Offers a complete overview of the field and aligns performance management strongly with strategic, organizational and HR objectives, equipping the reader with the skills required to implement a successful performance management strategy. Includes a combination of practical tools, assessments, scenarios and case studies from best practice to build your knowledge of the key areas, including motivation, key competencies, types of assessment, performance reviews and dealing with underperformance. Provides a practical approach by demonstrating theory in practice, with insights on planning, implementing and assessing relations in an organization in regard to performance.
Linda Ashdown is a Human Resource Management specialist. She spent many years working in the Advertising Industry and was HR Director for Leo Burnett Advertising Ltd. She has also worked as a lecturer delivering a range of HRM/Management courses at degree and postgraduate level. She currently enjoys a portfolio career working part-time at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) in the Assessment Department, lecturing at Portsmouth University and providing HRM services through her own company Ashdown-Jones HR Ltd.
"Performance Management provides a cogent and compelling narrative
about the purpose, value and practical implementation of the
essential components needed to create a high performance culture.
It should be read by anyone who aspires to deliver outstanding
results by aligning business goals with the full potential of the
organization to achieve them."
*Steve Gatfield, former CEO, Lowe Worldwide and EVP, Interpublic
Group*
"Linda Ashdown's book comprises a very useful addition to the
performance management literature. It places performance management
in context, and both the current examples and historical backdrop
aid understanding. The book is clearly written, unpacks some
complex concepts and issues, and will be accessible to a diverse
readership. The in-chapter exercises, including case studies and
diagnostic questionnaires, should help to bring out practical
applications of the subject area via discussion and independent
study."
*Dr Ray French, Professor in Organizational Behavior, Portsmouth
Business School*
"This book is very readable and insightful. It's ideal for people
new to the topic and those more experienced in performance
management. The real-life examples and practical exercises will
inspire and encourage line managers and HR practitioners to deliver
effective performance management at work."
*Caroline Beard, Head of Employer Solutions, CIPD*
"This book equips HR professionals with an 'up-to-date' guide that
is filled with extensive practical application and experience, with
a refreshing viewpoint into this specialism."
*Marie Proctor, HR Advisor, Carillion*
"A comprehensive insight into the subject of performance
management. This book provides both practical guidance and a useful
'toolkit' of real-life examples enabling the reader to understand
how performance management can support organizations in
ever-changing and competitive markets. A highly recommended
resource for HR professionals and line managers."
*Diane Fishlock, Human Resources Manager, TAG Aviation (UK)
Limited*
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