1. Performance ManagementA Guide to Consulting
June 2000
2. Discussion ObjectivesProvide an overview of current thinking and trends
Discuss what PM consulting is all about
Review “what works and what doesn’t”
Share Best Practices research
Review some of the basic planning and project steps
3. Group DiscussionAnswer the following questions:
1. What is performance management? Why do companies have this process?
2. Why doesn’t it work so well? What makes it so difficult?
4. Performance ManagementTranslates business vision and strategy in an actionable way by cascading goals throughout the organization
Measures both what is done and how it is done
Aligns
Department goals with strategic business objectives
Aligns individuals with the broader organizational/ team context
Ensures the closest “line of sight” possibleSource: Watson Wyatt Best Practices in Performance Management
5. Performance Consulting1. Total Organization
Cascading and Alignment
Stakeholder Metrics
2. Employee Review Process
Engagement and Accountability
Growth and AchievementsTwo dimensions:
6. Performance ConsultingTotal Organization Performance
Cascading and Alignment
Stakeholder Metrics
7. The Key Questions of Business PlanningWhy does the company exist?
Where is it going?
Size Sales
Markets Locations
Products Competitive Challenges
SBU Linkages
How will it get done?
Values and Operating Principles
Technology Resources
What must the company be very good at doing?
How will progress and success be measured?
Expectations of Stakeholders
Company PerformanceMissionVision of FutureStrategic
Organizational GoalsCore Organizational
CapabilitiesBalanced Scorecard
8. Business Plans are Developed by the
Business UnitsResource RequirementsIndustryLatin
AmericaAsia(Europe)Objectives of
the business unitObjectives of
the regionBottom-up-approach:
Derivation of segment
and corporate strategic
plans and operating
objectives from business unit
goals.Top-down-approach:
Derivation of objectives
from corporate strategy
Objectives of departments
and individualsStrategy of the CorporationObjectives of
the corporation People
Facilities Technology
Equipment and Machinery
9. Components of a Balanced Scorecard (with sample metrics)FINANCIAL
RESULTSCUSTOMER
SATISFACTION BUSINESS
PROCESSES LEARNING
& GROWTH AFYP
ROI/ROA
Surplus GrowthNew sales: new customers
Additional policies: current customers
Market shareCollecting premiums
Calculating selling price: new product
New licensing (Region & Corporate)
Establishing the Business Case for new ventures, new locations
Product Development: # innovations Competency growth
Additional countries
Core capabilities growth
10. Cascading Strategic & Operating Plan GoalsCORPORATE
ORGANIZATION
METRICSFinanceFinanceCustomerCustomerBusiness
ProcessBusiness
ProcessLearning
& GrowthLearning
& GrowthBUSINESS UNITTEAMS/INDIVIDUALSDEPARTMENTBalanced Scorecards
can provide organization
alignment and accountability 5 to 7 GOALS
“SMART” parameters
Directly aligned
11. Typical Project Timeline & Milestones** 8 weeks elapsed time from planning session2 Days Clarify Company
Strategy and
determine goalsImplementationTraining and
Roll out beginsImplementation PlanningWorkshopFormal AdvisoryGroup Review Session&Follow-up1 wk2 wks1 wk1 wk1 wk1 wk1 wkProject
Planning, Orientation
and Kick-off1 Day1 Day Interview Findings
Develop Measure Recommendations1 DayWorkshop on Targets
Finalize Target
RecommendationsImplementation
Plan Review
Review Plan for
Implementation
Review Transition
Strategy2 DaysFormal AdvisoryTeam Review1 Day1 Day1 wk1 DayExecutive
Planning
Session(s)
12. Performance ConsultingTotal Organization Performance
Clients: CEO, COO, sometimes the VPHR
Fees: typical project is $180 - 250K
Timeframe: +/- 4 months
13. Performance ConsultingEmployee Review Process
Engagement and Accountability
Clear Performance Expectations
Growth and Achievements
14. Performance Management Is......the ongoing process of setting performance expectations, providing feedback and coaching to reach those expectations, and reviewing and recognizing performance results.
15. Tie PM to the Business CycleReview and PlanningPlanningFeedback & CoachingFeedback & CoachingMid-Year Review
New Year PlanningYear-End Review
16. Bad timing...“I don’t want to ruin your day Herman, but tomorrow morning you’re scheduled to be in my office for your annual performance review...”
17. Remember The Key Questions ?Why does the company exist?
Where is it going?
Size Sales
Markets Locations
Products Competitive Challenges
SBU Linkages
How will it get done?
Values and Operating Principles
Technology Resources
What must the company be very good at doing?
How will progress and success be measured?
