Performance at work is simple: people are paid to deliver results. It’s not about how busy, smart or likeable someone appears to be.
Yet the focus is often on activities and buzzwords. Words like managed, led, supported or developed sound impressive but tell us nothing about whether the outcome was actually successful.
In partnership with people performance specialists Lightbulb, we have produced a short guide: “The One Magic Ingredient: Hiring & Managing for Results.” It introduces a simple test that reveals whether someone is describing genuine performance or just activity. It can help sharpen hiring decisions and improve accountability within roles.
Do also get in touch if you’d like us to talk through how we apply this approach when assessing executive candidates.
