Transforming the performance management process

Performance management schemes have become increasingly popular in companies of all types around the world;proving to be highly effective when managed properly. From developing internal communications to boosting employee motivation, the range of potential benefits can be huge. Yet when schemes are mismanaged, they can leave promises undelivered and employees dissatisfied. Taking a pragmatic and refreshingly direct approach to the complex subject, Frankin Hartle offers clear advise on how to "transform" a performance management scheme and turn potential failure into success. Divided into two main section, part one looks at schemes used across the US and Western Europe and provides an in-depth view of current trend. It also looks at : what performance management is supposed to deliver;how well current schemes are being implemented and managed;how organisations are changing and ;how organisational changes are affecting performance management. The second part, forming the bulk of the book, provides a step-by-step guide to how to transform your performance management scheme. Drawing on detailed international case studies and the author's own in-depth experience, the practical advice given here will lay the groundwork for success - whatever stage of the process you've reached. Ideal of any user of performance management who wants the best from their schemes, this books shows you two improvements can be made, so helping you maximize your organization's effectiveness.