People manager guide: Effective performance management
Practical guidance and links to interactive tools to help people managers effectively manage performance
Practical guidance and links to interactive tools to help people managers effectively manage performance
Performance management has no standard definition. It can describe setting objectives, providing feedback, improving performance, supporting learning, development, reward and recognition and career progression. It also covers managing underperformance.
Effective performance management can support employees to perform well, maximise their contribution and help them learn and develop. Effective performance management can also help to motivate people.
Effective performance management processes can help managers to:
Together these benefits can help to support employee engagement, motivation and a positive team culture.
This guide provides line managers with practical information on how to undertake effective performance management activities.
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