PRODUCTIVITYMonths to result

Performance Management

Manage performance to achieve goals

Problem it solves

low productivity

Best for

Individuals and teams who want to manage performance to achieve goals

Not ideal for

Individuals and teams who are not committed to managing performance

Overview

Why this framework exists

Performance Management is an approach to managing performance to achieve goals. It involves setting clear goals, establishing clear performance standards, and providing regular feedback and coaching.

Core principles

3 total
  1. Performance management should be a continuous process
  2. Performance management should be focused on achieving goals
  3. Performance management should involve regular feedback and coaching

Steps

3 steps
  1. Set clear goals
    Set clear and achievable goals that are aligned with the organization's objectives
    Pro tipUse the SMART criteria to set clear and achievable goals
    WarningFailing to set clear goals can lead to confusion and poor performance
  2. Establish clear performance standards
    Establish clear performance standards that are measurable and achievable
    Pro tipUse the SMART criteria to establish clear performance standards
    WarningFailing to establish clear performance standards can lead to confusion and poor performance
  3. Provide regular feedback and coaching
    Provide regular feedback and coaching to help team members achieve their goals
    Pro tipUse the One Minute Manager approach to provide regular feedback and coaching
    WarningFailing to provide regular feedback and coaching can lead to poor performance and low morale

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Examples

2 cases
Randy Rodriguez

Randy Rodriguez is an example of a team member who uses Performance Management to manage performance and achieve goals

OutcomeRandy Rodriguez is able to effectively manage performance and achieve goals
The entrepreneur

The entrepreneur is an example of a team member who learns about Performance Management and is able to apply it to her own business

OutcomeThe entrepreneur is able to effectively manage performance and achieve goals

Common mistakes

3 traps
Failing to set clear goals
Failing to set clear goals can lead to confusion and poor performance
Failing to establish clear performance standards
Failing to establish clear performance standards can lead to confusion and poor performance
Failing to provide regular feedback and coaching
Failing to provide regular feedback and coaching can lead to poor performance and low morale

Origin story

How this framework came to be

The concept of Performance Management was developed as a way to manage performance to achieve goals.

Source

Traced to primary
Source · BOOK
Leadership and the One Minute Manager Updated Ed: Increasing Effectiveness Through Situational Leadership II
Blanchard, Ken · 2013
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