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Half of CHROs can't spot low performers? Jenny & Ron on Gartner's Hidden Drag

Jenny and Ron debate Gartner's Hidden Drag finding: only 49% of CHROs say their performance process effectively differentiates core from low performance. The fix is a written bar, monthly one-to-ones and early spotting of drift. A 35-second debate.

Half of CHROs can't spot low performers? Jenny & Ron on Gartner's Hidden Drag

Published 2026-10-11 · 35 sec · Watch on YouTube

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Ron: Jenny, our reviews are fine. Everyone's rated meets expectations.

Jenny: Fine? Gartner says only 49% of CHROs can tell core from low performers.

Ron: Half can't tell? So we just get tougher on people?

Jenny: No. Write down the bar, hold monthly one-to-ones, spot drift early.

Ron: So live goals and regular one-to-ones, all in one system?

Jenny: Exactly. Book a free 15-minute discovery call. The link's below.

Source: Gartner newsroom, "Gartner HR Symposium/Xpo, London: Day 3 Highlights", 8 October 2026.

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