The challenge:
A manager assigns work assuming expectations are obvious. Weeks later, the final product misses the mark, creating frustration on both sides.
What effective performance management looks like:
The leader takes a few minutes upfront to clarify:
What success looks like
Key deadlines and decision points
How progress will be measured
The result:
The employee works with confidence, rework is reduced, and accountability feels fair—because expectations were clear from the beginning.
Performance management starts before performance becomes a problem.
