Performance management

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One in eight managers would rather visit the dentist than carry out an appraisal (CIPD)

Most organisations could improve productivity by 20% or more without major capital expenditure (Capita)

Although 66% of UK organisations rely on people for competitive advantage, only one in ten organisations prioritise people over marketing or finance issues (CIPD)

  


Performance management systems
There are many management systems in use in the UK.  What counts is that your system
+ ensures that every individual and team is working towards organisational goals
+       effectively measures performance against these goals
+       is forward looking
+      motivates staff to succeed.

Common problems
Here are some of the problems we have encountered:
+       Staff and managers can be cynical about performance management systems.
+       Managers feel there is too much form-filling.
+       Managers are not sure how to construct meaningful objectives.
+       Managers find it difficult to effectively and constructively criticise their staff.

We can
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help you create or redesign your performance management system to measure what counts, whilst minimising bureaucracy and concentrating on the essentials
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act as persuasive advocates of performance management, helping dissipate any cynicism or resistance to change
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provide face-to-face and/or open learning training for all staff on the skills and knowledge required, including
  - setting meaningful objectives
  - appraisal against objectives and competences
  - giving and receiving constructive feedback
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work with you to ensure that your performance management system delivers tangible results.