Performance Management
Proven strategies to sharpen your employees' performance and commitment.Employee performance is a measurable asset­­one that can be managed and maximized like any other asset.Performance Managementis the comprehensive guidebook on how to establish a communication system to get top performance and value from each employee, in a workplace climate designed to stimulate greater productivity from both managers and employees.Much more than just a guidebook on post-performance evaluation,Performance Managementwill show you how to:Conduct goals-focused performance planning meetings, then follow them up with performance appraisals based on unambiguous dataFoster a true commitment to success within each employee­­instead of just compliance with rules they distrust and don't understandEstablish programs for managers and employees to work together and build upon existing positive performanceYou can achieve performance levels once thought unattainable­­but only when managers and workers establish clear lines of communication, and understand how their jobs contribute to both their own goals and the goals of the organization. Performance Managementprovides a meaningful tool for stimulating workplace cooperation to benefit the employee, the manager, and the organization itself.Briefcase Books, written specifically for today's busy manager, feature eye-catching icons, checklists, and sidebars to guide managers step-by-step through everyday workplace situations. Look for these innovative design features to help you navigate through each page:Clear, concise definitions of important termsTips and tactics to help employees improve their performanceStrategies to minimize performance management problemsPractical advice to minimize your possibility of mistakesRed flags for common yet avoidable performance obstaclesExamples of effective performance management in actionProcedures that make it easier to establish your performance management plan