Validation & Research
Evidence-Based from the Start
The Principles 5Cs Assessment is a research-backed model built by Connected EC’s LOV Center in collaboration with PrinciplesUs. It is grounded in organizational psychology and has been psychometrically validated across diverse teams and organizations, providing leaders with data they can trust.
What the Data Shows
The research behind the 5Cs Model demonstrates powerful links between these five drivers and the outcomes organizations care about most—engagement, performance, and culture strength.
Analyses across hundreds of teams reveal that variations in the 5Cs account for most of what determines whether people feel satisfied, connected, and high-performing at work.
In particular:
- Connection consistently predicts job satisfaction and attachment to the organization.
- Candid Communication is the strongest indicator of team performance.
- Together, the five factors explain most of the measurable variance in both job satisfaction and satisfaction with organizational culture.
These findings confirm that the 5Cs are not abstract ideals—they’re statistically validated levers for improving how teams work and how cultures evolve.
Why This Works
Traditional engagement tools often describe how people feel, but not why. The 5Cs isolate underlying drivers—how people connect, communicate candidly, understand priorities, collaborate, and see their contribution—so leaders can address root causes instead of chasing short-term bumps.
- The assessment design:
Focuses on core drivers of culture and cohesion. - Links results directly to practical leader playbooks and action roadmaps.
- Supports reassessment to track progress over time.
People Managers
