Lifting the Performance Curve with Mark Robb

Lifting the Performance Curve with Mark Robb Introduction Multi-Award-Winning Speaker, shares his top tips on how to improve your client’s performance curve across the lifespan. Drawing on coaching conversations with members and discussions with leading industry experts, he provides insight into identifying obstacles to excellence and overcoming them to enable your clients to perform at…


Welcome to the realm of Performance, where digital innovation meets unparalleled efficacy. In today’s fast-paced, digital-centric world, the demand for high-performing software, apps, and websites is paramount. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all solutions. As the drumbeats of the fourth industrial revolution echo louder each day, burgeoning organizations, burgeoning startups and seasoned companies alike are opting for custom-made, or ‘bespoke’ systems, tailored to their specific needs and requirements.

The primary unit of measure in this vast expanse of digital wilderness is Performance. It is the beating heart at the core of every piece of software, application, or website. Performance, in this context, encompasses the speed, reliability, efficiency, and responsiveness of a system. It manifests in every interaction a user has with the digital product, from the speed at which a page loads to the seamless execution of complex transactional processes. A system with optimized performance undoubtedly provides an exceptional user experience, fosters stronger customer relationship, and overall, propels the business towards unparalleled growth.

As of 2022, according to Statista, there are over 3.8 billion smartphone users worldwide, a number projected to grow exponentially in the coming years. This not only attests to the scalability requirement of today’s digital products but also underscores the importance of Performance. The stakes have never been higher when it comes to providing a satisfactory user experience, with Akamai suggesting that a 100-millisecond delay in website load time can decrease conversion rates by 7 percent.

However, Performance is not merely about accelerating load times or improving response rates. It refracts a broader spectrum of considerations including, but not limited to, the ease of navigation, the correlation of functionalities to user demands, the compliance with industrial standards, and future-proof adaptability.

In the contemporary digital stage, where competition is rife, Performance is no longer an afterthought or a luxury reserved for blue-chip corporations. It is both a basic requirement and a key differentiator for businesses across the spectrum. Therefore, as we delve into all things Performance, we will scrutinize the subject through various lenses of complexity, impart insights from industry trends, and shed light on the myriad dimensions of unleashing optimum Performance.

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