Performance Evaluation

Program Objectives (1 of 2) An understanding of the performance management system. Awareness of the mechanics of how the program works. An understanding of the general interpersonal dynamics involved in the performance appraisal process. www.readysetpresent.com Page 2

Program Objectives (2 of 2) Practice in conducting each of the components of an effective appraisal interaction. Specific pointers about, and practice with, performance problems. An opportunity to plan how to transfer the training program skills back to the job. www.readysetpresent.com Page 3

A Challenge Please Write a One Sentence Definition of Performance Management. www.readysetpresent.com Page 4

Quotes (1 of 2) “Researchers found that companies that used performance management programs had greater profits, better cash flow, stronger stock market performance, greater stock value and higher sales per employee (or productivity) than companies that didn’t.” www.readysetpresent.com Page 5

Quotes (2 of 2) “The function of work is to produce results.” “If people know what they are supposed to do, get feedback on how they are or are not doing it, and get rewarded for doing what they are supposed to be doing, companies will be more likely to get the results they desire.” www.readysetpresent.com Page 6

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Terms Results. Measures. Objectives. Indicators. Goals. Preferred Results. Aligning Results. Weighted Results. Standards. Performance Gap. www.readysetpresent.com Page 8

Manager’s Responsibilities? Goals Objectives to achieve. Responsibility To achieve these goals through others cost consciously. Employees To deploy others to achieve these goals. www.readysetpresent.com Page 9

Goal Setting Questions www.readysetpresent.com Page 10

Goal Setting Questions How will this be measured? What is to be accomplished? When should it be achieved? How will it be achieved? www.readysetpresent.com Page 11

Goals Need To Be quantifiable. Have specific objectives. Be challenging. Be realistic. www.readysetpresent.com Page 12

Rising To The Challenge www.readysetpresent.com Page 13

Rising To The Challenge (1 of 2) Accentuate the positive. Put goals in writing. Make goals challenging yet attainable. Check for compatibility. Set up yardsticks. Target. www.readysetpresent.com Page 14

Pitfalls to Avoid www.readysetpresent.com Page 15

Legal Aspects of A Performance Review www.readysetpresent.com Page 16

Handling Poor Performers—Common Mistakes www.readysetpresent.com Page 17

What is your next step? www.readysetpresent.com Page 18

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