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The Performance Management System At Map That Present An Opportunity For Positive Change

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4. Recommendations
The preceding analysis makes it clear that there are areas within the existing performance management system at MAP that present an opportunity for positive change. Fortunately, there are a number of tactics that could be implemented in order to bring about improvement.

4.1 Timely communication of strategic objectives
Timely communication of the strategic objectives and operational goals for the year would make the process of aligning workgroup and individual performance goals to the strategic objectives easier, and also ensure that everyone within the organisation is working towards the same outcomes.

4.2 Manager training
Manager education for those leading the performance management process is necessary to ensure they take it seriously, and understand the many benefits (both to individual employees and the organisation) of a high-performing performance management system. Knowledge on the practicalities of effective implementation of performance and development plans would ensure they actually facilitate high-performance. This would enable managers to more accurately identify and clarify performance expectations, which would in turn enable them to set performance objectives that will drive high performance and can be measured reliably, with high levels of validity and specificity. Additionally, where necessary, managers should be trained on how to coach effectively to improve performance, and develop the skills and capabilities of their employees

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