Every leader has seen it happen. The right person in the wrong role. A talented hire who never quite settles. A team that looks strong on paper but struggles to deliver. It is the classic case of square pegs in round holes and it costs businesses time, energy and results.

Traditional assessments may tell you about someone’s personality or technical strengths, but they rarely explain how that individual will actually make an impact. Without that insight, organisations end up relying on instinct, placing people where they might fit and hoping for the best. The result is frustration for leaders, disengagement for employees and projects that lose momentum.

This is exactly the problem that The GC Index® was built to solve.

From Labels to Impact: A New Way to See People

The GC Index® shifts the focus away from personality labels and towards contribution. Instead of asking “Who are you?” it asks “How do you deliver impact?” That small change unlocks powerful clarity.

It identifies five distinct ways people naturally add value:

• The Strategist: shaping vision and long-term direction
• The Game Changer: sparking fresh ideas and innovation
• The Implementer: driving delivery and getting things done
• The Polisher: raising standards and refining for excellence
• The Play Maker: building collaboration and connection

No role is better than another. The advantage comes from understanding where each person fits and making sure the team has the right balance to deliver. That is how you avoid the square peg problem.

The Urgency of Getting Teams Right

Across industries, organisations are under pressure to move faster, adapt to technology and keep employees engaged. In many cases the challenge is not capability but alignment. If your team feels busy but not effective, you might be missing the right mix of energy.

The GC Index® helps close that gap. It gives leaders the insight to align people to the right roles, build teams with the right mix of energy and recognise individuals for the impact they make. That creates focus, motivation and results that last.

Who Gains the Most from The GC Index®

The GC Index® is built for organisations and individuals who want clarity on how impact is created and how to channel that energy into results. It brings value across different levels of a business:

• Executive boards seeking stronger succession planning and leadership pipelines
• Managers restructuring teams to accelerate delivery and performance
• HR leaders looking for a clear framework to support development and engagement
• Employees who want recognition for their strengths and clarity on how they contribute

In every case the aim is the same: to move away from guesswork and create alignment where people thrive, teams deliver and organisations see real results.

At JacksonGrant, we see this in action every day. We have seen talent discover strengths they had not recognised, managers restructure teams for faster delivery and employees feel more valued because their contribution is finally understood. The shift is simple but powerful: people stop working in silos and start working with purpose.

For organisations, this means greater cohesion, quicker decisions and leadership pipelines that are ready for the future.

Are you getting the best from the talent you already have?

If you are ready to explore how The GC Index® can help unlock potential and turn it into lasting impact, get in touch with JacksonGrant today.