individual Performance Management

Individual Performance Management focuses on getting the right people in the right positions and helping them learn, grow and realise their potential. It is aimed at getting their efforts directed into achieving objectives which are aligned with those of the organisation, whilst exemplifying the organisation’s values in their behaviour. It also addresses issues arising when people leave.

Why Obsidian?

Joining

Obsidian works with organisations to help them recruit or promote the right people, taking account of ability and potential. This can range from providing interview skills training to running complete assessment centres for senior management positions. ·

• Application of psychometrics.
• Interpretation of the relevant legislation, particularly that relating to discrimination.

Performing

Obsidian provides consultancy to “health check”, develop and refine appraisal systems, and training in their successful implementation and application. Our work ranges from the introduction of behavioural competency frameworks to providing assistance in managing poor performance.

• Working with organisations to completely rejuvenate their performance management of individuals, helping them ensure their people are motivated, committed and make their maximum contribution. ·
• The sensitive application of upward feedback and 360° appraisal techniques – these can be so powerful if implemented carefully.
• Comprehensive Management Development programmes incorporating electronic bulletins, experiential learning and individual mentoring.

Leaving

Obsidian’s focus in this area is in providing skilled outplacement to those leaving organisations, ranging from job shops for junior managers through to tailored one to one sessions for senior displaced executives.

• Application of our knowledge management expertise to help organisations retain critical knowledge as people leave.