Our story

Every person's and organisation's life is a story. Hollywood script doctors say there's only one story with three parts: you want something (the object of desire); you struggle to get it (the plot); you either realise your dream, are disappointed (the resolution) or... produce the sequel.

Getfeedback is no different (in this respect at least!).

The Object of Desire

We wrote the first chapter of Getfeedback.net Ltd in 2000. The talent management sector was letting its clients down. Getfeedback's two founders provided the two parts of the solution:

• Alison Gill combines an Oxford psychology degree, 15 years of commercial experience and Olympic rowing performances. She's committed to using real psychology in organisations, and to original thinking about solutions, not just running a process or ticking boxes.
• Steve Bicknell created risk management tools for Goldman Sachs and led the architecture of several technology change projects. He has strong views on providing systems that work 24/7 and that you don't need to wear a white coat to use.

We aimed to put these two parts together and create the best talent management company in the world.

The Plot

Creating and running a business isn't a simple task. Things don't work; you put them right. Opportunities arise: you need to move fast. We never accepted second best.
Over 100 people now deliver Getfeedback's unique brand of talent management to companies such as Carillion, Barclays, Bentley and O2.

Job done...

The Resolution*

Everything changes. That's what stories are about. In 2007 we set our grey matter running and listened to as many customers, suppliers, associates, staff and competitors as possible. The result?

• Getfeedback - concentrating on making you self-sufficient by building a best-of-breed range of global assessments, surveys and processes, delivered on-line by technology that works.
  
• Crelos - a people change business that works with leaders to give meaning to 'differentiation through people' using Precision Business Psychology.

Two linked organisations aiming to offer different, complementary solutions to standards that make you and us proud.

* Is there a sequel? We don't know yet. Watch this space.