Inside Northwestern Mutual’s Leadership Scorecard - 2025 Next Practices Weekly
In this dynamic session of Next Practices Weekly, i4cp welcomed Anthony Perrone, Head of Talent Management at Northwestern Mutual, to explore how his organization is redefining leadership effectiveness through a powerful Leadership Scorecard.
Joined by cohosts Tom Stone and Carrie Bevis, Anthony shared Northwestern Mutual’s blueprint for creating leadership clarity and accountability. He emphasized how aligning leadership behaviors with business outcomes not only boosts performance but also strengthens trust and engagement across all levels of the enterprise.
Key Topics Discussed
- Designing a Leadership Scorecard That Drives Alignment
Northwestern Mutual’s scorecard clearly defines leadership expectations and integrates them into everyday decision-making. The tool ensures every leader knows what “good” looks like—and why it matters. - Linking Leadership to Business Outcomes
Anthony illustrated how specific leadership behaviors are correlated with tangible business metrics, turning abstract concepts into measurable performance drivers. - Driving Capability Through Simplicity
The scorecard is intentionally lightweight—focused on key behaviors and outcomes, not exhaustive checklists. This makes it more usable and sustainable across business units. - Empowering Leaders Through Data and Dialogue
The scorecard isn’t just a measurement tool—it’s a catalyst for coaching, development, and performance conversations. Leaders use it to self-reflect and course-correct in real-time. - Creating Organizational Stickiness Through Consistency
By embedding the scorecard into talent reviews, manager development, and performance cycles, Northwestern Mutual ensures leadership development remains a top priority, not a side initiative.
Don’t miss the opportunity to hear directly from Anthony Perrone. His candid insights and practical advice make this session a must-watch for HR leaders committed to modernizing leadership development and driving measurable impact. Watch the full recording to see how Northwestern Mutual is operationalizing leadership excellence.
Resources Shared
- i4cp’s new global Agility Survey - Take the survey by Sept. 16 and get exclusive early access to the results
- Register for the 2026 Conference: i4cp's Next Practices Now Conference
To ensure open discussion, this event was exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants were permitted to attend.
