What are the human skills that will set you apart in a tech-driven future?
Assess | Develop | Scale
i2 is a research-based system for assessing, strengthening and scaling the human skills proven to make the greatest impact in times of rapid change.
Not all skills are created equal
In an age where AI is taking on more and more tasks, human skills like empathy, creativity, and resilience are more critical than ever.
Research shows us that while all of these skills are important, there are some that will be more impactful than others for enabling people to create, connect and truly thrive in the age of constant change. These are the i2 “power skills”.
of US executives plan to prioritize candidates with adaptability and collaborative problem-solving skills.
VBeyond
of leaders say their people do not have the skills they need to succeed today.
Forrester
“Skills rooted in human interaction – including empathy, active listening, and sensory processing – show no substitution potential due to their deeply human components.”
World Economic Forum
Future of Jobs Report 2025
of workers will need upskilling by 2030
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
- 10 years of research X 1000s of participants ⇨ 5 key skill areas + 44 essential behaviors ●
“If you shine a light on something, it will get better.”
“I’m a believer that self-assessment is incredibly helpful to the learning process, in that it begins to get people to think more deeply about their own behaviours. People don't change without self awareness..It’s about making us better able to detect our own weaknesses and strengths, and then focus on what to change. If you shine a light on something, it will get better.”
Jeanne Liedtka
Professor of Business Administration
University of Virginia Darden School of Business
i2: Grounded in world-class research
i2 is based on over a decade of research conducted by Dr Jeanne Liedtka, from the Darden School of Business, University of Virginia, into which non-technical, human skills, truly correlate to greater impact, especially when people need to:
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders to solve new kinds of problems
- Adapt to rapidly changing technologies and market demands
- Experiment and learn their way towards better solutions
Trusted by:
“…what got us here won’t get us there.”
“We needed to innovate how we innovate, addressing not only the what, but also the how. The i2 assessments gave us a safe starting point for our full innovation function to look inward. It sparked curiosity about skills and behaviors that shaped our outcomes. We ran a series of deep-dive sessions as part of our upskilling focus, which has played a significant role in helping us raise the bar of how we do innovation.”
Linda Arvidsson
Strategic Design and Innovation Lead
H&M
How it works
Assess current strengths
Participants complete our intuitive online assessment, delivered with a single link.
- 15 min
- 44 questions
- Immediate, auto-generated feedback & report
- Available as individual, peer, and team assessments
Develop key skills
Based on the assessment results, tailored development support is provided to enable people to strengthen the specific skills that matter most for them.
- Activation Workshop (2 hrs)
- Skills Training (½ day)
- 1:1 and Team coaching (flexible)
- Curated behavioral nudges delivered to inbox
- Tech-enabled micro-learning that integrates into everyday work
Scale capability
Data analysis and insight to help you chart a path for targeted, organization-wide skill development where it matters most
- Organization-wide profile and analysis
- Visualize strengths & development areas across departments
- Actionable insights for HR and team leaders
i2 helps…
Executive Leaders influence the millions of decisions made in their businesses each day in the direction of innovation and organic growth.
Teams collaborate more efficiently with a greater understanding of the strengths and weaknesses each team member brings to innovative problem solving.
Educators and Coaches to resource learners with self-awareness, bring cohort insight into reflection and measure the impact of their training programmes.
HR and Talent Leaders to make targeted decisions on training, team composition and recruitment that promote a balanced approach to organic growth across the organisation.
What is the ROI?
Future-focused organizations have seen this change coming and have already begun investing in the development of these skills in their people.
Organizations who have invested in the skills outlined in i2, outperformed the S&P Index by:
Source: DMI
“With the assessment we are able to help Executives reflect on the behaviors they need to be sharp on in order to lead thriving organizations in these times of change.”
Dr. Michael Hartmann
Principal of The Directors College, Co-Director of the Health Leadership Academy
McMaster University
i2: Power Skills Case studies
Staying Ahead In The World Of Consultancy
Find out how a leading global consultancy used the i2 Skills Assessment to gather data on its innovation hub team to optimize the team to its full potential.
Read moreMaximizing Project Teams By Building Self-awareness
Find out how a leading consultancy specialising in innovation used the i2 Skills Assessment to pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of their project teams.
Read moreBuilding A Culture Around Innovation
Find out how a global media company instilled a culture of innovation using the i2 Skills Assessment.
Read moreEnhancing The Classroom Experience
Find out how a US-based college used the i2 Skills Assessment as a part of its design thinking course.
Read moreConversations with Jeanne Liedtka
For more information on the i2 Assessment and how it can help your organisation, get in touch with one of our experts.
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