stress tolerance.
L8. External Selection for Unknown Leadership Candidates
Choosing leaders with no track record?
This guide presents 8 tools for predictive assessment beyond CV and references.
L9. Cultural Fit – Intercultural & Organizational
Will leaders fit the culture?
Overview of 8 tools assessing intercultural style, values, and organizational alignment.
L10. Young Leader Replaces Charismatic Founder
Successor for a strong founder?
Comparison of 8 tools focusing on leadership identity, acceptance, and stability.
L11. Leadership during Organizational Restructuring
Who can lead through upheaval?
Selection of 9 tools that examine adaptability, communication, and change competence.
L12. Politically Driven or Risky Leadership Appointments
Risky appointments ahead?
This guide highlights 9 tools to flag potential derailers, values conflicts, and biases.
L13. Early Warning Signs of Leadership Failure
Spot failure before it happens?
Guide with 7 tools for detecting derailment risks, blind spots, and hidden weaknesses.
L14. Readiness for New Roles
Is the leader ready to step up?
Overview of 8 tools checking role readiness, mobility, and future potential.
The guides are not sponsored, and not based on vendor marketing.The content reflects over 15 years of market experience and hands-on analysis.
Team (T1–T4)
T1. Team Climate
How healthy is the team atmosphere?
This guide covers 6 tools measuring trust, openness, and satisfaction.
T2. Conflict & Role Clarity
Unclear roles and conflicts?
Comparison of 9 tools that reveal dynamics, role perceptions, and sources of tension.
T3. Cultural Fit in Teams
Does the team fit together?
Guide to 8 tools analyzing shared values, collaboration styles, and group identity.
T4. Team Development & Teambuilding
How to build a stronger team?
Overview of 5 tools for development planning, strengths mapping, and cooperation.
Apprentice & Trainee (A1–A2)
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A1. Apprenticeship Management and Talent Development
How to grow young talent?
This guide compares 5 tools for motivation, strengths, and development pathways
A2. Apprenticeship / Trainee Selection
Which applicants will thrive?
Guide with 17 tools assessing learning agility, basic skills, and cultural fit.
Potential (P1–P7)
P1. Hidden Talents – Who's Ready for the Next Step?
Who has untapped leadership potential?
This guide presents 7 tools for uncovering strengths beyond current roles.
P2. Early Potential Identification – Who Can Learn to Lead?
Can this person grow into a leader?
Overview of 5 tools assessing learning potential, resilience, and adaptability.
P3. Succession Planning & Leadership Pipelines
How strong is your pipeline?
This guide covers 7 tools for identifying successors, gaps, and long-term readiness.
P4. Potential Analysis for Employee Development
Which direction for growth?
Comparison of 5 tools guiding career development and personal strengths.
P5. Potential Identification
Who can take on more responsibility?
Overview of 6 tools that reveal capacity, motivation, and stretch potential.
P6. Career Pathing
Where can this career go?
Guide with 7 tools supporting structured decisions on paths and opportunities.
P7. High Potential Program
Who belongs in the HiPo pool?
This guide compares 8 tools for selection, benchmarking, and development support.
Special (S1–S2)
S1. Retention Risk
Who might leave soon?
Guide with 7 tools detecting disengagement, misfit, and turnover risk.
S2. Entrepreneurship
Who has the founder mindset?
This guide outlines 1 tool to measure innovation drive, resilience, and ownership.
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