Managing Performance

Managing performance includes a range of processes and activities that clarifies the expectations we all have when we work together on a daily basis, making all of us accountable for achieving specific objectives and targets. By understanding how each of us contributes to the University’s strategic goals, we are all empowered to dramatically increase performance and success for the University.

Effective performance management:

1. Helps us to make sure that everyone is clear about how they contribute to the strategic goals of the University.

2. Provides clear guidance on what is expected within our role for that year.

3. Offers information, support and opportunities to help staff continue to develop and grow professionally and personally.

The benefits of managing performance include:

Empowered staff have a greater understanding of the contribution they make, their skills and how they can use them to best effect.

Meaningful, on-going conversations between managers or supervisors and staff about performance, professional development and career aspirations.

Equal ownership for performance discussions between staff and managers.

A work environment where all staff confidently give and receive feedback to their peers and managers, enabling higher levels of team and individual performance.

Enhanced teamwork, as managers have a deeper understanding of their teams’ capabilities and motivations and are better able to assign the appropriate people to projects.