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PDPs that Actually Work – Repetition, Mentorship & Momentum
Most Personal Development Plans look good on paper but fail in practice. Why? Because change doesn’t happen in meetings — it happens in habits. In this post, Michelle de Villiers explains how repetition, mentorship, and momentum turn PDPs into real growth. Learn how one organisation used Shadowmatch PDPs to achieve measurable behaviour change and sustained performance improvement.

Michelle de Villiers
Oct 20, 20252 min read
Beyond Skills – Why High Performers Thrive on the Right HabitsHookWe all know that person who just gets it right.They might not be the most experienced, or have the longest CV—but somehow, they de
High performance isn’t about who has the most experience or the flashiest CV — it’s about the habits people live every day. In this post, Michelle de Villiers explores why skills alone don’t predict success, and how mapping the right habits can transform team performance. Discover how one motor dealership used Shadowmatch to identify its top performers’ behavioural DNA and turned inconsistency into stability and growth.

Michelle de Villiers
Oct 20, 20252 min read
Recruitment Reinvented – How Behavioural Fit Reduces Turnover
Most hiring mistakes don’t happen because someone lacks skill — they happen because their habits don’t fit the environment. In this post, Michelle de Villiers explains how behavioural fit changes everything in recruitment. Learn how one organisation used Shadowmatch to cut turnover from 70 % to 26 % by hiring for success habits instead of CVs — and discover how you can build teams that truly belong, perform, and stay.

Michelle de Villiers
Oct 20, 20252 min read
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