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Performance Appraisals
Why is it that organizations seem to be so worried about
introducing performance appraisals? Why
do managers and employees all seem to be afraid of engaging in this
process? We believe that effective
performance appraisal systems offer considerable advantages to managers,
employees, and the organization as a whole.
Training in the process is essential for success.
Performance Appraisal Process
To increase the effectiveness of the process, the following
issues must be covered:
- Agree on the objectives
- Monitor performance
- Give sufficient notice
- Prepare any necessary documentation
- Prepare the location
- Conduct the appraisal
- Complete all relevant documentation
- Implement any plans that have been agreed upon
Overall Benefits of AppraisalsFollowing a well-defined Performance-Appraisal process
should result in:
- Increased employee performance
- Greater control of work
- Improved motivation and commitment
- Increased information flow
- Better relationships within and across the organization
Until next time...
Sheryl Tuchman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
http://tools2succeed.com/
WHAT IS DELEGATION?
Delegation is the social skill required by leaders to effectively and efficiently empower team members to obtain organizational objectives.
BENEFITS OF DELEGATION
- Increased team involvement
- Increased responsibility and ownership
- Utilize specialized knowledge and skill
- Increase in team and organizational effectiveness
- Ascertain suitability for future roles
WHY DON'T ALL LEADERS DELEGATE EFFECTIVELY?
Many supervisors and managers were promoted to their current position simply because they were good at their old jobs. Now they are faced with managing employees, but often they are not trained to do so. When faced with the pressure of getting work done, many times, it can seem easier to just do it themselves rather than taking the time to train their employees. The busier the manager is, the more difficult it is to find the time to train others. This sets up a pattern that is difficult to break.
Other reasons for not delegating include:
- Fear of loosing control
- Fear that others may do a better job
- Lack of confidence in team members
Until next time...
Sheryl Tuchman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
http://tools2succeed.com/
Needs Analysis is an essential process in every organization, large or small. A properly performed analysis will ensure that team members receive the most relevant training and will deliver an immediate positive impact on your organization.
The Formalized Approach
- Training is directly linked to human resource needs
- Systematic developmental training linked to performance appraisals
- Knowledge-based courses broadened to skill-based courses
- Line-manager involvement in the development of the course content
- Range of skills required increases
- Pre- and post-course activities increase
- Training is linked to individual needs
Benefits include:
- Training and continuous development will be perceived as essential for organizational survival and an integral part of organizational strategy
- Training becomes a source of competitive advantage
- On-the-job development
- Self-selection for specialized training courses
- New forms of training delivery explored, such as e-learning
- Measurement of learning becomes critical to the organization
Until next time...
Sheryl Tuchman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
http://tools2succeed.com/
