In today's talent-scarce economy, one of the most fear inducing challenges facing business leaders is getting a handle on employee performance; how to better understand the composition and productivity of their workforce, and more importantly, how to attract, motivate, develop and retain star performers. The urgency of doing this well is even more critical for mid-market enterprises - especially fast growth organizations. Here, the ability to jump past the competition into larger markets often depends on the performance of a key set of teams and even individuals. These companies need enterprise level tools and strategies, like the ones used by their Fortune 1000 counterparts, but without the complexity, price tag, or lengthy implementation schedules. They need practical help now.

This learning track looks at the tools and techniques that enable employee performance management: goal alignment and tracking, 360 degree multi rater assessments, employee appraisals, performance journals, executive dashboards, and others. It also looks at the ways in which these link to other key areas, such as: organizational development, compensation, career transition and succession planning. Case studies will specifically target the employee performance challenges faced by mid-market enterprises, and will focus on identifying practical ways to make big advances, quickly.