Transforming Performance Management to Drive Performance

<p>Recently a revolution has taken place in organizations around the world to transform their performance management systems from burdensome chores into a valuable business practices. Many high-profile companies have announced they are getting rid of the dreaded performance reviews and replacing them with ongoing coaching and feedback. Although these cases are inspiring other organizations to contemplate change, many are left with more questions than answers. </p><p>While many fads and quick fixes have been proposed to answer these questions, little research exists to support them. This book provides a practical and evidence-based guide for building a performance management approach that <i>actually</i> improves performance. It cuts through the hype and gives actionable advice, useful tools, and real-world examples for organizations to build the business case for change, plan the transformation, design the new system, and implement the change effectively. Featuring research findings as well as concrete strategies from organizations that have proven successful, this book provides a roadmap for meaningful change. It will be of interest to professionals and scholars interested in evidence-based performance management and the challenges facing organizations. </p> <p><strong>Part I: Laying the Foundation for Change</strong> 1.The Case for Change 2. What to Change 3. A Roadmap for Transformation <b>Part II: Creating a Performance Management Approach that Drives Performance</b> 4. Define the Performance Your Organization Needs to Succeed 5. Inspire Action and Direct Energy 6. Measure and Evaluate Performance 7. Enable High-Quality Performance Conversations 8. Make Smart Talent Decisions 9. Address Poor Performance Head-on <b>Part III: Sustaining the Change</b> 10. The Holy Grail of Behavior Change 11. A Change Management Approach to Implementation 12. The Path Forward</p>