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Measuring ROI on People – From Intuition to Evidence
We measure everything in business — except behaviour. In this post, Michelle de Villiers shows how Shadowmatch turns people insight into measurable ROI. Learn how one organisation reduced turnover from 70 % to 26 % and cut breakeven time from 34 months to 7 by hiring and developing for behavioural fit. It’s time to turn intuition into evidence.

Michelle de Villiers
Oct 202 min read
Culture by Design – Building Teams that Work in Sync
Culture isn’t what’s written on the wall — it’s what people do when no one’s watching. In this post, Michelle de Villiers shares how real culture is built through habits, not slogans. Learn how Shadowmatch helps organisations measure behavioural patterns, close culture gaps, and build teams that work in sync — by design, not by default.

Michelle de Villiers
Oct 202 min read
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 202 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 202 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 202 min read
The Pace of the Environment: A Key Contributor to Company Culture
The behaviour of the environment within a workplace plays a pivotal role in shaping company culture. Employee actions, interactions, and rel

Michelle de Villiers
Mar 184 min read
Understanding the Behaviour of the Environment in Shaping Company Culture
Understanding the Behaviour of the Environment is crucial to shaping a company’s culture. The Shadowmatch assessment provides valuable insig

Michelle de Villiers
Mar 184 min read
The Culture Model: Creating High-Performance Work Environments with Gap Cognition
A strong workplace culture drives performance, innovation, and talent retention. The Gap Cognition Culture Model identifies eight key contri

Michelle de Villiers
Mar 143 min read
Building a Strong Business Culture with Shadowmatch: The Key to Unlocking Success
A strong business culture is more than just a buzzword; it’s the backbone of any thriving organisation. It’s what shapes how your team...

Michelle de Villiers
Mar 134 min read
The Power of Team Subgroups: How Behavioural Diversity Drives Success
Shadowmatch identifies key team subgroups, balancing stability, innovation, and collaboration for high performance and success.

Michelle de Villiers
Mar 133 min read
Optimising Recruitment with Shadowmatch: Hire Smarter, Retain Longer
Hiring the right talent isn’t just about skills—it’s about behavioural fit. Shadowmatch’s Benchmark Functionality helps businesses optimise

Michelle de Villiers
Mar 132 min read
Understanding Team Dynamics with Shadowmatch: Building Stronger, High-Performing Teams
A team’s success isn’t just about having skilled individuals—it’s about how well those individuals work together, communicate, and align...

Michelle de Villiers
Mar 132 min read
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