The new rules of business performance

Chasing 'high performance' is an obsolete pursuit - a meaningless generic metric absent of context or sustainability. ?At Lockstep we are privileged to have worked extensively across various industries and business types. ?We've encountered a recurring challenge: despite investing significant resources into performance management initiatives, many leaders struggle to pinpoint the root causes of performance leaks within their teams. The traditional approach to evaluating and driving performance has become outdated, failing to account for the complexities of the modern workforce and the ever-evolving nature of work itself.

The concept of ‘high performance’ has devolved into a hollow buzzword, bereft of tangible meaning or actionable insights. It's a term that's liberally thrown around in boardrooms and executive meetings, yet few can articulate what it truly entails or how to cultivate it within their unique business context.

It's time to redefine what performance truly means in the 21st century and move beyond the narrow approach that has dominated for decades. No two companies share the same performance equation, and many businesses are operating in the dark, unaware of the unique combination of factors that drive sustainable performance.

The real transformation lies in understanding how to pull the right performance levers while seamlessly integrating the human element into the equation. Unlocking sustainable ‘high performance’ requires a delicate balance where performance is no longer a singular metric to be optimised; it's a multifaceted experience that encompasses the entire employee lifecycle, from attracting top talent to nurturing their growth in alignment with the economic engine of the business.

In our work with industry leaders the top five signs of unidentified performance leaks are:

1. Top talent attrition outpacing industry norms
2. Persistent performance plateaus despite increased resource investment
3. Ever-expanding ‘priorities’ creating organisational whiplash.
4. Lack of unified success hypothesis misaligning departmental efforts
5. Misaligned departmental efforts

The path to sustainable excellent performance is not a one-size-fits-all solution; it's a journey of continuous exploration, adaptation, and evolution. It requires a willingness to challenge long-held assumptions, to embrace new paradigms, and to cultivate a culture of experimentation and learning.

As leaders, the responsibility falls on your shoulders to spearhead this transformation. It's a journey that demands courage, vision, and an unwavering commitment to putting your people first. By redefining performance through a human-centric lens, you'll not only unlock unprecedented levels of excellence but also cultivate a workforce that is engaged, resilient, and primed to thrive in an ever-changing world.

PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT OPPORTUNITY:

The Performance Delta Program

The Performance Delta offers a sophisticated approach to assess where a business is leaking performance and provides a clear path to recapture this lost performance

This 6-week program dives deeper than basic metrics. Using our unique ‘seven performance lenses’ framework, we meticulously diagnose your entire system, exposing hidden bottlenecks and untapped potential. Imagine a clear roadmap to retrieve lost value – that's The Performance Delta in action.

Our dedicated team collaborates with your stakeholders to identify opportunities and build a path to sustainable growth. ?Through in-depth analysis and an unbiased perspective, we empower you to make informed decisions and unlock significant value within your business. ?

Email [email protected] to find out more about The Performance Delta program.

Ignite peak performance:

The Cancer in Performance

The Cancer in Performance unravels how insidious performance leaks metastasize, quietly eroding business from within.

In this eye-opening keynote, Anne Hartslief draws from her personal battle with cancer and years of experience helping businesses reclaim lost potential. With unflinching candour, she exposes the malignant forces that corrupt performance - the invisible contaminants spreading through corporate cultures, sapping productivity, and leaving once-vibrant initiatives hollowed out.

But there is hope for remission. Anne shares a radical new prognosis for enduring performance, one that harmonises cold metrics with the warmth of human potential. You'll learn to detect the early warning signs of performance degradation and implement preventative measures to maintain organisational health and vitality.

Brace yourself for a disruptive shift in perspective that will leave you questioning and wanting to discover your business’s unique performance formula. The Cancer in Performance is more than just a diagnosis – it's a radical call to action, inspiring the courage to shed antiquated models and embrace an entirely new paradigm of sustainable excellence.

Prepare to be challenged, inspired, and equipped with a profound new understanding of what it takes to thrive in today's ever-evolving business landscape. Because when it comes to high performance, there can be no remission – only an unwavering commitment to continuous evolution and growth.

Contact us at [email protected] to bring Anne Hartslief's The Cancer in Performance to your organisation.