Planning
Goal
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Establish clear, measurable expectations at the start of the performance cycle
Strategies and Actions
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Ensure performance plans:
- Are aligned with strategic and organizational goals and contain clearly defined performance elements and standards
- Contain credible measures of performance such as quality, quantity, timeliness, and/or cost-effectiveness that are observable, measurable, and/or demonstrable
Note:
Supervisors must explain to employees the difference between critical and non-critical elements
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Engage employees in co-creating their plans to increase buy-in
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Integrate development planning by utilizing Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to map future career trajectories and training plans
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Require performance plan sign-off within the first 30-45 days of the cycle
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Implement digital tracking via systems such as USA Performance or ePerformance