The Key Factors Behind High-Performing Organizations
A National Research Study on Leadership, Strategy, and Workplace Effectiveness
Gain exclusive insights into the most important factors shaping highly effective organizations today—based on real data from working professionals and leaders across industries.
This study provides a snapshot of working America, highlighting the challenges and opportunities organizations face in strengthening effectiveness.
Are you Leading a highly effective organization?
Or just an efficient one?
Many organizations streamline operations yet struggle to achieve true effectiveness—where strategy, leadership, and culture align to drive sustainable success.
Our national research study reveals critical gaps between leaders and employees, the key drivers of high performance, and the hidden challenges holding organizations back.
Discover what’s working, what’s not, and where to focus next.
Download the full study to gain data-driven insights and actionable strategies to strengthen leadership, improve team alignment, and create a workplace where both people and business thrive.
What’s in the Study
Data-Backed Findings
Explore national research and key statistics that reveal trends in organizational effectiveness.
Key INsights
Uncover surprising discoveries that challenge common assumptions about leadership, culture, and strategy, revealing what truly drives organizational effectiveness.
Practical Application
Use implementable strategies and checklists to assess your organization, identify priorities, and take clear next steps toward greater effectiveness.
Who This Study is For
This report is essential for:
ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS
looking to strengthen effectiveness
EXECUTIVES
seeking data-driven insights for decision-making
TEAM MANAGERS
aiming to increase engagement and alignment
HR AND TALENT DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS
working to attract and retain top talent
A sampling of what you will find inside the study…
KEY FINDING
Leaders and Employees See Workplace Effectiveness Very Differently.
While executives and middle managers generally view their organizations as effective, team members see it differently.
44% of working Americans believe upper management does not understand what the workplace culture is really like for most employees.
Leaders consistently rate their organizations as more effective than team members, exposing a disconnect that can impact engagement, trust, and performance.
When executives overestimate organizational effectiveness, they may overlook critical challenges that employees experience daily.
KEY FINDING
Organizational Effectiveness Drives retention
A well-structured organization with strong leadership and culture creates a more committed and stable workforce.
79% of working Americans believe companies with high organizational effectiveness are more likely to retain employees.
Investing in clear strategy, aligned systems, and employee engagement is essential for long-term retention and success.
KEY FINDING
Poor Management drives employees away
Employees don’t just leave companies—they leave bad managers.
37% of working Americans quit a job they liked due to a new boss they didn’t like. That’s over one-third of the workforce!
This finding highlights the need for stronger manager training and leadership development to improve retention and workplace stability.
KEY FINDING
Team Members and Executives Alike See an Employer Power Imbalance
A perceived imbalance in workplace power remains a concern, with many employees feeling that decision-making and influence are weighted too heavily toward employers.
53% of working Americans believe companies hold too much power, with Boomers being the most likely to feel this way, while older Millennials are the least likely among all generations.
Interestingly, nearly one in two executives share this perspective, signaling that concerns about workplace equity and authority extend beyond frontline employees.
