The Cadence Communication Confidence Index™ (CCI)

See the risks your organization can’t hear.

What It Is

The Cadence Communication Confidence Index™ (CCI) is a validated assessment that measures how effectively your organization surfaces risk, aligns teams, and supports ethical decision-making.

By evaluating both the ability and willingness of employees to speak up, the CCI reveals where communication breakdowns may be creating hidden exposure—long before issues escalate into compliance failures, reputational harm, or operational disruption.

Why It Matters

Most organizations don’t fail because they lack policies—they fail because people don’t speak up.

When employees are unsure how to raise concerns—or hesitant to do so—critical information gets lost. Risks go unaddressed. Leaders operate without full visibility.

The CCI provides a clear, data-driven view of:

  • Where communication is breaking down

  • Where employees lack confidence in reporting concerns

  • Where silence may be masking risk.

Who It’s For

The CCI is designed for organizations where communication, trust, and accountability are critical to success, including

  • Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals

  • Finance and Banking

  • Energy and Utilities

  • Transportation and Logistics

  • Manufacturing

  • Telecommunications

  • Agriculture and Food Production

  • Government and Non-Profit

How It Works

The CCI measures two core dimensions of organizational communication:

Communication Competence

Do employees know how to raise concerns - and believe there are clear, effective pathways to do so?

Communication Apprehension

Are employees willing to speak up - or is fear, uncertainty, or hesitation holding them back?

What You’ll See

These two dimensions combine to create your organization’s Communication Confidence profile - highlighting where you are strong, and where risk may be building beneath the surface.

You’ll gain:

  • A clear view of “silent risk zones” where issues may go unreported

  • Insight into employee trust, clarity, and alignment

  • Data to inform leadership decisions and culture strategy

  • Benchmarks to track progress over time

From Insight to Action

The CCI is not just a diagnostic—it’s a decision tool.

We pair assessment results with organizational insights—such as structure, reporting mechanisms, and leadership practices—to deliver clear, actionable recommendations.

Our goal is simple:

Help you build a culture where people speak up, leaders respond effectively, and risk is surfaced early.

The Outcome

Organizations with high communication confidence:

  • Identify and address issues earlier

  • Strengthen ethical decision-making

  • Improve alignment and execution

  • Reduce exposure to compliance and reputational risk

Let’s Get Started

If you’re ready to better understand what’s happening inside your organization—and what you may not be hearing—the CCI provides a clear place to start.