Research & Benchmark

The science-based benchmark for leadership decision quality

LeaderBench is a proprietary evaluation instrument that measures the quality of executive decisions across structured scenarios, producing a composite LeaderBench Score grounded in a structured research programme.

Three concepts. One measurement architecture.
LeaderBench separates the scientific construct from the instrument and the output, ensuring measurement integrity at every level.
Scientific Construct

Leadership Decision Quality

The latent construct that LeaderBench measures. Defined as the observable quality of executive decisions across strategic, financial, and organisational dimensions under realistic operating conditions.

Evaluation Instrument

LeaderBench

The benchmark instrument itself. A structured evaluation framework using calibrated scenarios, multi-dimensional rubrics, and reproducible scoring protocols to measure decision quality at scale.

Composite Output

LeaderBench Score

The composite output of a LeaderBench evaluation. A multi-dimensional score across nine rubric dimensions that provides actionable insight into decision quality patterns and gaps.

How a LeaderBench evaluation works
Each evaluation follows a structured protocol designed for reproducibility and analytical rigour.
01

Scenario design

Structured decision scenarios calibrated to the organisation's context, covering strategic, financial, and operational dimensions.

02

Decision capture

Executive decisions are captured through the evaluation framework using standardised protocols that ensure comparability across runs.

03

Multi-dimensional scoring

Each decision is scored across nine rubric dimensions by calibrated evaluation protocols, producing granular quality profiles.

04

LeaderBench Score

Results are synthesised into a composite LeaderBench Score with dimension-level breakdowns, benchmarks, and actionable recommendations.

Validated through rigorous protocol
LeaderBench development follows multi-run validation protocols with full provenance tracking.
16.3/18
FinancialsBench mean score (3-run validated)
Across 10 investment screening scenarios scored on 9 rubric dimensions
10/10
Screening brief repeatability (uncached production calls)
Real LLM calls with deterministic settings, measuring structural and analytical stability
9
Rubric dimensions in the scoring framework
Covering analytical depth, structural compliance, evidence quality, and recommendation coherence
50+
Decision scenarios in the evaluation library
Active scenarios across leadership and financial decision domains
A multi-paper academic foundation
LeaderBench is designed as a serious research programme, not a marketing exercise.

Paper 1: General Architecture

The foundational paper establishing the LeaderBench evaluation architecture, scenario design methodology, and multi-dimensional scoring framework. Defines the scientific construct of Leadership Decision Quality.

Paper 2L: Leadership Domain

Domain-specific validation applying LeaderBench to leadership and strategic decision contexts. Tests construct validity, inter-rater reliability, and score stability across leadership scenarios.

Paper 2F: Financials Domain

Domain-specific validation for financial decision quality. Applies the FinancialsBench track to investment screening, capital allocation, and financial governance scenarios.

Papers 3-5: Validation Roadmap

Planned validation studies covering cross-domain generalisability, longitudinal stability, and predictive validity of the LeaderBench Score against real-world decision outcomes.

From founding studies to recurring programmes
LeaderBench engagements are structured to build evidence first, then scale.
Phase 1

Founding Studies

EUR 15,000 - 25,000

Private, bespoke evaluation studies for organisations that want early access to the LeaderBench framework. Each study produces a confidential LeaderBench Score with full dimensional analysis.

Formal programme from Q4 2026
Early research collaborations available now by discussion.
Phase 2

Annual Programmes

EUR 40,000 - 90,000

Recurring evaluation programmes with longitudinal tracking, benchmark comparisons, and board-ready reporting. Designed for organisations committed to measurable decision quality improvement.

Available from Q2-Q3 2027
Phase 3

Productised Subscription

Pricing TBD

Scalable, self-service access to LeaderBench evaluation tools. Only available after repeatability and validity are independently established through the research programme.

Post-repeatability validation
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LeaderBench is a Clariviant research programme. We welcome conversations with research collaborators, PE/VC firms, and enterprise leaders interested in decision quality measurement.
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