Performance Management

Managing Performance

Technological change, competition, and increased customer demands are making it more and more difficult to manage successful organizations.  To succeed, it is imperative that employees set and work toward goals that directly support business goals.  In this way, all people across the organization will be pulling in the same direction.  Moreover, it is critically important that organizations motivate, coach, and develop employees to more effectively accomplish these goals. 

Assuring that employees are focused on the right things and attain their goals is the key to high performance.  An effective, modern Performance Management process is essential for creating a high-performance organization.

Getting Results

Assessment Associates International (AAI) has helped organizations implement Performance Management systems that lead to strong results. 

We help assure that the management practices of work planning, coaching, and review are in the context of a motivational climate and are effectively linked to organizational objectives.

What is provided?

We provide a full range of services to help organizations design and implement highly effective systems that are easily maintained.  We team with your staff to develop the most appropriate system for your unique situation and needs. 

We Help Organizations With: 

  • Diagnostic evaluation of current system.
  • Performance management system design.
  • Development of effective appraisal tools and forms.
  • Design of employee communication materials.
  • Management training.
  • System implementation guidance.

Leading-Edge Approach

Working to preserve those elements that are currently working, we incorporate new approaches that have been proven to enhance effectiveness.  Approaches may include:

  • Leveraging “Balanced Scorecard” techniques for defining objectives and measures of accomplishment.
  • Driving organizational goals by aligning employee priorities with organizational priorities.
  • Integrating competency assessment in the Performance Management process.
  • Creating a climate of self-led motivation.
  • “Strategic skills development” to develop employees for future roles as well as for their current jobs.
  • Designing performance management systems for teams.

What are the Benefits?

The benefits of implementing a Performance Management system from AAI include that it:

  • Drives organizational effectiveness and profitability—because it precisely aligns business unit objectives and individual objectives.
  • Enhances employee effectiveness—as a result of its focus on work planning and employee development.
  • Positively motivates employees—because of goal clarity and emphasis on coaching and development.
  • Improves communication between employees and their managers—through a participative process.
  • Fosters ongoing assessment, coaching and problem solving—through effective processes and support tools.
  • Provides strong linkages to critical management systems—such as strategic planning, compensation and employee development.