A FIELD BOOK OF PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT : Bring out the best in everyone

by S Ramesh Shankar Nirmalendu Mohapatra

In the relentless pursuit of business success, employee performance stands as a cornerstone of competitiveness. Yet, amidst this pursuit, a paradox looms Performance Management Systems (PMS) are universally loathed by executives, managers, and even HR professionals for variety of reasons.
In this book authored by two HR Practitioners with background of working in public sector, private sector and MNCs, the paradox is unraveled and transformed. Delve into a new perspective that promises to revolutionize how you perceive and engage with the performance process. Targeted towards team leaders and front-line executives, this book offers a roadmap to not just navigate, but to thrive within the PMS landscape.
Exploring the intricacies of PMS components – from Goal Setting to Feedback Mechanisms – discover how these elements catalyze human-centered processes towards coveted outcomes. As businesses grapple with an ever-evolving landscape, this book advocates for adapting PMS design while upholding universal principles.
Structured with precision, each chapter unveils the essence of PMS components through underlying principles, objectives, key processes, illuminating case studies, and essential Dos and Don’ts. Moreover, gain invaluable insights into the pivotal role of HR professionals in orchestrating effective PMS transformations.
Prepare to challenge convention, embrace change, and unlock the true potential of Performance Management Systems. Your journey to a reimagined performance paradigm starts here.

184 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 22, 2024

Reviews

[MOHAMMAD KABIR · Rating 5 out of 5]

In today's performance oriented society A Field Book of Performance Management comes really handy for the practicing HR professionals as well as the line managers who normally would have little time at his disposal for research into the most critically debated area i.e. Performance Management in organizations. Going thru' the Field Book - I see the title to be very appropriate since throughout the chapters the emphasis remain on a problem solving approach while remaining firmly anchored to the core principles. While offering a solution the authors have also set some boundaries thru' the 'Do's & 'Don'ts's for the professionals to realize the full benefit of the given solution. A few factors that I feel which really contributes to make this book an extremely readable an useful one are the following:-
- A simple approach to an otherwise complex topic. Drawing references from live examples make the topics easily relatable for the reader;
- Conceptual areas have been dealt with deeply at the outset before delving into the practical aspects of the subject. This approach is very effective and helps avoid confusion and mix-up at the advanced stages which could be costly. For example clarity on development and control orientation in PMS or for that matter PMS with regard to it's bearing on 'business strategy' & 'competitive advantages' to start with are great examples of such approach.
- The book takes a seasoned HR professional to a journey from the PMS in it's primitive avatar to it's digital transformation today in an effortless manner;
- The content in all the chapters are enriched with clear and easily understandable tables , a great feature of this Field Book;
- I am deeply impressed with the author's passion for details. A few topics that otherwise would have got skipped are included which makes this piece truly an inclusive one. Examples of handling extroverts, introverts and similar in PMS are such details that benefit the readers a lot.
- I enjoyed a section 'Line Manager assuming HR Manager role' for the reason that these are so prevalent now a days across organizations which needed to be done judiciously. The section clearly pinpoints the 'pros & cons' with an objective mindset which I am sure would be tips for Top Management who take such decisions.
At the end I wish to thank the authors to bring out such a great piece of work from their rich experience which would serve as a guide for the HR and Business Managers alike.

[Deepti PVL · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Performance Management system plays a crucial role in deciding the culture & what type of behaviors we want to drive in a company. How does one design & decide the best possible PMS system? To answer this question - who better than 2 industry stalwarts who have been kind enough to share their perspectives from their long successful careers in running HR for companies.

This book is a valuable resource for HR professionals, Managers & Students as it touches upon the important aspects to be kept in mind on the topic while marrying the theories & practical experiences to have a robust process in place that helps in enabling the business imperatives & culture of the company. A must read for everyone!

[Deepa Sreejith · Rating 5 out of 5]

"A Field Book of Performance Management" is a practical guide on performance management in organizations.The authors depth and breadth of HR experience have truly reflected throughout the book.It is useful especially for new managers as well as the employees who are getting into the world of performance management .It covers setting goals, giving feedback, conducting appraisals, and dealing with performance issues. The book connects the reader with real-life examples ,it additionally provides tools to understand and apply the concepts. It's a ready reckoner and highly recommended for managers, HR professionals, and consultants who are looking to improve performance in their organizations.

[Satish Badgi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The authors have done a great job in addressing the most important topic within HR world. This book will be a valuable resource for HR professionals, HR students and any employees who want to understand the performance process and apply it to the betterment of their career. The book addresses these critical questions that the employee has especially in today’s changing world as the organizations are adapting to evolving technology and global changes. Performance Management is the critical and key process for every employee, every year and in every industry.

[Kaushik Das · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm a global HR professional and work in a one of the largest banks in the world in the talent and learning space.

The book authored by S Ramesh Shankar Nirmalendu Mohapatra is a must read book for any HR professional. Each chapter introduces you to key concepts, framework and tools, relevant examples and most importantly practice exercises.

If you read this one, you can simply design, develop and execute PMS in any organisation.

[Swaminathan Kaushik · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book exactly fits what it states. An awesome field book for experienced as well as new management professionals who need a definitive guide on how to approach performance reviews and manage the same effectively. The book has been kept as a concise read while still detailing enough to not make it a cliche read. Highly recommended for new managers especially!

[Prasad Palsokar · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful book coming from the veterans in the Industry who have been there, done that..and successfully! If you want to learn or improve your performance management game as a manager, leader, HR or as an individual, this is the only book you need to read and implement. Success is guaranteed! (If you dont get there, read it again :)