117 | How to create a performance management process that drives success, with Lucinda Carney

How is your performance management strategy impacting employee engagement? Understanding how to use it effectively can lead to better results for employees and therefore the organisation, as well as save money through staff retention. Performance management should be about more than KPIs and day-to-day tasks, it should be seen as an individualised opportunity to support career growth. With continuous conversations, clear goals and regular constructive feedback, performance management can become a far more effective tool.In this episode of HR Coffee Time, host Fay Wallis is joined by Lucinda Carney the CEO and Founder of Actus. A purpose-built performance and talent management software, which makes her the perfect person to share her knowledge on:Performance management’s impact on employee engagementBest practices for performance managementThe importance of clear goalsTailoring performance management to individualsHow to drive high performanceWhy you need to do more than annual appraisalsUseful LinksConnect with Fay on LinkedInFay’s website: Bright Sky Career CoachingConnect with Lucinda on LinkedInActusListen to Lucinda’s Podcast HR UprisingActus on FacebookActus on YouTubeResources Mentioned During the EpisodeThe Gallup Q12 employee engagement surveyThe CIPD research report: Performance management: Could do better?Actus ResourcesResearch review: What works in performance managementWebinar recording: Rethinking appraisals webinar recordingWhite paper: How to design an appraisal processEbook: The complete guide to 360 feedback Buy the Book Recommendations(Disclosure: the book links are affiliate links which means that Fay will receive a small commission from Amazon if you make a purchase through them)The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, by Stephen R. CoveyHBR's 10 Must Reads on Performance Management, by Harvard Business ReviewHow to be a Change Superhero: The business toolkit to help you to 'do' change better, by Lucinda Carney Other Relevant HR Coffee Time EpisodesEpisode 17: How to set your career goals for 2022Episode 25: How to use career conversations to improve retention & engagement, with Sarah ArcherEpisode 33: A helpful framework for career conversations at work, with Steve McIntoshEpisode 57: Using the Johari Window to develop & grow in your HR careerEpisode 78: 5 ways to get useful feedback at work to help your HR/People careerEpisode 79: How to create a powerful career development programme that has an impact, with Kate MansfieldLooking For the Transcript?You can find the transcript on this page of the Bright Sky Career Coaching website.Rate and Review the PodcastIf you found this episode of HR Coffee Time helpful, please rate and review it on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. This video shows you how to rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts (because it isn’t very intuitive). If you're kind enough to leave a review, let Fay know so she can say thank you. You can always reach her at: [email protected] This Episode? Don't Miss the Next One!Be notified each time a new episode of HR Coffee Time is released and get access to other free career tips, tools and resources by signing up to receive the free weekly HR Coffee Time email.