Oxygen Manager Assessment Suite

Breathe New Life into Leadership with the Oxygen Manager Assessment Suite

This framework helps organisations identify, assess, and develop first-time managers, ensuring they excel in their roles. Grounded in behavioural science and powered by advanced technology, it provides data-driven insights into key managerial traits.  

What is Project Oxygen?

Google’s Project Oxygen began with the goal of understanding what makes a great manager. It measures critical traits such as communication, decision-making, and team leadership, providing actionable insights into managerial effectiveness. Project Oxygen’s success included improved team cohesion, higher employee satisfaction, and increased productivity, setting a benchmark for leadership excellence. 

What Does the Oxygen Manager Assessment Suite Evaluate? 

Behavioural Competencies

Assess critical behavioural competencies that are essential for managerial success such as: 

  • Communication Skills: Articulating ideas clearly and effectively to foster understanding and alignment. 
  • Decision-Making: Demonstrating sound judgement under pressure to drive outcomes. 
  • Team Leadership: Inspiring and guiding teams to achieve shared goals, even in dynamic environments. 

Key Drivers & Motivators 

Understanding what drives and motivates individuals is pivotal for developing impactful managers, particularly in addressing challenges like employee engagement and retention and aligning team goals with organisational objectives.  

  • Intrinsic Motivation: The inner drive to achieve excellence and mastery. 
  • Value Alignment: Ensuring personal values align with organisational goals. 
  • Career Aspirations: Identifying long-term ambitions and aligning them with leadership pathways. 

How Do We Measure LEAD?

ADEPT-15 

ADEPT-15 is a scientifically validated assessment tool developed by Aon to evaluate 15 distinct personality traits critical to workplace success. It provides: 

  • Actionable Insights: Traits like emotional resilience and collaboration are measured to help managers foster teamwork and stay composed under pressure. 
  • Custom Fit: Integrates personality insights with role-specific demands for better alignment. 
  • Proven Results: Organisations using ADEPT-15 have reported improved team dynamics and leadership effectiveness.

Views 

Views is a tool that measures individuals on 18 underlying interests and motivating factors, providing deep insights into what drives a person at work. It evaluates: 

  • Intrinsic Interests: Identifies what activities and roles energise individuals. 
  • Motivating Factors: Highlights key drivers that influence workplace behaviour and decision-making. 
  • Workplace Alignment: Assesses how personal motivations align with organisational goals and team dynamics. 

Understanding these factors helps organisations align roles with individual strengths and foster a more engaged and productive workforce. 

iLead 

iLead is an experiential, simulation-based leadership tool crafted for the modern workplace. Through dynamic, real-world scenarios, it assesses critical leadership traits such as adaptability, decision-making, and strategic problem-solving under pressure. By providing actionable feedback on strengths and areas for growth, iLead empowers organisations to cultivate impactful leaders ready to navigate today’s complex challenges. 

Types of Results Output for Oxygen Managers  

The insights gathered through the Oxygen Managers Framework provide actionable, data-driven results to enhance leadership development. Key features include: 

Interactive Dashboards

Visualise strengths, areas for improvement, and team dynamics for better decision-making. 

Detailed Reporting

Gain in-depth insights into behavioural competencies, motivators, and leadership potential. 

Strategic Impact

Use personalised development plans and succession strategies to build a resilient leadership pipeline and drive organisational success.