Performance management is a process to help drive overall State and Agency goals to successful outcomes through effective goal setting, performance monitoring and measurement, and paying for performance

Measure employee performance based on accomplishment of goals and demonstration of behavioral competencies that can impact State and Agency outcomes

Develop a consistent core Statewide performance management process, system, and tools that are “fair, simple and easy to use,” allowing Agencies to customize in cases where it will enhance the ability for employees to drive toward business outcomes

Hold managers and employees accountable for results delivered through active performance feedback, development opportunities, and pay for performance

Provide managers with the skills and tools necessary to differentiate performance and allocate compensation and development rewards appropriately based on performance, budget, and other relevant factors

Educate both managers and employees on how to do effective performance management

Link performance management to other critical talent programs including compensation, recruiting and selection, development, career planning, and succession planning