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Shape the Future of Strategy & Performance Management

Join our research study to chart organizational maturity. Let's find key challenges, actionable solutions, and unveil the roadmap to performance excellence!

About the Initiative

The Global Performance Audit Unit, in collaboration with The KPI Institute, is launching a research initiative to assess the maturity of performance management systems across sectors in Saudi Arabia and the broader GCC region.

The study explores how organizations advance performance maturity across five key capability areas:

  • Strategy Planning
  • Performance Measurement
  • Performance Improvement
  • Employee Performance Management
  • Performance Culture
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Why This Research Matters

The research offers a regional evidence base for how strategy and performance maturity are truly evolving — helping organizations and policymakers align efforts, benchmark progress, and drive more effective transformation at scale.

What You'll Gain

Unlock exclusive insights and resources by joining our programs as a survey participant or research partner. Gain access to valuable reports, networking opportunities, and recognition in the industry!

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Survey Participants

  • Complimentary copy of the research report
  • Invitation to exclusive online launch event
  • Free e-learning certificate (worth $200) for each capability survey completed
  • 50% discount for the Certified Professional course
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Research Partners

  • Tailored data insights for your organization/ industry
  • Brand visibility in the research report
  • Brand visibility at the Performance Exccellence Forum & Awards Gala

Complete all 5 surveys and unlock a Certified program valued at 1,350 USD for Free!

Support the initiative and become a Certified Strategy & Performance Maturity Assessment Professional!

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Be part of a Unique Research Initiative

Participate in our surveys to gain valuable insights and enhance your expertise!

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Strategy Planning

Business Planning, Strategy Alignment, Strategy Communication & Governance

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Performance Measurement

KPI Selection, Data Gathering, Target Setting, Performance Measurement System

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Performance Improvement

Data Analysis, Reporting, Decision-Making, Execution

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Employee Performance Management

Planning, Measuring, Evaluation, Rewards, Governance

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Performance Culture

Communication, Leadership, Innovation, Engagement, Learning

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Discover our latest Maturity Outlook Reports!

Follow the launch calendar for the 2025-2026 outlook series and leave your email if you want to be among the first to receive the reports.

Strategy Planning Maturity Outlook 2025-2026
Launch date: 19th of May

Strategy Planning Maturity Outlook 2025-2026

Performance Measurement Maturity Outlook 2025-2026
Launch date: 2nd of June

Performance Measurement Maturity Outlook 2025-2026

Performance Improvement Maturity Outlook 2025-2026
Launch date: 7th of July

Performance Improvement Maturity Outlook 2025-2026

Employee Performance Management Maturity Outlook 2025-2026
Launch date: 4th of August

Employee Performance Management Maturity Outlook 2025-2026

Performance Culture Maturity Outlook 2025-2026
Launch date: 1st of September

Performance Culture Maturity Outlook 2025-2026

State of Strategy & Performance Management Maturity Outlook 2025-2026
Launch date: 6th of October

State of Strategy & Performance Management Maturity Outlook 2025-2026

Want to be among the first to read the report?

Enroll on the waiting list and we will notify you when the selected outlook reports become available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

For more questions, drop us a message at office@gpaunit.org

What is GPAU's Strategy and Performance Management Maturity Outlook?

The Strategy and Performance Management Maturity Outlook is GPAU's annual research initiative examining maturity levels across five capabilities — Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Improvement, Employee Performance Management, and Performance Culture. It collects evidence from practitioners and institutional leaders to produce sector-wide benchmarks published as Maturity Outlook Reports.

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What does the 2026/2027 research survey cover?

The 2026/2027 survey covers all five GPAU capability areas. Each capability has a dedicated survey instrument:
- Strategic Planning (Business Planning, Strategy Alignment, Strategic Resilience, Communication and Governance)
- Performance Measurement (KPI Selection, KPI Documentation, Data Gathering, Target Setting, Performance Measurement Governance)
- Performance Improvement (Data Analysis, Reporting, Decision-Making, Initiatives Management, Performance Improvement Governance)
- Employee Performance Management (Planning, Measuring, Evaluation, Rewards, Governance)
- Performance Culture (Systems Integration, Communication, Leadership, Innovation, Engagement, Learning, Happiness & Wellbeing).

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Who should participate in the Maturity Outlook research surveys?

Each survey has a slightly different audience given the research topics included.
- The Strategic Planning Maturity Outlook questionnaire targets Strategy Managers and Specialists, Executives, and Strategy Consultants.
- The Performance Measurement Maturity Outlook and Performance Improvement Maturity Outlook surveys are aiming for Corporate Performance Management Managers and Specialists, Executive & Managerial roles, as well as Performance Management Consultants.
- The Employee Performance Management Maturity Outlook and Performance Culture Maturity Outlook surveys are dedicated to HR Professionals, and the general public (employees across roles and industries).

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How long does the survey take to complete?

Each capability survey is designed to be completed in approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Participants may complete surveys for one or more capabilities depending on their area of expertise and organisational role. There is no requirement to complete all five surveys.

What happened to the 2025/2026 Maturity Outlook research?

The 2025/2026 research cycle has concluded. Maturity Outlook Reports for each of the five capability, including Strategic Planning, Performance Measurement, Performance Improvement, Employee Performance Management, and Performance Culture, are being published through GPAU's Knowledge Hub. Access to full reports is available to registered Knowledge Hub users.

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How are the Maturity Outlook Reports produced from the survey data?

GPAU's Center for Research and Innovation analyses the collected responses against the GPAU maturity framework to identify patterns, benchmarks, and maturity gaps across participating organisations. Findings are structured into Maturity Outlook Reports published by capability area, providing sector-wide reference data for institutions assessing or improving their own performance management systems.

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Is participation in the survey confidential?

Yes. Individual responses are treated as confidential and are not attributable to specific organisations in published outputs. Data is aggregated for research purposes only. Published Maturity Outlook Reports present findings at a sector or trend level, not at an individual participant level.

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How do I access the published Maturity Outlook Reports?

Maturity Outlook Reports are available through GPAU's Knowledge Hub. Registration is free. Reports are published by capability area following the close of each research cycle.

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