
Trace
Impact evaluation framework that measures actual behavioural change and ROI of leadership development.
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Trace provides the evidence-based measurement you need to demonstrate clear ROI to the Board and reinforce the credibility of your talent strategy with robust business impact data.
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Trace shows you what’s changing - and what’s not - as a result of your leadership investment.
Why this matters
If you can’t see the impact of leadership development, you can’t manage it. But most organisations still rely on sentiment or smile sheets to judge what’s working.
Trace closes the loop. It measures behavioural shifts over time, so you can track progress, adapt support, and show stakeholders the value of what you’re doing.
What it is / how it works
Trace is a concise behavioural impact tool that tracks what leaders are actually doing differently—based on feedback from their peers, teams, and stakeholders.
The process includes:
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A pulse-style 360º behavioural survey, focused on key capabilities you’re developing
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Pre-, mid-, and post-programme snapshots to show change over time
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Coaching-led reflection built into each round
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Aggregated cohort data to inform organisational decisions and ROI
Trace is built to integrate with any Exigence solution - from Sprints to coaching - and can be deployed at scale.
What you get / the impact
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Clear visibility on behavioural change across cohorts
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Data that supports learning, not just evaluation
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A credible, cost-effective way to report impact to the board
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Strategic insights to shape future investment in people development
Who it’s for
Ideal for HR and business leaders who want more than anecdotes to justify their leadership budget. Especially powerful for large cohorts or repeatable programmes.
Why Exigence
We designed Trace to support behavioural change, not just measure it. It’s practical, evidence-led, and built by practitioners who understand the complexity of real work.
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Want to show the impact of your leadership investment - clearly and credibly?
