The Benchmark for Great People Leadership
Measure, develop and recognise your People Leaders
Transform your b-Heard survey data into better People Leadership. People Leader Insight combines employee feedback, leadership benchmarking, action planning and progressive accreditation to help organisations measure and improve leadership capability to achieve stronger engagement.
Measure the Leadership Behaviours That Matter Most
Transform leadership impact into measurable engagement, performance and business growth. The People Leader Index (PLI) measures how effectively managers create clarity, build high-performing teams and coach their people, providing clear priorities for development and improvement.
Measure
Measure Leadership Capability
Give managers a clear view of their leadership impact by understanding how direct reports rate their ability to provide clarity, build cohesive teams and support development.
Action
Develop Better People Leaders
Give managers clear direction on where to focus their development, with targeted actions, coaching and recommendations powered by the People Leader Index.
Growth
Achieve Progressive Accreditation
Help managers improve engagement, strengthen team performance and create clarity, while tracking progress over time and achieving progressive accreditation.
See Where Engagement Needs Attention
Elevate helps People Leaders reflect, coach, act and stay accountable between survey cycles, turning employee feedback into measurable progress.
Benefits for HR Leaders
Understand how effective your managers are at clearly communicating business objectives, supporting their teams and promoting personal growth.
- Pinpoint specific leadership development needs instantly
- Identify top-performing managers to benchmark success
- Reduce management-driven turnover across the business
- Deliver targeted support where managers struggle most
- Prove leadership growth with clear, actionable data
Benefits for People Leaders
- Earn official Best Companies People Leadership recognition
- Understand how your team values your leadership skills
- Develop your coaching, team leading and clarity capabilities
- Build more cohesive, high-performing teams
- Access personalised People Leadership educational resources
Benefits for HR Leaders
- Pinpoint specific leadership development needs instantly
- Identify top-performing managers to benchmark success
- Reduce management-driven turnover across the business
- Deliver targeted support where managers struggle most
- Prove leadership growth with clear, actionable data
Measure the Leadership Behaviours That Matter
Gain actionable insights that drive success. Our People Leader Index assess how effectively your managers:
- Create clarity
- Build high-performing teams
- Coach their people
Transform survey insights into meaningful leadership development by guiding managers through their results, providing personalised coaching and helping them to stay accountable to action plans.
One Platform for Better People Leadership
Turn team feedback into better leadership. Equip managers with personalised insights, coaching and action planning to strengthen leadership capability and improve engagement and performance.
Leadership Skills Insight
- See the real impact of leadership
Understand how employees experience their managers and identify the leadership behaviours that most influence team success.
- Prioritise high-impact development
Provide managers with clear, data-driven insights that highlight where focused development will make the biggest difference.
- Build on strengths and improve outcomes
Help managers leverage their strengths, address development areas and drive sustainable improvements in engagement and performance.
Personalised Action Planning
- Prioritise what matters most
Turn feedback into focused development by identifying the leadership behaviours that will have the greatest impact on team and results.
- Create clear ownership
Set goals, track commitments and keep development plans moving forward.
- Sustain momentum
Guided check-ins and one-to-one support reinforce new behaviours and help managers maintain progress over time.
Best-practice Coaching Resources
- Personalised Virtual Coaching
Tailored coaching journeys based on team feedback, providing relevant guidance when it's needed most.
- Targeted Learning Resources
A library of expert articles, videos and leadership content aligned to each manager's development needs.
- Lasting Behaviour Change
Turn insight into action with always-on practical coaching and development activities that improve leadership effectiveness over time.
Build Effective People Leadership
Measure Leadership Skills
Manager Benchmarking
Develop Leadership Capability
Track Manager Progress
Stay Aligned
Develop Stronger Teams
The only People Leadership benchmark that measures and accredits leadership capability
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between managerial skills and People Leader skills?
Managerial skills focus on everyday tasks and operational oversight. On the other hand, People Leader skills prioritise the human element, empowering individuals and teams through active coaching, clear guidance, wellbeing support and providing meaningful recognition to build engaged, high-performing teams.
Who is People Leader Insight designed for?
A People Leader Index (PLI) score is derived from direct report responses within the b-Heard employee survey statements. The index uses 36 leadership-related survey statements to assess how effectively managers create direction, build strong teams and support the development of their people.
What do managers receive?
Managers receive a personalised leadership profile with clear insights into key strengths and growth areas across Clarity, Team and Coach indexes. It provides tailored recommendations, practical action planning tools and access to coaching resources through our full Employee Engagement Platform.
How does People Leader Insight improve engagement?
Employees experience strategy through their managers. That is why People Leadership is key to performance. Beyond managing tasks, People Leaders create an environment where individuals grow and engage, turning strategy into reality. Download our eBook: Why Managers are the Key to a High-Performing Culture.
How does this work alongside Workplace Insight?
Workplace Insight helps organisations understand engagement and employee experience across the whole business. People Leader Insight builds on those insights by helping managers identify where there are opportunities for improvement, take action and develop the behaviours that drive better outcomes.
Let's Start a Conversation
Whether you're looking to measure employee engagement, better understand your workplace culture, or identify opportunities for improvement, we're here to help.
- A 30-minute conversation focused on your goals and challenges
- A clear understanding how to measure your workplace culture
- Confidence in the right approach for your people and business objectives
- Examples of how similar organisations have improved engagement
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