Different exercises generatedifferent forms of behavioral evidence.
A structured interview and a dynamic team simulation should not automatically be interpreted through the same scoring logic.
This is why a single scoring logic is not applied to every exercise in The Leapers methodology. BARS is used where the quality level of a behaviour needs to be assessed; BOS is used where repeated behavioral patterns need to be observed in a structured way.
BARS and BOS are established behavioral-assessment approaches. The Leapers did not invent BARS or BOS. Our differentiation is in defining the behavioral architecture first, selecting the appropriate approach according to exercise type, connecting the approach to human assessors and AI decision support, and making scoring more explainable.
What does weaker, moderate or stronger behaviour look like in this context?
Which predefined behaviours appeared, how consistently and in what pattern?
- The exercise is more structured
- Behavioral quality can be meaningfully anchored
- The response can be compared against defined behaviour levels
- Interaction is more fluid
- Repeated behaviour matters
- Group dynamics matter
- The observation pattern is more informative than a single quality anchor
These are tendencies, not fixed rules — the right approach depends on how a specific exercise is designed, and may vary by context.
Consistency does not mean forcing every exercise into one scoring model.
Fact Finding + BARS
Analytical ThinkingCritical and secondary information are not clearly separated.
Some critical information is identified, but prioritization is inconsistent.
The participant identifies key information gaps, prioritizes high-value questions and systematically connects evidence to a conclusion.
This illustration does not show actual scoring weights or production thresholds.
Team Simulation + BOS
Teamwork & Collaboration- Invites others into the discussion
- Shares relevant information
- Builds on another participant's idea
- Helps clarify the group's direction
- Remains constructive during disagreement
This illustration does not represent the actual assessor form used in production.
BARS and BOS can also constrain AI-supported analysis
“Evaluate this participant.”
- Selected competency
- Defined indicators
- Exercise context
- Predefined observation / scoring logic
AI does not receive an unrestricted instruction such as the one above. This improves consistency, interpretability and auditability.
This does not guarantee accuracy — it constrains how the analysis is structured.
A shared language between assessors
BARS and BOS also create a common language between human assessors and support calibration. Internal calibration thresholds are not published.