The Sands Performance Assessment is live. Click to learn more.
The Problem High-Growth Teams Face
If you're leading a mid-market, private equity-backed company, you know this challenge:
You need people who can execute at speed while building a culture that lasts.
But most assessments only tell half the story.
The Sands Performance Index assessment reveal how people work best. Performance metrics show what gets delivered. But neither alone gives you the insight to optimize both culture and results simultaneously.
That's the gap that kills momentum in high-growth environments.
The best teams don't choose between culture and performance. They optimize for both.
The Sands Performance Assessment will change the way your lead and work.
1. Help managers understand their people faster and deeper.
No guesswork—just a clear snapshot of how someone’s really doing and what they need to thrive.
2. Empower employees to take ownership of their growth.
Personalized insights turn vague feedback into clear, values-based action steps.
3. Build healthier, more aligned teams.
When values and needs are on the table, trust grows—and performance follows.
Introducing the Sands Performance Assessment
The only assessment that maps your team's values AND performance drivers.
The Sands Performance Index measures two critical dimensions:
Values Assessment How you naturally prefer to work, communicate, and collaborate.
Performance Buckets (KPIs) The measurable business outcomes that energize you and drive results.
Together, they create your complete Performance Index—revealing not just who you are at work, but how you deliver impact.
Why This Combination Changes Everything
When you understand both dimensions, you can:
Assign work that aligns with natural strengths AND business priorities
Build teams with complementary values AND performance capabilities
Scale culture while hitting aggressive growth targets
Reduce burnout by matching people to work that energizes them
Increase performance by leveraging natural productivity drivers
The Business Impact
What leaders are saying about the Sands Performance Index:
Sarah Chen, CEO, TechFlow Solutions
"Game-Changing Clarity"
"The Performance Index helped us see why some team members thrived while others struggled. It wasn't just personality—it was alignment between their values and the specific performance outcomes we needed. Now we can optimize for both."
Marcus Rodriguez, COO, Industrial Innovations
"Faster Scaling, Stronger Culture"
"As we grew from 50 to 200 people, the Performance Index became our roadmap for hiring and team building. We're hitting our growth targets while maintaining the culture that got us here."
Lisa Park, VP People Operations, Financial Partners
"Reduced Turnover, Increased Performance"
"Understanding both values and performance drivers helped us restructure roles to match people's natural strengths. Our retention improved 40% and productivity went up 25%."
How It Works
Three simple steps to unlock your team's performance potential:
Take the Assessment
Answer behavioral questions about your work preferences and what drives your best performance. Takes 12 minutes.
Get Your Performance Index
Receive a detailed report showing your Values Profile and Performance Buckets, plus insights on how they work together.
Apply with Your Team
Use team mapping and development tools to optimize assignments, improve collaboration, and accelerate results.
Ready to get started?
Get Started
Individual Assessment
$97
Access to the Sands Performance Assessment
Personalized coaching insights based on YOUR values
User portal to track your progress over time
Team Development
Schedule A Call
Personal assessments for your entire team
Team values-mapping and trend analysis
Live team trainings led by a Sands Leadership coach!
Frequently Asked Questions
How is this different from other assessments?
Most assessments focus on either personality/values OR performance metrics. The Sands Performance Index is the only tool that maps both dimensions together, giving you actionable insights for optimizing culture and results simultaneously.
How long does the assessment take?
12 minutes for the core assessment. You'll receive your results immediately.
Can this work for remote teams?
Absolutely. The Performance Index is designed for modern work environments, including remote and hybrid teams.
What if someone's values don't align with required performance outcomes?
This is valuable insight. You can either adjust the role, provide additional support, or help the person find a better-fit position. The key is making these decisions with data, not guesswork.
How often should teams retake the assessment?
Values tend to be stable, but performance preferences can evolve. We recommend annual assessments or after major role changes.