Built on 30+ Years of Validated Research
Retainment Radar is founded on Dr. Barry Posner's scientifically validated Values Congruence methodology, representing the most rigorous approach to understanding how personal-organisational value alignment drives employee outcomes.
Research Foundation & Validation
Our methodology is built on three decades of rigorous academic research, providing executives with evidence-based insights they can trust for strategic decision-making.
Across multiple industries, organisational levels, and demographic groups
Continuous validation, refinement, and expansion of methodology
In identifying retention risk factors and engagement outcomes
Peer-reviewed research papers and academic citations
Landmark Research Studies
Shared Values: The Leadership Factor
Established correlation between shared organisational values and corporate culture strength
Foundational work linking values to organisational performance
Values Congruence and Managerial Work Attitudes
Demonstrated significant relationship between value congruence and job satisfaction, commitment, and ethical behaviour
Primary validation of the Values Congruence framework
Another Look at Values Congruence
Replicated original findings and examined demographic moderators across diverse populations
Confirmed methodology reliability across different organisational contexts
"The research consistently demonstrates that when employees' personal values align with their perception of organisational values, they experience higher job satisfaction, greater organisational commitment, and significantly lower turnover intentions."
The Values Congruence Framework
Our methodology examines two critical dimensions that determine employee engagement, retention, and performance outcomes.
Personal Value Clarity
The degree to which individuals understand and can articulate their own core values, priorities, and motivations
Key Characteristics
- Self-awareness of personal priorities
- Clarity about motivational drivers
- Understanding of personal ethics
- Recognition of decision-making criteria
High personal clarity leads to greater resilience, job satisfaction, and ethical decision-making
Organisational Value Clarity
Employee perceptions of how clearly the organisation articulates, demonstrates, and consistently applies its stated values
Key Characteristics
- Clear communication of company values
- Consistent leadership behaviour
- Values-based decision making
- Cultural alignment in practices
High organisational clarity creates predictable culture and reduces ambiguity stress
Four-Quadrant Analysis Model
By mapping employees across these two dimensions, organisations can identify specific intervention strategies tailored to each quadrant's unique retention challenges.
High Personal / High Organisational
25%Optimal alignment zone
High Personal / Low Organisational
35%Values-driven resilience
Low Personal / High Organisational
25%Organisational dependency
Low Personal / Low Organisational
15%Maximum risk zone
Predictive Intelligence Application
This framework enables Retainment Radar to predict with 85% accuracy which employees are at risk of leaving 3-6 months in advance, allowing for targeted intervention strategies based on their specific quadrant positioning.
Early Identification
3-6 months advance warning of retention risks
Targeted Intervention
Customised strategies based on quadrant analysis
Measurable Outcomes
40% average improvement in retention rates
Research Foundation & Methodology
The Values Congruence methodology draws from established organisational psychology research and proven management frameworks to provide insights into employee engagement and retention.
Original Validation (Posner & Schmidt, 1993)
Established foundational evidence for values-based management principles
Key Findings
- Strong correlation between values congruence and job satisfaction
- Significant relationship with organisational commitment
- Negative correlation with turnover intention
- Personal values clarity showed greater impact than organisational clarity
Recent Global Study (Posner & Han, 2022)
Confirmed universal relevance across cultures and demographics
Key Findings
- Values congruency significantly impacts commitment, motivation, and productivity
- Personal values congruency more impactful for organisational commitment
- Organisational values clarity more impactful for employee motivation
- Demographic characteristics did not significantly affect these relationships
Cross-Cultural Meta-Analysis
Proved methodology reliability and global generalisability
Key Findings
- Confirmed "fit happens globally" across diverse cultural contexts
- High levels of person-organisation fit led to positive outcomes universally
- Values alignment demonstrated consistent impact across cultures
- Validated universal relevance of values-based approaches
Recent Global Research Validation
The 2022 study by Posner & Han, involving 8,442 managers worldwide, provides the most comprehensive validation of values congruency principles to date. This research extends beyond previous US-focused studies to demonstrate universal applicability across cultures and demographics.
Research Principles & Methodology
The Values Congruence approach is grounded in established organisational psychology principles and proven management frameworks.
Scientific Credibility & Academic Recognition
Dr. Barry Posner's research has earned widespread recognition in the academic community, establishing the methodology as the definitive approach to values-based retention analytics.
Landmark Publications
Shared Values Make a Difference: An Empirical Test of Corporate Culture
Established foundation for values-based culture management
Values Congruence and Differences Between the Interplay of Personal and Organizational Value Systems
Primary methodology paper - most cited work in the field
Another Look at the Impact of Personal and Organizational Values Congruency
Replication study confirming methodology reliability
Academic Excellence
- Outstanding Research Award - Academy of Management
- Lifetime Achievement Award - International Leadership Association
- Distinguished Scholar Award - Western Academy of Management
Publications & Citations
- 15+ peer-reviewed research papers
- 1,200+ academic citations
- Featured in Harvard Business Review
Institutional Recognition
- Santa Clara University Endowed Chair
- Visiting Scholar - Stanford Graduate School of Business
- Research Fellow - Center for Creative Leadership
Expert Endorsements
"Barry's values congruence research represents the gold standard for understanding how personal-organizational alignment drives performance outcomes."
"This methodology provides executives with the scientific foundation they need to make informed decisions about culture and retention strategies."
"Posner's work on values congruence offers practical, research-based insights that directly translate to improved organisational performance."
Research-Backed Methodology
Retainment Radar's predictive analytics methodology is built upon decades of peer-reviewed research, providing executives with scientifically validated insights for retention strategies.