Performance Management 2nd Edition

Performance management often stirs strong emotions, as the delicate balance between management and appraisal can blur, fueling tension and uncertainty. But what if performance management could be reimagined as a tool for growth, collaboration and success? Performance Management: A Contemporary South African Perspective dives into the heart of performance management in South Africa’s dynamic workplace, tackling its challenges while showcasing its transformative potential.

Performance Management: A Contemporary South African Perspective unpacks the complexities of effective systems and introduces innovative strategies to help managers, employees and teams to reach new heights in performance management. Through hands on examples, real-life scenarios and concrete guidelines, it shows how to foster trust, boost results and unlock the power of managing people effectively.

Contents include the following:

Understanding performance management
Business strategy and performance
Creating a high performance culture
Performance management process
Development and implementation of performance management systems
Performance measurement in practice
Team performance management
Performance management skills
Coaching
Dealing with underperformance
Performance development
Rewarding good performance
Monitoring and evaluation
The future of performance management in the new world of work