Begin the process of performance management by clearly communicating with the employee the expectations for the evaluation period.

• Objectives and performance expectations

This phase of performance management - the time performance actually occurs - is often overlooked and undermanaged.The following information and forms can be used to ensure that managers and employees talk about performance and performance expectations.

• Feedback and Coaching
• Record of Meetings
• Feedback and Coaching log

Both employee and supervisor are active in this phase of performance management as each has the obligation to assess performance against goals and objectives.

• Employee Self-Assessment form

Supervisor and employee meet together to discuss performance.

• Performance Review checklist

Once the review of last year's performance is completed, the employee and manager begin to plan for the next performance cycle.

• Goal Planning form