Human Edge: Unlocking the Full Potential of People and Organizations

In the modern business landscape, one thing is clear: the success of an organization is deeply intertwined with the growth and potential of its people. Human Edge, led by Executive Director Lisa Danels, has made it their mission to harness this potential, crafting tools and strategies that empower individuals, cultivate authentic connections, and drive transformative change at all organizational levels. “Unlocking human potential so people and organizations can adapt and thrive is core to everything we believe and do,” Danels says. This core philosophy underpins every assessment, program, and partnership Human Edge offers.

By blending deep-rooted research with a holistic, human-centered approach, Human Edge has developed innovative talent and leadership solutions designed to reveal profound insights about individuals, teams, and leaders. Their proprietary suite of CORE™ assessments does more than just assess skills or competencies; it explores the underlying motivations, behaviors, and potential of each participant, helping organizations make data-driven decisions to nurture resilient, high-performing teams and leadership.

Transforming Insights into Actionable Strategies

Human Edge’s CORE™ assessment suite goes beyond traditional evaluations by offering actionable insights that enable leaders to turn self-knowledge into transformational strategies. With a focus on both individual and team development, Human Edge has crafted assessments tailored to every level within an organization, from early-career professionals to seasoned executives. This multi-layered approach ensures that each individual receives a clear, customized action plan aligned with their unique strengths, weaknesses, and professional goals.

Human Edge’s CORE™ suite includes a range of tools, such as:

• CORE™ Leadership: A 5-in-1 assessment that evaluates leadership potential and effectiveness, offering insights to help organizations build agile, inspiring leaders.
• CORE™ Essential: Designed to assess versatility and potential, providing leaders with a roadmap for continued growth and impact.
• CORE™ X and CORE™ X 360: Specialized tools to assess mastery and thought leadership for senior-level experts and contributors, with 360-degree feedback to align expertise with organizational goals.
• CORE™ Potential: Identifies career paths and leadership potential to support professional development and succession planning.
• CORE™ Ignite: Aimed at early-career professionals, this assessment helps young talent understand foundational skills and future capabilities needed for long-term success.

These tools allow organizations to approach talent management as a holistic, ongoing process rather than a one-time evaluation. By identifying the root causes of development challenges and offering targeted solutions, Human Edge helps organizations build robust talent pipelines and foster sustainable growth. 

Data-Driven Insights for Real Results

Human Edge’s commitment to research and data-driven solutions ensures that their assessments deliver measurable impact. Through a comprehensive suite of CORE™ assessments, Human Edge uncovers the intricacies of human behavior, providing clients with data that can shape not only individual development plans but also broader organizational strategies. This approach to human capital management has yielded impressive results for clients across various industries.

At Zurich Insurance, Giuseppe Basta, the Next Gen Talent Lead, noted that the CORE™ Potential assessment and personal feedback provided him with “deep insight on my potential, archetypes, and competencies required to continue a successful career.” Similarly, Loic Giraud, Head of Data and Business Analytics at Novartis, praised the accuracy of the CORE™ assessments, which offered his leaders “tremendous insight” into their capabilities and areas for growth.

Building a Sustainable Leadership Pipeline

One of the biggest challenges organizations face is identifying and nurturing future leaders. Human Edge addresses this challenge head-on with assessments like CORE™ Leadership and CORE™ 360, which offer organizations a clear view of their leadership bench strength and succession pipeline. Vorwerk, a multinational firm, uses the CORE™ Leadership assessment to enhance self-awareness among its key talents and support their individual development plans. According to Silke Haberkorn, Vorwerk’s Director of Group Talent, Leadership, and Culture, these assessments have been instrumental in providing “a blueprint of their leadership culture,” helping the company align talent development with their strategic goals.

By assessing both technical competencies and essential leadership qualities, Human Edge’s tools help organizations build agile, versatile, and resilient leadership pipelines. In a world where the pace of change is accelerating, these qualities are more important than ever for long-term organizational success.

Empowering Early-Career Talent

In addition to building strong leadership, Human Edge recognizes the importance of nurturing young professionals at the beginning of their careers. CORE™ Ignite is specifically designed for early-career individuals, offering insights into the foundational skills and future capabilities they’ll need to excel. By providing young professionals with a clear understanding of their strengths, areas for improvement, and growth potential, Human Edge helps organizations create a workforce that’s not only technically proficient but also adaptive and resilient.

In a business environment where employees increasingly seek personal growth and purpose-driven work, CORE™ Ignite has proven invaluable for companies looking to attract and retain top talent. With a focus on empowering young professionals, Human Edge is helping organizations create the kind of culture that attracts ambitious, engaged individuals who want to make a meaningful impact.

A Vision for the Future

Human Edge’s vision goes beyond simply improving individual performance. With a philosophy rooted in authenticity, connection, and transformational change, Human Edge is working to redefine what it means to unlock human potential in the modern workplace. Their holistic, research-backed approach provides organizations with the tools they need to create high-performing teams, empower individuals, and build a culture of continuous learning and growth.

Reflecting on the future of Human Edge, Danels is optimistic: “Our goal is to create a movement that inspires people and organizations to think bigger and reach further. By delivering deeper insights and superior solutions, we’re helping clients turn potential into reality. It’s not just about assessments; it’s about building a foundation for sustainable, meaningful growth.”

In today’s competitive landscape, organizations need more than technical skills to succeed; they need individuals who are self-aware, agile, and motivated to drive change. Through its CORE™ assessments and innovative, human-centered approach, Human Edge is shaping a new generation of leaders, teams, and organizations that are equipped to thrive in an ever-evolving world.

Lisa Danels, Executive Director

“In a business environment where employees increasingly seek personal growth and purpose-driven work, CORE™ Ignite has proven invaluable for companies looking to attract and retain top talent.”