The role of performance consultant began to appear in the workplace learning and performance (WLP) profession in the early 1990s. Since then, the role has changed. In this session, the speaker will share recent research findings on the role of performance consultant and how it has evolved. While the deliverables produced by performance consultants (the "what" they do) are comparable to 15 years ago, there are differences in how the work is performed. The speaker will articulate the three primary differences and will also provide a glimpse into the future—where is the role headed? You will leave with a tool you can use to compare your work as a performance consultant to what is best in class at this time.