{"id":40472,"date":"2022-11-24T21:31:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-24T21:31:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/articles\/7-agile-performance-management-tools-for-busy-managers\/"},"modified":"2024-08-28T20:18:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T20:18:59","slug":"7-agile-performance-management-tools-for-busy-managers","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/articles\/7-agile-performance-management-tools-for-busy-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Agile Performance Management Tools For Busy Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class='inline-text-container MobileAlignment DesktopAlignment'>\n  <div class='richText'><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/agile-performance-management-tools_Blog-image_0.jpg\" width=\"791\" height=\"452\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What agile performance management tools do you really need?<\/p>\n<p>Agile or \u201ccontinuous\u201d performance management is gaining widespread adoption. From efficiency-driven Fortune 500s to fast-growing enterprises, most organizations are moving from a traditional to modern approach.<\/p>\n<p>Adobe, for example, has become the poster-company for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adobe.com\/content\/dam\/acom\/en\/aboutadobe\/pdfs\/death-to-the-performance-review.pdf\">abolishing traditional performance management<\/a> practices like annual reviews and embracing frequent check-ins and feedback.<\/p>\n<p>But adopting an agile performance management process isn\u2019t so simple; transitioning from a traditional to modern approach is a gradual process that requires company-wide buy-in and the right tools.<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s post, we\u2019ll look at the benefits of agile performance management and help you choose the best tools to implement it.<\/p>\n<h3>The Benefits Of Agile Performance Management<\/h3>\n<p>Following an <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/request-a-demo-form\/\">agile performance management process<\/a> has the following benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>It gives employees real-time feedback that immediately improves their productivity and opens up a two-way feedback channel<\/li>\n<li>It aligns corporate objectives with employee goals to boost workforce productivity<\/li>\n<li>It reduces bias by frequently measuring performance, instead of relying on the start and end of a given year<\/li>\n<li>It allows both managers and employees to quickly identify issues, bottlenecks and potential problems that harm profitability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The Best Agile Performance Management Tools<\/h3>\n<p>Technology makes the performance management process more efficient. It ensures that your organization is prepared and that your employees know where they stand throughout the year.<\/p>\n<p>Below, you\u2019ll find seven of the best agile performance management tools to increase workforce productivity (without bloating your existing workflows and process).<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Totara Perform<\/li>\n<li>Totara\u2019s Talent Experience Platform<\/li>\n<li>Zoom<\/li>\n<li>Slack<\/li>\n<li>Michael Schmitt\u2019s Performance Review Generator<\/li>\n<li>IntelliBoard Learning Analytics<\/li>\n<li>Motrain\u2019s Motivation Tool<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>1. Totara Perform<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35847 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_1competency-details-proficient-2.5-1024x795.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"795\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_1competency-details-proficient-2.5-1024x795.gif 1024w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_1competency-details-proficient-2.5-300x233.gif 300w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_1competency-details-proficient-2.5-768x596.gif 768w, https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_1competency-details-proficient-2.5-1536x1192.gif 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We may be biased here, but with very good reason: <a href=\"\/products\/performance-management-system-totara-perform\">Totara Perform<\/a> is one of the most versatile agile performance management tools on the market.<\/p>\n<p>The performance management system supports everything from the traditional annual appraisal to newer continuous performance management practices, such as regular check-ins.<\/p>\n<p>With Totara Perform, you can set your own <a href=\"\/blog\/implement-continuous-performance-management\">continuous performance management<\/a> schedule, keep an organized record of notes from your performance conversations, review competencies, gather <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/become-a-partner\/totara-trade-show-partners-4-2\/\" data-entity-substitution=\"canonical\" data-entity-type=\"node\" data-entity-uuid=\"2bac4634-623c-4c86-b648-ac58590488d9\">360-degree feedback<\/a> and create meaningful goals.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Totara\u2019s Talent Experience Platform<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_1talent_experience_platform_leaf_0.gif\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While Totara Perform is a robust performance management tool on its own, you\u2019ll want <a href=\"\/products\/totara-talent-experience-platform\">Totara\u2019s Talent Experience Platform<\/a> to maximize the benefit of your agile performance management endeavors.<\/p>\n<p>Totara Perform connects seamlessly with Totara Learn, the <a href=\"\/products\/learning-management-system\">flexible learning management system<\/a> (LMS), and Totara Engage, the <a href=\"\/products\/learning-experience-platform-lxp-totara-engage\">learning experience platform<\/a> (LXP).<\/p>\n<p>This means you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Connect employee performance goals with relevant learning programs<\/li>\n<li>Monitor employee engagement levels to guide them towards their objectives<\/li>\n<li>And conduct better traditional or agile performance reviews<\/li>\n<li>Easily document and <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/articles\/how-to-use-360-degree-feedback-for-performance-reviews\/\">write performance reviews<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>3. Zoom<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-31097 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_image3.