Experts Form 2026 Managing and Leading Performance Advisory Board to Guide the HR Community

The HR Research Institute is proud to announce the formation of the 2026 Managing and Leading Performance Advisory Board, bringing together industry leaders, HR practitioners, and performance management experts to guide research and events focused on driving higher-performing employees, teams, and organizations.

As organizations prioritize performance outcomes, the advisory board will guide HR leaders on evolving performance management and leadership practices, including leveraging AI, data, and streamlined processes to optimize results, as well as the behaviors and mindsets that drive high performance.

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The newly formed 2026 Managing and Leading Performance Advisory Board features these distinguished experts:

• Lauren Bidwell, Ph.D., Senior Research Scientist, SAP SuccessFactors

• Amanda Busfield, Senior Organizational Development Partner

• Catarina Edlund, HR Specialist - HR Policy, Org Design & Performance Management, UN Women

• Lena Finch, Vice President, People & Culture, Allego

• Craig Friedman, Sr. Talent Advisor and Skills Practice Leader, St. Charles Consulting Group

• Edie Goldberg, President & Founder, E.L. Goldberg & Associates

• Kiara Graham, Sr. Talent Management and Organizational Development Advisor, Workleap

• Kimberly Hodge, Talent Development Manager, MWM DesignGroup

• Andrew Lane, Director, PM and Employee Engagement, George Mason University

• Melissa Phillippi, VP, Organizational Development and Talent Management, Highspring

• Robrette Vaden, Human Resources Specialist, Performance Management, DC Courts

“Performance management isn’t just a process; it’s how organizations thrive,” said Debbie McGrath, CEO of HR.com. “We’re thrilled to have these leaders on our advisory board to help HR professionals use modern strategies and technology to enhance performance reviews, foster employee growth, and drive business results.”

The HR Research Institute releases annual “State of the Industry” reports in a variety of HR topic areas, including last year’s research report, HR.com's Future of Managing and Leading Performance 2025, covering the same topic.

This and other free research reports and infographics can be downloaded at hr.com/researchinstitute.

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