The JL³ Performance Method

Diagnose. Align. Activate.

A practical framework for diagnosing performance barriers and designing systems that help teams perform.

Most organizations try to solve performance problems with more training.

But performance is shaped by the systems that influence behavior.

The JL³ Method helps leaders identify what is actually holding their teams back and design practical interventions that improve results.

Why Smart Teams Still Struggle

Most organizations invest in training.

Few design the systems that shape behavior.

Performance challenges rarely come from lack of effort or motivation.
They come from misaligned expectations, unclear systems, or barriers that prevent people from doing their best work.

The JL³ Method focuses on identifying and correcting those barriers.

The 3-Step Method

Diagnose

We examine how work actually happens using the JL³ Performance Levers™ to identify what is shaping behavior and results.

Align

Leaders and teams build shared understanding of the performance system and agree on targeted solutions.

Activate

Focused interventions shift behavior and improve outcomes without overwhelming teams with unnecessary initiatives.

The Drivers of Performance

Performance is shaped by six interconnected factors. When these levers are aligned, teams perform consistently.

When one lever is misaligned, performance slows. When they work together, performance accelerates.

Mindset Alignment

System Cues

Shared Capacity

Peer Norms

Skill Readiness

Tool Support

How Organizations Use the JL³ Method

Keynotes

Introduce leaders to the performance system and inspire new thinking.

Workshops

Guide teams through diagnosing and aligning their performance systems.

Implementation Support

Design targeted interventions and embed improvements into daily systems.

Let’s explore what may be shaping your team’s performance.