DIAGNOSTIC TOOLS

Understand what matters.
Find your starting point.

Explore 29 subject manuals across seven framework areas, plus four practical guides to diagnostic methods. Turn organisational questions into evidence and focused action.

HR DELIVERY Expertise. Support. Delivery.

EVIDENCE BEFORE ACTION

We diagnose before we act.

Effective change starts with understanding what is happening and why. Our diagnostic tools help you listen, examine evidence and identify the underlying issues, so the response addresses the real need.

  1. Discover

    Understand your context, goals and the questions that matter.

  2. Diagnose

    Gather evidence, identify causes and make sense of the findings.

  3. Design

    Build a practical response around the agreed priorities.

  4. Deliver

    Implement the agreed actions with clear ownership.

  5. Review

    Evaluate the impact, learn and refine the next steps.

THE DIAGNOSTIC LIBRARY

A clear starting point.
A practical way forward.

Find the manual that fits your question. Each collection connects directly to an area of the HR Delivery framework model.

29manuals
7framework areas

One connected model. Seven areas to explore.

Choose an area of the model to focus the library, or browse all 29 manuals below.

Showing all 29 manuals across 7 areas

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The roof · Set the direction

Strategy and Planning

Agree where the organisation is going, the workforce it needs and how HR will support it.

3 manuals
HR Strategy Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
HRSFEnglish manual

HR Strategy Diagnostic Manual

Connect business goals with people priorities, HR initiatives and clear measures of progress.

85 pages6 dimensions

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Workforce Planning Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
WPFEnglish manual

Workforce Planning Diagnostic Manual

Plan the roles, skills and capacity needed as the organisation changes.

101 pages8 dimensions

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HR Department Provision and Capability Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
HRCFEnglish manual

HR Department Provision and Capability Diagnostic Manual

Clarify what HR needs to provide and the capabilities required to deliver it well.

88 pages6 dimensions

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Pillar one · Bring people in and help them stay

Attraction and Retention

Create a clear employment offer, attract the right talent and give people good reasons to stay.

4 manuals
Value Proposition Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
VPFEnglish manual

Value Proposition Diagnostic Manual

Align what you promise employees with what they experience at work.

91 pages6 dimensions

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Talent Attraction Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
TAFEnglish manual

Talent Attraction Diagnostic Manual

Focus attraction efforts on the people and capabilities your organisation needs.

84 pages5 dimensions

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Onboarding and Induction Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
OIFEnglish manual

Onboarding and Induction Diagnostic Manual

Help new colleagues settle in, understand their role and build the relationships and confidence they need to contribute.

78 pages4 dimensions

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Retention Strategy Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
RSFEnglish manual

Retention Strategy Diagnostic Manual

Understand why people stay or leave and focus action where it will help most.

86 pages5 dimensions

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Pillar two · Make the organisation work

Organisation Design and Change Management

Understand how the organisation works, shape clear roles and structures, and help people navigate change.

6 manuals
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ODDFEnglish manual

OD Diagnostic Manual

Explore eight organisational dimensions and 74 diagnostic statements to turn evidence into focused action.

111 pages8 dimensions

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CAFEnglish manual

Capability Assessment Diagnostic Manual

Use clear expectations and consistent evidence to identify strengths and development needs.

88 pages6 dimensions

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Change Management Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
CMFEnglish manual

Change Management Diagnostic Manual

Help people understand change, prepare for it and put new ways of working into practice.

121 pages12 dimensions

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Organisational Design Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
ODFEnglish manual

Organisational Design Diagnostic Manual

Align structure, roles, decisions and workflows with what the organisation needs to achieve.

99 pages8 dimensions

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CCF-COMPEnglish manual

Competency and Capabilities Diagnostic Manual

Make the behaviours, skills and capabilities needed for effective work clear.

78 pages4 dimensions

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Job Evaluation Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
JEFEnglish manual

Job Evaluation Diagnostic Manual

Support consistent decisions about the responsibilities, demands and value of different roles.

99 pages8 dimensions

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Pillar three · Help people grow

Talent Development

Build the skills, behaviours and confidence people need today, and prepare them for what comes next.

7 manuals
Training Needs Analysis Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
TNAFEnglish manual

Training Needs Analysis Diagnostic Manual

Identify learning needs and prioritise development that supports real work.

95 pages7 dimensions

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Individual Contributor Development Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
ICFEnglish manual

Individual Contributor Development Diagnostic Manual

Use Standards, Support and Self-Management to build effective everyday contribution through nine competencies.

109 pages9 dimensions

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Leadership Development Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
LDFEnglish manual

Leadership Development Diagnostic Manual

Bring Direction, Development and Delivery to life through the 3D9C model and its nine leadership competencies.

