Where do you fit in?
Does your boss require you to track specific aspects of your group's performance? If not, should you still take time to learn about performance management and measure your group's business results? The answer is "Yes!" Why? Assessing your group's results—and understanding the value of performance measurement in general—enables you to:
- Determine whether you and your direct reports are helping your company to achieve its goals
- Correct any missteps or flaws in order to improve your group's performance
- Understand how your behavior and choices affect your employees' performance
- Identify new opportunities for your unit or group to improve its effectiveness or even extend its contribution to the company's success
- Build your business knowledge and professional credibility—and thereby further your career
