Performance Management Resource Directory
Topic Source Description

Online

GPS Tool

Resources

Guide to Getting Started

Overview for Classified Staff

Overview for Research Staff

Overview for Supervisors

Supervisors' Dashboards & Reports

Quick Reference Guides... a series of 1-2 page guides to help users access and navigate the online GPS tool.
GPS User Guide The user guide provides a detailed step by step walkthrough of the key functionality and processes of the online GPS tool..
eLearning Tutorial This tutorial provides an overview of the performance management process using the online GPS tool for both staff and supervisors.

GPS

Performance Management

Training

2009 GPS Workshops:

October 6, 2009

November 3, 2009

December 1, 2009

Attend a GPS Workshop for general information and demonstration of the online GPS tool and explanation of the 2009 appraisal process.

Contact Linda at linda.parks@lehigh.edu or 85195 for more information or to register.

How to Receive a Performance Appraisal:

December 2, 2009

The key is to be prepared for the performance meeting. This workshop provides a wealth of information on preparing a self-appraisal, identifying accomplishments, writing goals, and more!

Performance Appraisal Clinic:

December 8, 2009

This session provides the opportunity for managers and supervisors to discuss challenging performance appraisal situations in an informal environment.
2009 GPS Appraisal Handbook The handbook provides general information and guidance for the 2009 performance appraisal process.
GPS Training Handouts 2009 GPS Workflow This handout describes the various workflow steps in the 2009 GPS appraisal process. The 2009 process includes three additional steps to facilitate working in the form throughout the year.
  Assigning Weighting Factors Defines the purpose and use of priority weighting factors within GPS performance management.
  GPS Appraisal Rating Scale Explains the appraisal rating scale and the overall performance rating calculation used in the GPS tool.
  Setting Goals Defines types of goals, S.M.A.R.T. acronym, and includes suggestions for setting goals.
Updating Goal Plans for 2009 Describes how to use the "Copy From Other Goal Plan" feature to move forward key accountabilities and applicable goals from 2008 to 2009 so that they appear in the 2009 GPS Appraisal Form.
  My Goals Tab Explains how to copy, rearrange, and edit goals using the My Goals tab of the online GPS tool.
  Supervisor's Dashboards & Reports Explains how to monitor team performance using the Dashboards and Reports tabs of the online GPS tool.
Glossary of Terms GPS Glossary of Terms A glossary of common terms related to GPS performance management.
Performance Management Cycle Setting Expectations Information about the first phase of the cycle.
Ongoing Tracking and Feedback Information about the second phase of the cycle.
Reviewing Results Information about the third phase of the cycle.
Success Factors Core & Managerial Success Factors An introduction to the core and managerial success factors. Includes definitions and the associated behaviors of each success factor.
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