The Talent Matrix in Growth Studio's Explore workspace is an always-available 9-box grid that helps HR leaders and managers visualize talent distribution, identify gaps, and take action.
Unlike the review-cycle Talent Matrix, the Explore Talent Matrix is accessible at any time—not just during active review cycles. This closes the gap between performance insights and what happens next, providing a structured, trackable place inside 15Five to act on talent data.
In this article, you will learn:
- Who can access the Talent Matrix
- How to View the Talent Matrix
- How to Take action from the Talent Matrix
Access and availability
⛔️ Required access to Growth Plan.
👥 This article is relevant to HR admins and Managers.
📦 This feature is available in the Perform, and Total Platform pricing packages.
Who can access the Talent Matrix
- HR / Admin: Org-wide view of all employees; can tag critical roles.
- Manager: Their direct and indirect reports (full hierarchy).
- Employees: No access.
View the Talent Matrix
- Navigate to "Growth Studio" in the left sidebar.
- Click "Explore."
- The Talent Matrix displays as a 9-box grid with employees placed based on their most recent review cycle ratings.
- You can filter this data by Review cycle, People, Groups, and attributes.
Take action from the Talent Matrix
Click on any employee avatar in the Talent Matrix to:
- View active plans: See current Individual Development Plans (IDPs) and Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs).
- Create a new IDP: Kick off collaborative development plans for skill-building or promotion readiness.
- Create a new PIP: Initiate a governed improvement plan with locked dates and audit logs.
- View performance history: See previous review data to inform planning.
- Succession Planning: Use the matrix to identify candidates for critical roles and document nominations.
Note
You can create plans in bulk by selecting multiple employees within a specific Talent Matrix box to ensure no talent gaps are left unaddressed.