Let’s talk about something that affects every business. It is also something that most people don’t like, which is managing performance. If you’ve ever had an uncomfortable annual review, felt like you didn’t understand your company’s strategy, or wondered why your hard work doesn’t seem to make a difference, you’ve seen the limits of traditional… Read more
The Performance Triangle gives you the framework for high performance and governance, and with a consistent cadence, you have everything for your business. Consistent cadence keeps plans, processes, and people in sync week after week, month after month, and quarter after quarter. Even the best plans can go wrong without consistent cadence. We’ve seen it… Read more
Every organization aspires to high performance, but not all know why they’re succeeding or struggling. The Performance Triangle provides the foundation, but leaders also need a diagnostic lens to evaluate outcomes objectively. That’s where the 2×2 matrix is helpful. A simple, powerful model that compares actions (effort) and results (outcomes) to reveal the truth about… Read more
High-performing organizations engineer the ecosystem that helps keep them the market winner. The Performance Triangle brings together plans, processes, and people into one integrated operating model. When these three elements align, execution becomes predictable, progress visible, and performance repeatable. Many organizations understand the reasons for integration. Few operationalize the how. This article shows you how… Read more
High-performing organizations understand that success lies not in isolated excellence but in the synchronization of everything that drives execution: plans, processes, and people. This is the essence of the Performance Triangle, a model that brings together strategic clarity, operational precision, and human capacity into one cohesive system of performance. In earlier explorations, we’ve seen how… Read more
TL;DR Performance management in 2025 has evolved from yearly reviews into a continuous, data-driven process focused on growth and alignment. The best platforms, from Profit.co’s integrated OKR and performance system to people-first tools like Lattice and 15Five, now emphasize real-time feedback, coaching, and analytics. These solutions help leaders connect employee goals to company strategy, improving… Read more
As a leader, is there anything more frustrating than watching an expensive strategic plan lose momentum and gather dust? Your teams are busy, but you suspect they are working in silos, disconnected from the company’s most important goals. Your performance reviews often feel subjective and detached from the real business outcomes you need to achieve…. Read more
Most often your company has 10+ projects that are all running at the same time. Marketing is building a new campaign, IT is migrating data, sales is rolling out a new CRM, and product is quietly working on version 3.0 of your flagship app. Everyone’s busy, but the problem is that busy doesn’t always exactly… Read more
According to the creators of the Balanced Scorecard, nine out of ten organizations fail to execute their strategies. As a leader, you know this frustration firsthand. You have a solid strategy, but it’s trapped in a static PowerPoint deck or a chaotic web of spreadsheets, disconnected from the daily work of your teams. This guide… Read more
Whether you’re managing a small startup or leading a large team in a global corporation, you can’t avoid risk. It’s a constant factor in every project, from new product launches to everyday business decisions. Economic, technological, environmental, and competitive factors introduce obstacles companies must manage and overcome. Research suggests that organizations that actively embrace strategic… Read more
TL;DR The Say-Do Ratio is an agile performance metric that measures how reliably a team delivers on its promises. It compares what a team says it will do to what it actually does. A high Say-Do Ratio means predictable execution and strong trust; a low ratio signals organizational friction and strategic drag Studies reveal that… Read more
Table of Contents What are Performance Management Archetypes The Four Performance Management Archetypes What is the Current Market Distribution and Trends? How to Choosing the Right Archetype for Your Organization? What are the Implementation Considerations? Future Evolution and Recommendations What are Performance Management Archetypes? Performance management isn’t one-size-fits-all. Organizations today use fundamentally different approaches based… Read more
