Beyond Traditional Performance Management: A Comprehensive and Fresh Approach to Performance Reviews

Beyond Traditional Performance Management: A Comprehensive and Fresh Approach to the Traditional Performance Review provides a compelling new picture of what an effective performance management system could look like. By giving examples of how each element can be improved and implemented, a comprehensive picture of how the entire system could look begins to emerge. This book achieves this by examining the key questions that performance management system designers should ask, exploring realistic answers to these questions, and then describing the specific actions that must be taken to implement these ideas.

The new archetype of performance management represents a paradigm shift that recognizes employees as the cornerstone of organizational success. This model elevates individual performance and nurtures a vibrant organizational culture by prioritizing continuous feedback, skill development, employee well-being, and purpose-driven leadership. Embracing this transformative approach is not just a choice but a necessity for organizations aspiring to thrive in the 21st-century business landscape, where adaptability, innovation, and employee empowerment are key to sustainable growth.

This book offers a unique and fresh look at performance management. It offers an honest and authentic perspective on the challenges faced by organizations that employ a traditional approach. The book will provide a “playbook” of remedies addressing each challenge.

Another pivotal aspect of this new performance management archetype is the emphasis on employee well-being and work-life balance. Burnout and stress can significantly hinder productivity and innovation. Forward-thinking organizations prioritize mental and physical health, offering wellness programs, flexible work schedules, and avenues for stress relief. By fostering a supportive work environment, organizations enhance employee morale and elevate overall productivity and creativity.

The lineup of authors enhances this book with an extensive global reach and a sharp focus on North America, Asia, and the Middle East. The authors are renowned authors and consultants who have access to thousands of clients and end-users interested in performance management, enabling them to reach an unprecedented audience demographic.

William J. Rothwell is President of Rothwell & Associates, Inc., Rothwell & Associates, LLC, and Rothwell & Associates Korea. As a consultant, he has worked with over 50 multinational companies and countless governments and non-profits. In addition to the three consulting companies he founded, he also founded three small businesses (a vacation rental home company employing three people; a personal care home for the elderly licensed for 50 beds employing 27 people; and an 18-unit motel employing nine people).

Behnam Bakhshandeh, Ph.D., MPS is president and founder of Primeco Education a coaching and consulting company operating in the personal and professional development industry since 2001. Behnam’s formal education includes a Ph.D. in Workforce Education and Development (WFED) with a concentration on Organization Development (OD) and Human Resources Development (HRD) from Pennsylvania State University, a master’s degree in professional studies in Organization Development and Change (OD&C) from the Pennsylvania State University, World Campus, and a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Phoenix.

Ethan S. Sanders is the Founder and CEO of Sundial Learning Systems, a consulting firm specializing in the fields of organizational strategy, development, and engagement. Ethan has provided consulting services to clients in the public, non-profit, military, and private sectors for over 30 years. Ethan obtained his Master of Science Degree in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University.

Rani Salman is the Founder and Managing Partner of Caliber Consulting, a Boutique firm that has dual lines in Consulting and Capability building and specializes in the fields of Strategy execution, Organization Design, and People and Culture. Rani’s formal education includes a Master's in Strategy and International Business from HEC Montréal and a bachelor's degree in industrial engineering from Concordia University.