{"665125":{"#nid":"665125","#data":{"type":"news","title":"It\u2019s Performance Management Season at Tech!\u00a0","body":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EWe start each year with resolutions to improve \u0026mdash; making behavior changes and setting our intentions toward specific goals. In the same spirit, the performance management cycle for employees at Tech encourages reflection and improvement and becomes a record of professional development.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe annual process presents an opportunity for employees and their supervisors to collaborate on setting expectations, review the previous year\u0026rsquo;s work and accomplishments, and discuss paths to improvement, professional development, and\/or promotion.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EWhen done well, the process promotes professional growth, career progression, and clarity about objectives.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026ldquo;One large part of the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/adminx.gatech.edu\/hr\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EHR Transformation\u003C\/a\u003E happening at Georgia Tech has created space for employees to be more supported on their career journey,\u0026rdquo; said Skye Duckett, vice president and chief human resources officer.\u0026nbsp;\u0026ldquo;We hope staff and their supervisors will fully engage in this process and realize it can be extraordinarily meaningful in shaping their careers.\u0026rdquo;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EWhat to Expect\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EFrom December through April, Institute staff participates in the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/performance-management\u0022\u003Eperformance management process\u003C\/a\u003E by partnering with their supervisor to:\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EComplete the self-reflection and annual performance evaluation for 2022.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EBegin creating SMART goals for 2023.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESelf-Assessments \u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EEmployee self-assessments are due on or before Jan. 31 to the employee\u0026rsquo;s direct manager.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAlthough this resource is optional, employees are strongly encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity. Self-assessments give managers the opportunity to review and consider employee feedback in time to deliver the employee\u0026rsquo;s performance review on or by March 31.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ERefer to and share this \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=QMrSDSpuz14\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Evideo\u003C\/a\u003E for help completing the self-assessment. The self-assessment form can be found at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/forms\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehr.gatech.edu\/forms\u003C\/a\u003E under the \u0026quot;Performance\u0026quot; tab.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGoal Setting\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThis step allows employees to think about performance tasks they hope to achieve this year and gives a framework to write out an action-oriented SMART goal for each. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EGTHR and OIT are partnering to develop an electronic submission process for goals as part of the overall transition of electronic performance management to a new system. Similar to the Working @Tech arrangement, digital goal setting will be easier and faster than the current Word forms and DocuSign process. More details to come on the transition to this new platform.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EIn the meantime, the \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/georgia-tech-human-resources-forms-and-guides\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eexisting form\u003C\/a\u003E can be used, if needed, to document goals prior to the launch of the new system. These goals can be loaded in the new system in the spring.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENew Leader Competencies\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe 2023 performance cycle includes updated leadership competencies specific to supervisors. Supporting the Institute\u0026rsquo;s goal to develop leaders, the value-aligned competencies are now part of the goal setting process for people leaders.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBy merging our leader competencies and the performance management process, we can create a workplace with increased consistency, clarity, and rigor in the process of identifying and nurturing leadership talent at Georgia Tech.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EThe \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/leader-competencies\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech Leader Competency Model\u003C\/a\u003E provides leaders with explicit behavior in four areas that help them demonstrate Institute values:\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Col\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EActs Strategically\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EExhibits Social Intelligence\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDemonstrates Inclusivity\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EDevelops Self and Others\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ol\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003ETo learn more about the Georgia Tech Leader Competency Model, visit hr.gatech.edu\/leader-competencies.