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"350\" height=\"200\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Just because your <a href=\"\/blog\/the-five-workplace-disruptors-working-from-home-is-no-longer-a-perk\">workforce has switched to remote work<\/a>, that doesn\u2019t mean your performance management should fall through the cracks.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, it\u2019s probably never been more important for managers to stay on top of employee performance. Zoom is a valuable tool in your arsenal for this purpose, allowing you to maintain your normal performance check-in schedule no matter where your team is working.<\/p>\n<p>To make your discussion feel more like an in-person conversation, you may prefer to switch on your cameras to pick up on body language and non-verbal cues. Either way, make sure you keep up the normal frequency of your check-ins for the best results.<\/p>\n<h3>4. Slack<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35887 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_1rsz_1image2-2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"750\" height=\"483\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As many organizations are discovering, performance management doesn\u2019t always need to entail scheduled conversations.<\/p>\n<p>Communication tools, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/slack.com\/\">Slack<\/a>, are ideal agile performance management tools when you want to send a quick, informal message. This could be as simple as sending positive feedback about a job well done, or a reminder to complete overdue work (which is important considering that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hrdive.com\/news\/study-employees-want-frequent-face-to-face-feedback\/567392\/\">one-third of employees<\/a> want more regular feedback).<\/p>\n<p>Blending formal and informal performance conversations in this manner normalizes frequent communication. It makes check-ins feel less nerve-racking and more like regular parts of working life.<\/p>\n<h3>5. Michael Schmitt\u2019s Agile Performance Review Generator<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37095 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_1image5-2-2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"944\" height=\"417\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>As a manager, you\u2019re busy &#8211; particularly when annual appraisal time rolls around. If you\u2019re struggling to find the time to write all of your performance reviews, try a performance review generator, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/mschmitt.org\/performance\/\">Michael Schmitt\u2019s<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>When you\u2019re strapped for time, this smart tool gives you an outline based on each employee\u2019s traits, skills and behaviors. However, you will still want to further personalize feedback to make it as valuable and accurate as possible &#8211; be sure to highlight specific projects or feedback from others.<\/p>\n<h3>6. IntelliBoard Learning Analytics<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-37091 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_1rsz_image4-2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"715\" height=\"599\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What does<a href=\"\/blog\/why-learning-analytics-benefits-instructors-and-learners\"> learning analytics<\/a> have to do with performance?<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to agile performance management, learning analytics is quite relevant. You really can\u2019t be without a great learning analytics tool because it provides valuable insights on learning, development and performance.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, you can use an LMS plugin, such as <a href=\"\/products\/intelliboard-learning-analytics-extension\">IntelliBoard<\/a>, to discover:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who has completed assigned learning content<\/li>\n<li>How well they performed<\/li>\n<li>What they struggled with<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Knowing this information, you can then connect their learning activity with on-the-job performance and discover an employee\u2019s skills or knowledge gaps.<\/p>\n<h3>7. Motrain\u2019s Motivation Tool<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-35895 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/rsz_image1-2.gif\" alt=\"\" width=\"517\" height=\"240\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ziprecruiter.com\/blog\/how-to-recognize-outstanding-employee-performance\/\">80% of employees work harder<\/a> when they feel appreciated?<\/p>\n<p>Employee engagement and workplace performance are inextricably linked, with more engaged employees performing better.<\/p>\n<p>Reward-driven gamification with a tool such as <a href=\"\/products\/product-extensions\/motrain\">Motrain <\/a>is a great way to boost employee engagement and motivation levels, allowing them to earn virtual \u201ccoins\u201d that can be exchanged for rewards.<\/p>\n<p>This is a powerful way to drive engagement (particularly when promoting interaction with optional learning content) and, in turn, increase performance levels.<\/p>\n<p>So that\u2019s our seven best agile performance management tools.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in Totara Perform,\u00a0<a href=\"\/products\/request-demo-form\">request a demo<\/a> now to see how the agile performance management system can support your organization.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>","protected":false},"template":"","tax\/tags":[699,734],"tax\/solutions":[798],"tax\/topics":[736],"tax\/industries":[],"tax\/article-types":[1021],"class_list":["post-40472","article","type-article","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/40472","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/article"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=40472"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/tags?post=40472"},{"taxonomy":"solution","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/solutions?post=40472"},{"taxonomy":"topic","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/topics?post=40472"},{"taxonomy":"industry-tax","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/industries?post=40472"},{"taxonomy":"article-type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/staging.totara.fortyapp.com\/us\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tax\/article-types?post=40472"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}