Hi,

How about performance contracts with individuals
and/or teams that focus on outcomes and a few outputs?
A few years ago while working for a state agency that
was piloting a pilot TQM project, the division that I
worked for used performance contracts. These
contracts were very effective in developing a buy-in,
ownership, and the commitment of the individuals and
teams in their own and organizational success.

If you're interested, I can provide details.

Mike
--- gina@... wrote:
> Hello,
> Currently I am working on redoing the performance
> appraisals for my
> company. However, while I understand the reason why
> performance
> appraisals exist I do not believe that they are the
> most effective
> tool for improving an employee's productivity. If I
> can come up with
> an alternate system of providing feedback to
> employees, my boss has
> agreed to implement the plan and get rid of
> performance appraisals.
> Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks :)
>
>


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