Empowering Excellence Through a Global Network of Ambassadors.
The GPAU Ambassadors Network is the living expression of our story and purpose. It unites professionals and organizations who share our commitment to transforming performance management into a culture of clarity, alignment, and continuous improvement. Through collaboration, shared learning, and recognized achievement, the network amplifies GPAU’s mission to raise global standards of performance excellence and sustain meaningful change across industries and regions.
The Explorer tier represents the first step in engaging with GPAU. It provides access to general learning resources and introductory materials, helping professionals familiarize themselves with GPAU’s frameworks and programs. Explorers build the foundation for deeper participation and prepare for the Affiliate level.
Affiliates are active members who begin promoting GPAU services and contributing to the ambassador network. They receive limited incentives, tool access, and introductory collaboration opportunities. The Affiliate tier marks the start of active professional engagement with GPAU.
Advocates represent GPAU in their organizations or professional circles. They are authorized to offer independent advisory and coaching services using GPAU methodologies, with extended access to tools and dashboards. This tier focuses on professional practice and contribution to performance maturity activities.
Influencers are established practitioners who actively collaborate with GPAU in assessments, content development, and community initiatives. They contribute to knowledge sharing and play a visible role in advancing performance excellence.
Champions are recognized professionals who maintain consistent collaboration with GPAU through projects, publications, and mentorship. They act as key ambassadors, contributing to professional visibility and leadership across the GPAU network.
The Fellow distinction is GPAU’s highest form of professional recognition. It is awarded to individuals who have demonstrated exceptional expertise, commitment, and long-term contribution to advancing performance excellence.
This partnership establishes the initial go-to-market channel within the GPAU ecosystem, built for organizations driving market activation and lead generation. Network Partners extend GPAU’s commercial reach by enabling structured regional access and validating demand. The engagement is centered on business development performance, serving as the qualifying stage for alliance progression through measurable commercial success.
This partnership formalizes a co-branded commercial collaboration based on verified market traction. Associate Partners strengthen GPAU’s visibility through coordinated campaigns, joint events, and localized representation. It represents the transition from sales representation to strategic collaboration, preparing the organization for delivery authorization under GPAU quality standards.
The Authorized Partnership grants limited delivery authority within an approved territory. Upon certification of internal professionals through the GPAU Academy, partners are empowered to conduct PerforAssess Diagnostic projects using GPAU methodologies. This tier establishes a controlled delivery network, ensuring both capability assurance and consistent client outcomes.
The Accredited Partnership represents a recognized center of GPAU delivery excellence, authorizing full execution of assessments and academy programs. Accredited Partners operate under GPAU governance, applying validated frameworks and tools. This alliance confirms advanced institutional capability, extending GPAU’s presence through trusted, high-performing regional hubs.
The Strategic Partnership is a co-development alliance focused on large-scale initiatives that shape national or sectoral transformation. Strategic Partners collaborate with GPAU on research, conferences, and innovation programs while reinforcing thought leadership in performance excellence. This relationship is defined by shared investment, exclusivity, and joint strategic influence.
The Global Partnership signifies institutional alignment and co-ownership of GPAU’s global agenda. Partners at this level actively co-design methodologies, frameworks, and international platforms for performance excellence. This alliance reflects strategic integration at governance level, anchoring the long-term evolution of GPAU’s global ecosystem.
