How to become a
True
Business Partner
Elevating HR and L&D professionals from order-takers to true performance consultants
Who We Are
Meet our coaches, clients and see what they have to say
Our Books
Buy our best-selling books on Performance Consulting
Member’s Area
Login or request access to download support materials
Diagnose. Design. Deliver.
For over 40 years, Performance Consulting has helped HR and L&D professionals uncover the real causes behind performance problems. Developed by Chartered Business Psychologist Nigel Harrison, our proven approach transforms internal consultants into trusted strategic partners.
Supporting HR and L&D Professionals Across Key Sectors
Performance Consulting partners with organisations across a wide range of industries, helping HR and L&D professionals become strategic business partners
who drive measurable performance improvement. Our experience spans banking and finance, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and public education
Banking & Finance
Strengthening consulting and aligning with business performance
Manufacturing
Supporting teams to identify root causes of performance issues
Pharmaceuticals
Enabling L&D leaders to partner with the business
Public & Education
Creating lasting change through evidence-based consulting
Insights from 40 Years of Performance Consulting.
Explore expert advice, practical tools, and reflections from Chartered Business Psychologist Nigel Harrison on building credibility, diagnosing real problems, and becoming a true business partner.
Top Tip #2
The system diagram is not an org chart. All our client’s problems are complex…
Top Tip #3
Quantifying the performance gap is not easy. Don’t beat yourself up if you find it hard…
Top Tip #4
Interview like a police officer. Construct with alternatives not closed questions…
