During the development of a performance management process, what is the next likely step after establishing employee goals?

After establishing employee goals, the next likely step is to engage in support and ongoing performance discussions. This phase is crucial because it ensures that employees are continually receiving feedback and guidance related to their goals.

Engaging in regular discussions helps to clarify expectations, address any obstacles employees may be facing, and reinforces the importance of the goals established. It also creates an open channel for communication, allowing for adjustments as needed based on changing circumstances or performance levels. These discussions can motivate employees, provide necessary support, and enable managers to recognize achievements along the way.

The other aspects of the performance management process, such as implementation of technology, creation of performance metrics, and final evaluation of employee progress, while important, typically follow the establishment of goals and the initial support and discussions. Having a solid foundation of ongoing communication ensures that when performance metrics are created and evaluations are performed, they are more accurately reflecting the employee’s progress and the effectiveness of the goals set.