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What are the best practices for designing and implementing performance management metrics?

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Performance management metrics are measurable indicators of how well employees, teams, and organizations are achieving their goals and objectives. They help managers and leaders monitor, evaluate, and improve performance, as well as align it with the strategic vision and priorities of the organization. However, designing and implementing effective performance management metrics is not a simple task. It requires careful planning, communication, and analysis, as well as a clear understanding of the purpose, scope, and criteria of the metrics. In this article, we will discuss some of the best practices for creating and using performance management metrics that can enhance performance and drive results.

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Tony Carr

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Ron Klimley, Prosci CCP

I help leaders develop high performing & engaged teams.
Michel Rondeau

Accomplished People Leader | Consultant | Director of Enablement and People Programs

1 Define the objectives and outcomes

Before you start designing and implementing performance management metrics, you need to have a clear idea of what you want to achieve and how you will measure it. You need to define the objectives and outcomes of the performance management process, as well as the key performance indicators (KPIs) that will track and evaluate them. Objectives and outcomes should be specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART), and aligned with the organization's vision, mission, and values. KPIs should be relevant, valid, reliable, and actionable, and reflect the desired behaviors and results of the performance management process.

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Michel Rondeau

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You must also understand the difference between a scorecard, which should measure the critical-few outcome-based measures, from a dashboard. A dashboard may contain a series of activity-based and outcome-based measures, which help you manage your business day-to-day, and enables you to take corrective action so that you are ultimately achieving the objectives you've identified on your scorecard.

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2 Involve stakeholders and communicate expectations

Another important practice for designing and implementing performance management metrics is to involve and communicate with the relevant stakeholders, such as employees, managers, leaders, customers, and partners. You need to ensure that they understand the purpose, scope, and criteria of the performance management metrics, as well as their roles and responsibilities in the process. You also need to solicit their feedback and input on the design and implementation of the metrics, and address any concerns or issues they may have. By involving and communicating with stakeholders, you can increase their buy-in, engagement, and commitment to the performance management process, as well as ensure that the metrics are aligned with their needs and expectations.

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Ross Millar

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At the end of the day this is a human centered process. That being the case engaging with business stakeholders in a way that emphasises the impact this can have helps ensure this isn't simply viewed as a process but also has the human element that should be factored into the metrics, perhaps viewing through and experience lens.

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3 Choose appropriate methods and tools

Once you have defined the objectives, outcomes, and KPIs of the performance management process, you need to choose the appropriate methods and tools to collect, analyze, and report the data. You need to consider the availability, accuracy, and validity of the data sources, as well as the feasibility, cost, and efficiency of the data collection methods. You also need to select the tools and software that can help you store, organize, visualize, and interpret the data, as well as generate reports and dashboards that can communicate the results effectively. You should also ensure that the methods and tools are consistent, reliable, and compatible across the organization, and that they comply with the ethical and legal standards of data protection and privacy.

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4 Review and refine the metrics regularly

Another best practice for designing and implementing performance management metrics is to review and refine them regularly. You need to monitor and evaluate the performance of the metrics, as well as the performance of the employees, teams, and organizations that they measure. You need to check if the metrics are still relevant, valid, reliable, and actionable, and if they are aligned with the changing goals and priorities of the organization. You also need to identify any gaps, issues, or challenges that may affect the performance management process, and take corrective actions or make adjustments accordingly. By reviewing and refining the metrics regularly, you can ensure that they are accurate, meaningful, and useful for improving performance and driving results.

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5 Provide feedback and recognition

The final best practice for designing and implementing performance management metrics is to provide feedback and recognition to the employees, teams, and organizations that are involved in the performance management process. You need to provide timely, specific, constructive, and actionable feedback that can help them understand their strengths and weaknesses, as well as their progress and achievements. You also need to provide recognition and appreciation for their efforts and contributions, as well as reward them for their performance and results. By providing feedback and recognition, you can motivate, inspire, and empower them to perform better, as well as foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement in the organization.

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Tony Carr

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Beyond providing feedback, you have to be prepared to give material support to teams struggling to meet expectations. A common pitfall, especially in vertical organizations where leaders feel pressure from above to deliver clean performance, is for a conversation to devolve into various forms of "try harder" when a team is coming up short. This doesn't work. To unleash a team's best performance and give them the reward and confidence from tackling a tough metric, it's important to go deeper, get underneath what's driving the gap, and give precise advice and support to help them improve. This might mean more training, resources, process adjustments, or removal of barriers for the team. It might even mean reconsidering the target you've set.

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Ron Klimley, Prosci CCP

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Always ensure that your performance management metrics align directly with your corporate Mission, Vision, and Values. In that way you can ensure that your employees are always working to meet your overall organization objectives. You can also ensure that your employees will care about your organizational objectives. Afterall if their performance objectives are tied to organizational objectives, then if they "win" so does the organization." Finally review your Mission, Vision, and Values periodically. Business changes, business environments change, competitors change. And your M - V - & V must keep up with those changes.

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6 Here’s what else to consider

This is a space to share examples, stories, or insights that don’t fit into any of the previous sections. What else would you like to add?

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Michel Rondeau

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Your performance management practices need to be consistent across the organization. Consider having a framework and guidelines when it comes to target setting and in particular, how you build continuous improvement into targets. Leadership needs to understand the difference between scorecards and dashboards, and ensure they are using the right tool for the right situation.

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Ross Millar

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As is so often the case alongside measurement and metrics there needs to be some leadership role modelling. How do leadership reference the metrics, how do they show that gathering metrics is worthwhile and not a tick box exercise. What action is taken as a result of them and how is this communicated wider.

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