People Model Canvas

Stop Reinventing: A Universal Framework for Managing People

Developed from over 20 years of academic research and corporate implementation, the People Model Canvas offers a structured approach to people management. It offers a common language to help HR professionals and managers make data-driven, strategic decisions.

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Proven Framework

Unlock the Power of People Management

With over 20 years of academic research and professional experience, the People Model Canvas transforms how organizations manage their people. Experience a common language that drives strategic HR decisions.

Organization

90% of job descriptions are outdated. We need to create a clear framework of expectations that outlines what we can expect from individuals, including specific goals and efficient management practices. The People Model Canvas will demonstrate how to transform uninspiring job descriptions into clear expectation profiles that managers will genuinely utilize.

Talent

15-20% of individuals are in roles that don't suit them, resulting in considerable costs for the company and unfairness for those individuals, their colleagues, and their supervisors. Conventional performance methods fail to address this issue, but PMC will assist you in transforming talent reviews into the creation of collaborative development plans, empowering managers to foster employee growth and exhibit the managerial courage needed to take appropriate actions.

Reward

The sense of not receiving proper recognition is the primary reason individuals choose to leave an organization. Fair and transparent compensation should be viewed not just as a matter of compliance, but as an objective to ensure equitable treatment for all. With the people model canvas, you will discover how this can be achieved.

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Read what our users have to say about the framework.

"Our HR issues became much simpler to address the day our managers adopted the common HR language of the People Model Canvas."
Nicolas Chartier
Co-President, Aramis Group
"Assessing all employees across all countries exactly in the same way, I must admit that solves a big problem we had. "
Jeff King
HR Manager Sweden, Dstny
"The 3 words I would use to describe the People Model Canvas are: integrated, reliable, and intuitive."
Karoline Raets
Chief People Officer
"I really love the emphasis on business and management. Generally, HR certifications/trainings are too focused on people and, as a result, a bit hypocritical… Here, there's no beating around the bush. It's refreshing!"
Pauline De Visscher
Head of HR EMEA
"We used to manage HR with emotions. But when you work with over 350 colleagues, you need a rational and fair approach. The People Model Canvas brought us that, while maintaining the human aspect."
Sébastien Dryon
CEO, SweetCo
"We implemented the full framework in only 3 months. The management and the team members are fully on board. I think that's amazing!"
Adriaan Peeters
CTO, AYA
People Management from A to Z

A Framework For All Your Needs

The People Model Canvas offers a comprehensive framework tailored to meet all your people management needs. From defining roles to assessing performance, we provide the tools necessary for effective HR strategies.

Roles & Responsibilities

Clarity Starts with Expectations

Every role in your organisation fits one of seven universal “General Expectation Profiles” (GEPs). They define the complexity of the job. By clarifying roles first, you eliminate ambiguity, set the stage for fair evaluations, and ensure consistent language across teams.

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Competences

Don’t Just Assess Skill. Profile Competence.

Competence isn’t just about what someone knows. It’s about what they can do in the context of their role. The People Model Canvas defines competence across three components: skills, knowledge, and attitude. True excellence? It’s not just performing, it's helping others grow.

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Performance

Move from Opinions to Observable Results

The Performance matrix helps you measure real contribution through facts and data. It’s designed for all kinds of organisations (profit or non-profit) and shifts focus from yearly reviews to continuous alignment with evolving expectations.

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Talent Potential

Make Talent Planning Future-Proof

Potential is about what someone could become, not just what they’ve done. Inspired by the 9-box grid but adapted for every role, this matrix lets you look beyond performance and make informed bets on who can grow and lead in your evolving org chart.

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Vision & Values

Balance the “What” with the “How”

High performance isn’t enough if it destroys trust. The Vision & Values matrix checks alignment with both the company’s mission (“what” we do) and values (“how” we behave). It helps prevent the rise of toxic top performers and fosters lasting cultural fit.

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Reward

Make Reward Fair, Not Just Competitive

Reward isn't just about market benchmarks. It's about matching contribution, context, and fairness. This matrix helps you assess whether someone’s total compensation reflects their role complexity, personal impact, and performance — without bias

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Transforming Human Resources

From Paperwork to Strategy

Our framework shifts HR focus from routine tasks to strategic initiatives.

From Subjectivity to Data

We provide a common language for assessing talent and potential.

From Chaos to a System

Our model offers a comprehensive view of people management needs.

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Become the assertive People Partner your organisation needs!

Download your free digital copy of the People Model Canvas field book today! It covers the entire blueprint to implement the framework in your organisation.

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