Expectations of Stakeholders
Company PerformanceMissionVision of FutureStrategic
Organizational GoalsCore Organizational
CapabilitiesBalanced Scorecard
18. Organization Alignment leads to Employee Engagement COMPANY
MISSION
VISION
Strategic ObjectivesCore Capabilities Competencies
Leadership
Functional Department ScorecardSuccess ProfilesEmployee Performance ProcessIndividual GoalsEmployee Development PlansBusiness Unit
Scorecard Cascading: Critical Metrics and Competencies
19. Change requires a balanced Value ExchangeEmployee Gives Employer GivesEnergyEffortCommitmentValue AddLearningTimeOpportunityCareerBenefitsCompensationJob
20. The Performance Process can provide the keys to developmentBase PayPromotionTrainingCareer developmentSuccession planning89%77%56%51%32%Reduction in force26%Variable pay34%Current Use of Performance Management DataSource: Watson Wyatt Best Practices in Performance Management
21. Performance Management EvolutionTraditionalRecentEmergingMeasuresTraits/
OutcomesBehaviors/
OutcomesTime/Quality/
ValueEvaluatorBossSelf/PeersCustomersOutcomesMerit PayDevelopmentOrganization SuccessImplementationDistribute
FormsTrain and
CommunicateOngoing Education and involvementOwnershipHRDManagementEmployeesComplianceVoluntaryMandatoryMotivation
22. Factors That Influence Process effectiveness OrganizationSupervisorPMCultureSkillsProcessThe OrganizationValues that SupportPMThe Capability toMeasure and DiscussPerformanceThe Interaction Betweenthe Employee and theSupervisorPeopleFactorsTechnicalFactorsPerformanceMeasuresRewardsDeliveryPMFormsMeasures that Supportthe Organizations Goalsand Values and arePossible to AccuratelyMeasureHow and Why Pay isLinked to PerformanceHow the Design ofthe Form Supports theProcessPerformanceManagementEffectiveness
23. Feedback from
multiple sourcesCoaching and feedback are integralDe-emphasis
on a ratingDecentralized
controlGreater linkage
between pay
and performanceEffective measures- Competencies- Business strategies“Champions”—
sponsorshipEmployee
participationEmployee
involvement in
system designCommunication
& trainingAlignment with
business objectives,
strategy, customer needsOngoing monitoring
of effectiveness
of programBest PracticesElements of Successful Programs
24. High Impact Performance ManagementKey elements found in all “best practices”
Emphasis on looking forward
Planning and development
Joint process with employee ownership
Cooperative goal setting
Feedback (continuous, multiple sources)
Developmental focus
Pay and performance linkageSource: Watson Wyatt Best Practices in Performance Management
25. Use of Key ElementsDevelopment PlanningMulti-source ratings14%65%81%84%94%97%Goal SettingTeam standardsNo ratingsCompetencies/behaviorsSource: Watson Wyatt Best Practices in Performance Management
26. Evolution of Performance FeedbackTop DownSelf-AppraisalPeer ReviewsUpward FeedbackInternal CustomersExternal Customers3600Review
27. Does it make a difference?Employees are eligible
for stock plan programs1.8%Company terminates employees
who perform unacceptably1.8%Company does a good job of
helping poor performers improve1.5%Top performers get significantly
more pay than average performers0.8%Company positions pay
above market0.4%Employee performance appraisals used to set pay0.4%Employees participate in profit- sharing plan based on firm’s overall success0.6%Pay is linked to company’s business strategy
28. The Performance MatrixOResults
“what”Behaviors
“how”Std =
100% of
expectedStd =100%
alignmentNIHNIWFMEEKey:
O = Outstanding
EE = Exceeds Expectations
M = Meets Expectations
(80 - 90% of population)
NIH = Needs Improvement
on “HOW”
NIW = Needs Improvement
on “WHAT”
F = Failing
29. Project StepsProject Planning, Education and Assessment: ClientFirst, scope and timetable, design team education, PM design matrix, document review, interviews
Design: Straw-man designs, implementation planning and scheduleTesting and Approval: Presentation, senior management assessment, sign-off, editImplement: Communication rollout, modular training rollout, useReview/Revise: Gather feedback, test and revise12345
30. Performance ConsultingEmployee Review Process
Clients: VPHR, Dir. Comp and/or OD
Fees: typical project is $85 - 130K
Timeframe: +/- 3 months (excludes
implementation)
31. Think… “Implementation”A successful process is 25% design and 75% implementation!“It’s never to early to think about implementation. . .”
Peter Drucker
32. Best Practices in ImplementationDetailed communications and training strategy
Pro-active problem identification
Broad buy-in
Senior management involvement
Measurement of system effectiveness
Source: Watson Wyatt Best Practices in Performance Management
33. Utilize Best Practices in Change ManagementVisible senior management support
Ongoing communication
Best practices and stakeholder research
High involvement and broad buy-in
Careful planning, rapid process
Comprehensive approach to implementation and monitoring
Training in intact work teamsSource: Watson Wyatt HR21 Study
34. Understanding Realize how
“my work” is
different
because of
the changeCommitment Believe in the
system and
process for
change . . .
in shared
accountability for
making it
successfulAcceptanceAgree to value
or merit of
change.
Recognize
advantage of
“future state”Action Adopt new
behaviors =
become
engaged in the
change process.
Champion
changes
internallyBehavior Change ModelEFFORTAwareness
35. A Quick SummaryPerformance management continues to evolve
NO one perfect solution
not much magic
Impact: great if done right
Best practices for ideas
Think implementation early and often
Update and keep fresh
36. Ongoing TrackingTimely Communication& Skills TrainingConnection between Rewards & PerformanceDirect Link toInstitution MissionSenior Leadership InvolvementEmployee “Ownership”Objective Feedback& ReviewCritical Success Factors for an effectivePerformance Management process
37. Key Human Resource LinkagesBase PayTrainingSuccession Planning/PromotionsCareer PlanningIncentive Pay100%97%95%85%80%Source: Watson Wyatt Best Practices in Performance Management
38. HR Strategy SuccessionPlanning Rewards WorkDesign Selection& Staffing PerformanceManagement Training & DevelopmentIntegrate PM with HR Strategy
39. Performance Management TeamMethodology and Tools
Brian Brown (Cleveland)
Brad Carter (San Francisco)
Cassandra Frangos (Boston)**
David Gore (Toronto)
Jim Stewart (Boston)** to Kaplan and Norton’s Balanced Scorecard Collaborative
40. Performance ManagementA Watson Wyatt Guide to Consulting
June 2000