<description>&lt;p&gt;In this episode of "Playbook for Performance," Shawna Corden dives into the intricacies of performance management. Far from being a dreaded task, Shawna explains how setting clear expectations can transform this process into a seamless part of leadership.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Episode Highlights&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. &lt;strong&gt;Understanding Performance Management:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Setting clear expectations for your team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Differentiating between job descriptions and position plans.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. &lt;strong&gt;The Importance of Expectations:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Aligning work with how it should be done and deadlines.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Ensuring mutual understanding of tasks using metaphors like "paint the shed."&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;3. &lt;strong&gt;Managing Time and Projects:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Balancing workload throughout the year with pie charts and forecasting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Addressing busy seasons and planning for personal and professional time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;4. &lt;strong&gt;Development Opportunities:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Focusing on strengths over weaknesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Utilizing mentoring and setting SMART goals for clarity and success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;5. &lt;strong&gt;Tracking Progress:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Regular check-ins and feedback.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Keeping detailed notes on individual progress.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;6. &lt;strong&gt;Handling Underperformance:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Assuming positive intent and offering support.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Identifying capacity versus capability issues and providing necessary resources.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Resources:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Contact Shawna Corden: shawna@shawnacorden.com&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Shawna’s book on conflict resolution and teamwork strategies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Next Episode Preview: &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;1. Topic: Diversity and Inclusion&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;2. Focus: The importance of diversity of thought in enriching teams and improving business outcomes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Takeaway:&lt;/strong&gt; Performance management is about setting clear expectations, fostering growth, and maintaining regular communication to ensure team success.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Playbook For Performance

Shawna Corden

Mastering Performance Management: A Leader's Guide

AUG 8, 202426 MIN
Playbook For Performance

Mastering Performance Management: A Leader's Guide

AUG 8, 202426 MIN

Description

In this episode of "Playbook for Performance," Shawna Corden dives into the intricacies of performance management. Far from being a dreaded task, Shawna explains how setting clear expectations can transform this process into a seamless part of leadership.

Episode Highlights

1. Understanding Performance Management:

- Setting clear expectations for your team.

- Differentiating between job descriptions and position plans.


2. The Importance of Expectations:


- Aligning work with how it should be done and deadlines.

- Ensuring mutual understanding of tasks using metaphors like "paint the shed."


3. Managing Time and Projects:


- Balancing workload throughout the year with pie charts and forecasting.

- Addressing busy seasons and planning for personal and professional time.


4. Development Opportunities:


- Focusing on strengths over weaknesses.

- Utilizing mentoring and setting SMART goals for clarity and success.


5. Tracking Progress:


- Regular check-ins and feedback.

- Keeping detailed notes on individual progress.


6. Handling Underperformance:


- Assuming positive intent and offering support.

- Identifying capacity versus capability issues and providing necessary resources.


Resources:



  • Shawna’s book on conflict resolution and teamwork strategies


Next Episode Preview:


1. Topic: Diversity and Inclusion

2. Focus: The importance of diversity of thought in enriching teams and improving business outcomes.


Takeaway: Performance management is about setting clear expectations, fostering growth, and maintaining regular communication to ensure team success.