About Us
Pure human capital research to help organizations build and sustain high performance.It’s difficult to stay ahead by only looking behind. i4cp’s focus on next practices is what today’s high-performance organizations rely on to forge new paths to business impact.
Co-founded in 1967 by Dr. Rensis Likert (inventor of the Likert scale) and George Odiorne (creator of management-by-objective), we produce more human capital research than any other firm worldwide.We help you see what’s coming around the curve so you can make better human capital decisions.
Best practices are important.
They illuminate processes and methodologies that save time, effort, and investment.
But best practices are like looking in the rearview mirror. They don’t help organizations see what’s around the bend, or anticipate and prepare for what lies ahead.
What progressive organizations need are next practices.
i4cp focuses on next practices in human capital. Our member organizations rely on i4cp to ensure that their efforts will make the greatest impact on the business today and in the future. Through superior research, peer collaboration, tools, and data, we provide insights that help organizations better anticipate, adapt, and act in a constantly changing business environment.
Pure research. Unbiased results. Better outcomes.
Unlike some other talent research firms, we remain committed to providing pure, unbiased research that helps you better understand high-performance organizations and make decisions based on empirical data.No vendors
Our research is entirely funded by our membership, which consists primarily of Fortune 1000 companies. Vendors don't pay for editorial control or influence through sponsorships.
Pure motives
We intentionally do not offer consulting services. We'll never hold back research findings in order to upsell your organization into a pricey consulting contract or product agreement.
Thought leadership
To enhance our member-driven research agenda, we seek guidance from innovative academics and other respected thought leaders.
Practical application
Research is great, but it has to be useful. Everything we produce is intended to be applicable and actionable.
