How to crate a culture of continuous performance management
How to separate appraisals from development opportunities
How to conduct performance reviews
The benefits of continuous performance development over traditional performance management
Learn how to make performance management work for employees and empower their development
The world of work is changing and we need to adapt the way we “manage performance” to support that change. The simple fact is that performance can no longer be managed in the way it has been done previously.
In this guide, we’ll start by exploring the language of performance management - might there be a better way to describe what we are trying to achieve? Are we trying to manage performance or improve performance? If we are trying to improve performance, what’s the best way to do that?
Ultimately though, this guide is not about semantics, it's intended to be very practical. It focuses on how you can get individuals and teams performing at the top of their game.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is continuous performance management?
Performance management is made up of two components: measurement and development. In a traditional process these two components are bundled into one meeting - the annual performance review. Loathed by both the person giving and the person receiving the review.
In a continuous performance management process, the measurement and development components are separated into distinct processes. Development becomes a regular conversation between a manager and their team about near term work. This includes setting short term goals and regular feedback. If done on a weekly or monthly basis then it becomes safe for employees to be bolder in their work as mistakes are caught early and work streams can be easily course corrected.
This takes all the pressure off the second part - the appraisal. There should be fewer surprises and the stakes should be lower.
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What are the benefits of continuous performance development?
The key benefits of this approach include:
Improved performance - A focus on individual and team development that is linked to performance has been shown to be one of the most effective approaches to organizational change.
Greater alignment - This approach to performance management ensures greater alignment within a team and across teams. Individuals and teams have autonomy to set their own goals, whilst being aligned to the organization.
Succession - By giving all team members and leaders the capability and tools for effective performance conversations, you create a pipeline for leaders of the future.
Engagement - This approach empowers individuals to plan for their own growth and gives a framework for teams to flourish, in turn increasing overall levels of engagement.
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