Performance
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Bridging Performance and Learning with Skills-Based Solutions

The Disconnect Holding You Back

In most companies, performance and learning are disconnected. One system tracks goals. Another manages content. Managers struggle to translate feedback into action. Employees feel like performance reviews go nowhere. 

Here’s what’s missing: skills data as the bridge to the broader employee journey. 

The Power of Alignment

Imagine being able to connect:

  • Performance goals with relevant learning
  • Feedback with actionable upskilling
  • Career aspirations with skill-building plans 

That’s not a dream. It’s what happens when your systems are skills-aware and integrated. 

Data-Driven Development: From Insights to Action 

With performance data and skills insights in one place, you can:

  • Unearth skill gaps by role, team, or individual
  • Recommend specific learning plans based on underperformance
  • Identify high-potential team members based on competency and progression

Manager Enablement: The Hidden Multiplier

Managers are often the linchpin of performance and development, but they’re often under-equipped. A skills-powered system helps them:

  • Have meaningful growth conversations
  • Set measurable, skills-based goals
  • Track development impact over time

Breaking the Review Cycle

Annual reviews are being replaced by continuous performance management. But for that to work, you need:

  • Real-time feedback loops
  • Development tied to performance objectives
  • Skills progress tracking over time

This is where a unified platform becomes not just helpful, but essential.

Building a Culture of Growth

Companies that embed growth into daily work, not just during “review season,” build higher engagement and resilience.

And it pays off. According to Deloitte, companies with strong learning cultures are 92% more likely to innovate. They also experience 30-50% higher retention rates.

For a deep-dive into Skills as the Golden Thread in the Employee Journey, watch our on-demand webinar.

Make It Seamless

You don’t need more systems-you need smarter ones. One platform that connects goals, feedback, learning, and skills development into a single experience.

Want to see how we connect learning and performance through skills? Get your personalised demo today.