Offerings

Complexity Navigation Test

Local & International Standards

JP has developed extensive experience in using the CNT in more than 180 organisations and across over 30 industries. We have worked across a broad geographical base applying CNT technologies within Africa, Australia, Europe, and the Middle East.

What We Offer

The Complexity Navigation Test (CNT)

The CNT is a proudly African psychological tool that accurately measures an individual’s capacity to navigate complexity and ambiguity – essential skills for today’s volatile business landscape. Grounded in Stratified Systems Theory (SST) and Complexity Theory, the CNT assesses an individual’s current and potential ability to manage the demands of various levels and types of work problem-solving. Over the last 25 years the JP Team has built insight in the CNT, applying it across over 30 industries, 6 continents, 22 countries and 180 organisations. It is non-discriminatory across gender, ethnicity, background and experience, and is facilitated by trained accredited psychologists and psychometrists.

Our Experience With The CNT

We have been a Complexity Navigation Test (CNT) licensee, and the original CNT business partner since its inception in 2002. With this, comes deep insight and experience in applying the CNT to assist individuals and organisations understand and leverage the potential of their current and future leaders and leadership. Our passion for, and expertise in Africa and emerging markets, has led us to successfully utilise the CNT across a large number of African countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Uganda, Zambia, Botswana, Tanzania, Mauritius, Namibia, and Ghana.

Online Testing Available

In 2012, JP and Complexity Metrics embarked on a joint venture and launched an interactive, online version of the CNT, aptly called the eCNT, enabling global accessibility and reach.

Measure Your Capabilities

Organisation and role appropriate business scenarios effectively establish here-and-now role fit and competence. They offer the opportunity to assess an individual ‘in action’; taking the individual out of their comfort zone to really gauge their ability to apply their knowledge in a manner which suits the organisational context and culture.

The assessment distinguishes people who can cope with the complexity of strategic problem-solving from those whose strengths lie in the area of operational work. Within these parameters, finer sub-distinctions relating to various types of operational and strategic problem-solving can be drawn, as well as the individual’s cognitive flexibility, mental efficiency, ability to manage ambiguity, work through ‘noise’, and integrate and apply learning.

The Assessment Process

The CNT uses a set of universally recognisable symbols printed on playing cards. The assessor takes each candidate through several card games and the candidate is tasked with working out what rule or system governs that particular game. It relies on symbols and therefore does not discriminate on the basis of education, race, language, prior learning, culture, and is thus globally applicable.

The CNT extends and refines existing SST approaches significantly and is unique on two indices:

– It is the first ability assessment approach based in complexity theory.
– A dynamic process assessment of how a person’s style of solving problems interacts with the ability to process different levels of complexity.

What questions does the CNT answer?

Alignment

Do we have the right leaders in the right roles to deliver on strategy?

Bench-strength

Do we know which individuals have the capabilities to succeed into Executive and/or critical roles?

Growth

Are our leaders able to navigate growth through disruptions, volatility and uncertainty?

Future-proof

Do we have the right people to take the organisation into the future?”

What We Offer

The Complexity Navigation Test

Meet Alexis, the Visionary behind the Complexity Navigation Test (CNT)

Alexis was driven to develop the CNT by a critical need: the prevalence of culturally biased assessments that hinder equitable evaluation across diverse backgrounds.

Traditional intelligence tests often incorporate culturally specific elements, which can significantly impact test outcomes. Recognizing this limitation, Alexis sought to address this challenge by designing an assessment that prioritises an individual’s inherent capacity and potential, while minimizing the influence of cultural content.

CNT Relevance in the Emerging Market

The CNT's Value in Emerging Markets

The CNT is uniquely suited for emerging markets, where volatility and instability are prevalent. Traditional assessments often falter due to social inequalities and limited access to quality education. The CNT overcomes these challenges by focusing on inherent potential and adaptability, making it a valuable tool for identifying talent in these dynamic environments.

What is the relevance of the CNT?

The CNT's Relevance in Today's Workplace

The CNT assesses an individual’s ability to handle varying levels of complexity in problem-solving.

It evaluates suitability for entry-level roles requiring structured routines and assesses adaptability to higher-level challenges demanding ambiguity and complexity. By tracking growth, the CNT provides insights into current capabilities and long-term potential for navigating organisational complexities.

What Does the CNT Measure?

The CNT evaluates an individual’s approach to problem-solving. It assesses their learning style and their capacity to navigate challenges effectively.

Does the individual thrive in structured environments with clear guidelines, or do they demonstrate a preference for navigating ambiguity and adapting to evolving situations? This dynamic assessment provides valuable insights into an individual’s comfort level with uncertainty, a critical factor in determining their suitability for various roles within an organisation.

What Differentiates the CNT from Other Assessments?

The CNT uniquely focuses on assessing an individual’s potential for growth in problem-solving. Unlike traditional assessments that primarily evaluate current skills, the CNT tracks an individual’s progress over time, measuring improvements in efficiency and reliability.

By integrating principles from complexity theory, stratified systems theory, and levels of work theory, the CNT provides a comprehensive understanding of an individual’s problem-solving capabilities. It examines how individuals navigate increasing levels of complexity, offering insights into both their current abilities and their long-term potential for growth and development within an organisation.