We do things differently because no one knows people better than us. With decades of experience and a proven track record working with thousands of organizations, we've taken everything we know about teams and people to create Success Profiles.
Imagine knowing what "great" looks like in any role, and then finding and nurturing the right talent to tackle the future of work head-on.
Profile Manager and Success Profiles provide you with access to Korn Ferry's breadth and depth of IP, research and best practices to help you:
- Intelligently design organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities
- Hire, develop, and compensate the right talent for the right roles
- Implement talent strategies that enhance productivity, strengthen retention, and prepare for the future
Harness over 50 years of experience, research, and analytics to create a blueprint for success, tailored to fit your organization's needs.


What Are Success Profiles?
Core to the Talent Suite are Success Profiles. Success Profiles are dynamic benchmarks that define the characteristics required for exceptional performance at the organization, leadership, and role levels. Billions of datapoints come together to form over 10,000 world-class profiles, helping you anticipate needs, align with business strategy, identify talent gaps, and target top talent.
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Benchmark Your Entire Team in Seven Areas
- Innovation
- Customer-centricity
- Inclusivity
- Cost-efficiency
- Connectivity
- Service orientation
- Sustainability
By benchmarking your team and structure against competitors and industry leaders, you'll identify business priorities and next best actions, from designing a blueprint for your workforce to targeted skills training and development.
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Take a Deeper Look at Your Leaders
Business strategy is never one-size-fits-all, and neither are leaders. Evaluate your leaders in three critical areas, to ensure alignment with current industry standards:
- Inclusivity
- Digital-first thinking
- Self-disruption
These profiles highlight the skills, competencies, behaviors, and motivators required for success and allow you to compare against top performers in the industry.
3
Zoom In on Individual Roles
Define the work, skills, and mindsets needed for specific roles, supported by extensive job analysis and market research. Continuously updated norms provide the most up-to-date benchmarks, helping you stay relevant in a changing world.
Key Benefits:
- Identify gaps and training needs
- Compare your team to market leaders
- Streamline job design and performance management
- Enhance hiring and career planning processes
Training & Certifications
Leadership Solution Certification
Increase the impact and effectiveness of selection decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions about Success Profiles
Success Profiles are benchmarks that define the competencies, traits, and drivers needed for specific roles. They help organizations understand what excellence looks like in each role, enabling more effective talent assessment and development.
Success Profiles allow you to identify gaps, design strategic development plans, and ensure that your team has the necessary skills and attributes to meet organizational goals. They provide a clear framework for hiring, training, and succession planning.
Success Profiles are developed using Korn Ferry's extensive research and data on job roles, industry trends, and market demands. Continuously updated norms enhance these profiles, making them more relevant and accurate. They are continuously validated against best-in-class standards to ensure relevance and accuracy.

