Performance Leader

Happy Christmas and New Year to all of you, from the team at Performance Leader. See you in 2025!

We’re thrilled to share the initial findings from our latest survey 'Evolving Performance Management in Professional Services'. We recently presented the insights from over 170 professional services firms at 'People in Law' and 'Managing Partners' Forum' in London. These highlights reveal how performance management is evolving in today’s hybrid workplace. 💡 Key takeaways include: 1️⃣ The rise of frequent informal feedback alongside formal reviews. 2️⃣ The untapped potential of project-based feedback. 3️⃣ Challenges to feedback culture in hybrid work environments. 4️⃣ The transformative impact of technology and AI. 5️⃣ The importance of leadership training for a feedback-rich culture. 🌟 Want to learn more? Our full report, launching in January 2025, will explore ratings, metrics, and the links between performance management, compensation, and promotions. People in Law Managing Partners' Forum Chilli IQ Read the highlights here: https://lnkd.in/gnt9gub8 📩 Interested in the full report? Reach out to Paul Lemon or paul.lemon@performanceleader.com

Recently our CEO, Ray D'Cruz presented at the People in Law conference in London, sharing highlights from our latest survey and practical ideas for evolving your approach to performance and feedback. Summary report of the key findings will be available in early 2025. Contact us at Performance Leader for your free copy. https://lnkd.in/g6ExMaDT

Wonderful to see so many clients, colleagues and friends at our Christmas Drinks in London. Together with our end of year functions in Melbourne and Sydney, we're constantly reminded about how fortunate we are to work with so many great people and great firms. Thank you for your support in 2024.

Congratulations to Wedlake Bell on launching Performance Leader to support employee performance and feedback, plus partner reviews and 360! Working to a short delivery window, this project was made possible by brilliant teamwork and collaboration with Prudence H. and Natalie King. Natalie King, HR Director commented: "Switching to PL has been a smooth and positive change for us. The software is simpler and more intuitive, making the performance and feedback process easier for both partners and employees. We were really pleased by how quickly we could get it up and running - within just a few weeks and well ahead of our tight deadline. This also allowed us to launch our partner review and 360 process earlier than expected." We look forward to the debrief and helping the firm develop its approach in the future! #professionalservices #highperformance #feedbackculture

Every day is a great day for feedback, but some days stand out more than others. This Wednesday is World Kindness Day—a perfect opportunity to provider positive feedback to your colleagues and recognise their contribution. You can incorporate this day, and other similar days, into Performance Leader feedback campaigns to strengthen your recognition and feedback culture. Read more here. https://lnkd.in/gxra8pa7 #performanceleader #lawfirms #professionalfirms #performancemanagement

⏰ Last chance! Our Evolving Performance Management in the Professions Survey closes Monday 5pm Pacific time: today! To find out how professionals firms across the world are evolving their approach to employee performance management, complete the survey and receive a report with the key findings. So far we have 170 firms participating! Survey: https://lnkd.in/eupMjBS9 Abby Deakin Ray D'Cruz Logan Balavijendran Paul Lemon Katie Simpson Emma Smedley Patrick Fitzgerald Anne-Marie Armour Peter Dutton

We've extended our global performance management survey until 28 October!!! With over 130 professional firms responding to date, we've decided to keep the survey open for another week. To receive your complimentary report copy, complete our survey. It takes less than 10 minutes. Responses are confidential, and results will be anonymised and aggregated. This research will explore how professionals firms across the world are evolving their approach to employee performance management. The survey covers client facing and business services employees, and subjects include: ➕ the frequency formal and informal performance conversations ➕ the effectiveness of performance conversations ➕ the use of metrics and ratings ➕ the link between performance and HR decisions (promotion, comp etc) ➕ the use of technology and AI ➕ the impact of hybrid working on feedback ➕ priorities for change. Survey: https://lnkd.in/eupMjBS9 If someone else in your firm is best placed to complete the survey and consider the report findings, please forward this to them. Abby Deakin Ray D'Cruz Logan Balavijendran Paul Lemon Katie Simpson Emma Smedley Patrick Fitzgerald Anne-Marie Armour Peter Dutton

Can generative AI enhance performance management? We’ve proven it can. Our AI assistant provides supported coaching, summarises performance goals and suggests new ones to save user time. The embedded generative AI tools we use also enhance leadership insights, and improve the quality of goals, feedback and conversations. Sound amazing? Find out more. https://lnkd.in/gTng-Xqb #performanceleader #lawfirms #professionalfirms #AItools #performancemanagement

Survey closes 28 October! Complete our global survey on evolving employee performance management in professional firms, and receive a complimentary report copy.   This research will explore how professionals firms across the world are evolving their approach to employee performance management. The survey covers client facing and business services employees, and subjects include the frequency and effectiveness of formal and informal performance conversations, the use of metrics and ratings, links between performance and talent decisions such as promotion, bonuses, compensation etc, the use of technology and AI, the impact of hybrid working on feedback and priorities for change.    To receive a complimentary copy of the research report, please complete the survey: https://lnkd.in/eupMjBS9 (It should take less than 10 minutes to complete). Responses are confidential, and results will be anonymised and aggregated.   If someone else in your firm is best placed to complete the survey and consider the report findings, please forward this to them.  We're delighted to be partnering with Managing Partners' Forum, People in Law and Chilli IQ on this exciting research! Abby Deakin Ray D'Cruz Logan Balavijendran Paul Lemon Katie Simpson Emma Smedley Patrick Fitzgerald Anne-Marie Armour Peter Dutton George Katrivesis Jenny Katrivesis Kathy Katrivesis Richard Chaplin Sarah Morton Fiona Wilson