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EResources to Help Prepare\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EBoth employees and managers should consider the following resources to make this conversation as productive and beneficial as possible.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003EAccess the Georgia Tech Performance Management learning path through \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/linkedinlearning.gatech.edu\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGeorgia Tech LinkedIn Learning\u003C\/a\u003E, which includesHere resources to help during self assessment, performance review, and goal setting, as well as ongoing learning around this topic.\u0026nbsp; \u0026nbsp;\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003ESelf-Assessment Period\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/preparing-for-your-review-2\/your-performance-review-in-context?autoplay=true\u0026amp;u=2163426\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EPerformance Management\u003C\/a\u003E (online tutorial through LinkedIn Learning)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003EImproving your performance with \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/courageous-questions-to-help-nail-your-performance-review\/demystifying-performance-reviews?autoplay=true\u0026amp;u=2163426\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Eself assessment\u003C\/a\u003E (online tutorial through LinkedIn Learning)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPerformance Review Period\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.geniussis.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EManaging Your \u003C\/a\u003EPerformance (click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.geniussis.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to register with Workplace Learning and Development)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.geniussis.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EGiving and Receiving Feedback\u003C\/a\u003E (click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.geniussis.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to register with Workplace Learning and Development)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EOngoing Learning\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cul\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/using-feedback-to-drive-performance\/purposes-of-feedback?autoSkip=true\u0026amp;autoplay=true\u0026amp;resume=false\u0026amp;u=2163426\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003EUsing Feedback to Drive Performance\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp; (online tutorial through LinkedIn Learning)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/learning\/coaching-and-developing-employees-5\/become-a-great-coach-and-leader-15230015?autoplay=true\u0026amp;u=2163426\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ECoaching and Developing Employees\u003C\/a\u003E\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp; (online tutorial through LinkedIn Learning)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\t\u003Cli\u003E\u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.geniussis.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003ESeizing Your Career\u003C\/a\u003E (click \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/gatech.geniussis.com\/\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehere\u003C\/a\u003E to register with Workplace Learning and Development)\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/li\u003E\r\n\u003C\/ul\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp\u003E\u0026nbsp;View performance FAQs for general questions at \u003Ca href=\u0022https:\/\/hr.gatech.edu\/performance\/faqs\u0022 rel=\u0022noreferrer noopener\u0022 target=\u0022_blank\u0022\u003Ehr.gatech.edu\/performance\/faqs\u003C\/a\u003E.\u0026nbsp;\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n","summary":null,"format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":"","field_summary_sentence":[{"value":"The annual process presents an opportunity for employees and their supervisors to collaborate on setting expectations, review the previous year\u2019s work and accomplishments, and discuss paths to improvement professional development and\/or promotion.\u00a0\u00a0"}],"uid":"35084","created_gmt":"2023-01-25 19:38:35","changed_gmt":"2023-02-02 12:58:03","author":"cgrant60","boilerplate_text":"","field_publication":"","field_article_url":"","dateline":{"date":"2023-01-25T00:00:00-05:00","iso_date":"2023-01-25T00:00:00-05:00","tz":"America\/New_York"},"extras":[],"hg_media":{"665380":{"id":"665380","type":"image","title":"Performance Management","body":null,"created":"1675297616","gmt_created":"2023-02-02 00:26:56","changed":"1675297616","gmt_changed":"2023-02-02 00:26:56","alt":"","file":{"fid":"251661","name":"20C10200-P22-008.jpg","image_path":"\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/20C10200-P22-008.jpg","image_full_path":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/\/sites\/default\/files\/images\/20C10200-P22-008.jpg","mime":"image\/jpeg","size":399910,"path_740":"http:\/\/hg.gatech.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/740xx_scale\/public\/images\/20C10200-P22-008.jpg?itok=PikAaUp1"}}},"media_ids":["665380"],"groups":[{"id":"64303","name":"Human Resources"}],"categories":[{"id":"129","name":"Institute and Campus"}],"keywords":[{"id":"172304","name":"GTHR"},{"id":"2775","name":"human resources"},{"id":"168696","name":"Georgia Tech Human Resources"}],"core_research_areas":[],"news_room_topics":[],"event_categories":[],"invited_audience":[],"affiliations":[],"classification":[],"areas_of_expertise":[],"news_and_recent_appearances":[],"phone":[],"contact":[],"email":[],"slides":[],"orientation":[],"userdata":""}}}