109 pages9 dimensions

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Team Development Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
TDFEnglish manual

Team Development Diagnostic Manual

Explore seven connected practices, workstyles and team contribution to strengthen how people work together.

96 pages7 dimensions

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Career Planning and Career Paths Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
CPFEnglish manual

Career Planning and Career Paths Diagnostic Manual

Make career options visible and turn aspirations into practical development steps.

79 pages4 dimensions

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Coaching and Mentoring Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
CCF-COACHEnglish manual

Coaching and Mentoring Diagnostic Manual

Support growth through purposeful conversations, guidance and shared learning.

164 pages18 dimensions

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SPFEnglish manual

Succession Planning Diagnostic Manual

Prepare people for critical roles and focus development on future readiness.

99 pages8 dimensions

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Pillar four · Create a healthy working experience

Engagement, Wellbeing and Culture

Listen to people and understand the conditions that help them feel connected, supported and able to contribute.

4 manuals
Organisational Engagement Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
OEFEnglish manual

Organisational Engagement Diagnostic Manual

Understand engagement outcomes and their drivers, then turn employee feedback into accountable action.

143 pages15 dimensions

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Organisational Wellbeing Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
OWFEnglish manual

Organisational Wellbeing Diagnostic Manual

Connect ten wellbeing areas and six strategic enablers with practical, prevention-led action.

147 pages16 dimensions

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Staff Satisfaction Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
SSFEnglish manual

Staff Satisfaction Diagnostic Manual

Understand employees’ experience and focus improvements on the issues that matter to them.

110 pages10 dimensions

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3E Culture Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
CDFEnglish manual

3E Culture Diagnostic Manual

Explore Environment, Expectations and Execution through 12 diagnostic dimensions and practical action planning.

123 pages12 dimensions

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Pillar five · Enable and recognise contribution

Performance Management and Reward

Set meaningful expectations, support progress and recognise the contribution people make.

2 manuals
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PMFEnglish manual

Performance Management Diagnostic Manual

Connect meaningful goals, regular feedback, fair evaluation and development.

95 pages7 dimensions

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CRFEnglish manual

Compensation and Reward Diagnostic Manual

Connect pay, recognition and reward with contribution and organisational priorities.

87 pages6 dimensions

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The foundation · Deliver, learn and improve

HR Service and Analytics

Support every area with effective HR services, useful evidence and thoughtful use of AI.

3 manuals
HR Service End User Feedback Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
EUFFEnglish manual

HR Service End User Feedback Diagnostic Manual

Use the experience of HR service users to identify where service can improve.

86 pages5 dimensions

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HR Analytics Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
HRAFEnglish manual

HR Analytics Diagnostic Manual

Turn people and service data into useful insights for decisions and improvement.

84 pages5 dimensions

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HR AI Diagnostic Manual displayed on a laptop screen
HRAIFEnglish manual

HR AI Diagnostic Manual

Consider where AI can support HR work, with clear purpose and human judgement.

87 pages6 dimensions

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THE DIAGNOSTIC METHODS

Four ways to build understanding.

Start with the question, then choose the approach. These complete guides take you through planning, delivery and interpretation for interviews, surveys, focus groups and large-scale interventions.

Diagnostic Interview Manual displayed on a laptop screen
01Diagnostic Interviews

Diagnostic Interview Manual

Plan, conduct and analyse evidence-led interviews across 29 HR subject areas. Includes 1,150 questions, briefing scripts, behavioural rating guides and practical next-step actions to turn individual accounts into traceable organisational findings.

  • Interview practice
  • Evidence analysis
  • Action planning

1527 pagesEnglish manual

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02Diagnostic Surveys

Diagnostic Survey Manual

Administer and interpret diagnostic surveys across 29 HR subject areas using 963 core items. Includes complete questionnaire forms, scoring keys, data-quality checks and reporting guidance to identify patterns and guide further enquiry.

  • Questionnaires
  • Scoring
  • Responsible reporting

1774 pagesEnglish manual

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03Focus Groups

Diagnostic Focus Group Manual

Facilitate structured discussions across 29 HR subject areas with 920 questions. Includes guidance on group composition, inclusive participation, private ratings and thematic analysis to explore different experiences and inform practical follow-up.

  • Group facilitation
  • Inclusive participation
  • Thematic analysis

1483 pagesEnglish manual

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04Large Scale Interventions

Large Group Intervention Manual

Design participative diagnosis and action workshops across 29 HR subject areas. Includes 87 worked intervention plans, facilitation methods, running orders and capture sheets to connect perspectives, record evidence and support accountable follow-through.

  • Participative diagnosis
  • Workshop design
  • Action planning

1758 pagesEnglish manual

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