Key takeaways
The performance management process is part of Monday SimonManager Development Program: 👉 Module 5:Performance management for managers
Performance management is often misunderstood. This article explains what performance management really is, how it works in practice, and why it fails when treated as a once-a-year HR exercise instead of a daily management discipline. Performance Management is not an annual form-filling exercise. It's the continuous, day-to-day conversation you have with your team to clarify expectations, track progress, and immediately course-correct.
Performance Management is Your Management Compass
Stop waiting for the mandated Q4 review cycle to think about performance. You should be applying these principles continuously, but particularly when:
Your performance management evaluation will define your team's bonus, incentives, salary increase, as well as future career paths. Consider it as THE most impactful HR process a manager should know. Every company has its own performance management process and guidelines, but here is the general outlook.
The Performance Management Process
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Why Performance Management is an Absolute Must Have for Every Manager
Performance management is not “just” about accountability. It’s about making your job easier and protecting your key resources.
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