Why The 4C is different
Most tools measure sentiment.
The 4C shows where teams see things differently.
It maps perception gaps across leadership, communication, trust, and execution so you can act on what actually slows performance.
What we examine
We assess ten leadership-critical areas that drive performance, including:
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Decision-making
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Communication and information flow
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Trust and accountability
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Goal clarity and alignment
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Innovation and adaptability
This reveals the gaps that slow execution and shows where to act first.
Heatmaps
What it shows
Where teams are aligned and where they are not across the organisation.
Why it matters
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Spot the biggest performance gaps instantly
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See where perceived strength is weakest
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Identify the few areas that will unlock the most impact
How to use it
Start with areas where teams rate things low and see them differently. These are your fastest leverage points.
Radar Profiles
What it shows
A radar view comparing how different groups experience key cultural dimensions across the organisation.
Why it matters
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Reveals perception gaps between teams, levels, or functions
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Shows where alignment is assumed but not real
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Helps define the culture you actually need, not the one you think you have
How to use it
Look for the widest gaps between groups. These are the misalignments that create friction, slow decisions, and weaken execution.
Dynamics Charts
What you see
Metrics of team dynamics that reveal where execution is breaking down in practice and where performance becomes unstable.
Why it matters
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Shows where performance is strong or fragile
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Highlights inconsistency in day-to-day execution
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Exposes where teams are working against each other, not together
How to use it
Focus on areas with low scores or high spread. These signal unstable execution. Start there to stabilise performance quickly.
Diversity and Segmentation
What you see
A comparison of how different groups experience the organisation, revealing where alignment holds and where it breaks across teams, levels, and demographics.
Why it matters
Gives you a clear basis to design targeted actions that improve both inclusion and performance, by aligning how work is experienced across the organisation.
Common lenses
Department, function, role seniority, gender, age, ethnicity, neurodiversity.
Built for safe insight
Minimum group sizes ensure anonymity. Results show patterns, not individuals.
What you get
A clear, evidence-based view of where performance is slowing and why.
For Organisations
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Full 4C Diagnostic report with heatmaps, profiles, and dynamics
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Clear visibility of where misalignment is affecting performance
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Executive summary highlighting the key findings
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Optional leadership briefing to review results
For Certified Associates
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Full 4C Diagnostic to use in your own delivery
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Build your own executive summary to suit approach
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Access to Synthosys mentoring and support when needed
Peer-reviewed models. Trusted by global organisations.
