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Supercharge talent & fuel performance

In the eighth episode of our Do the Best Work of Your Life series, we examine how clarity, communication, and accountability form the foundation of exceptional performance management.

Join our expert panel as they explore how to use tech to personalise performance processes and leverage AI-powered insights. Discover how to create transparent performance frameworks, enable meaningful employee conversations, and deliver tailored development that drive measurable business success.

Proudly in partnership with HR magazine and ReThink HR

What is effective performance management?

Effective performance and talent management is a crucial element for medium and large businesses looking to drive employee engagement, productivity, and long-term success. It goes beyond annual reviews to create a continuous cycle of feedback, goal-setting, and development that aligns individual performance with organisational objectives. By using clear performance frameworks, businesses can set expectations, provide employees with the tools for success, and foster a culture of accountability. This helps teams stay motivated, meet targets, and continuously improve their skills, ensuring business goals are consistently met.

Leveraging technology is key to enhancing performance management. AI-powered tools and data-driven insights enable HR teams to track progress in real-time, deliver personalised feedback, and identify areas for development. By automating administrative tasks, HR can focus more on high-impact activities like coaching and strategic alignment. Transparent performance processes allow managers and employees to have meaningful conversations that drive professional growth, increase retention, and ultimately contribute to a more engaged and productive workforce. For medium and large businesses, an effective performance management system not only improves individual outcomes but supports overall organisational growth.

How to make performance management effective

Effective performance management helps employees understand what’s expected of them, how they’re performing, and how they can develop. For medium and large organisations, it works best when it is:

  • Clear – goals, expectations and success measures are well defined
  • Continuous – regular feedback replaces one-off, annual conversations
  • Consistent – fair, structured processes applied across teams
  • Personalised – development and feedback tailored to individual roles and needs
  • Data-led – insights and AI support better decisions and meaningful conversations

Modern performance management uses technology to make this scalable and impactful. Explore the resources below to see how organisations are moving beyond reviews to create a culture of ongoing performance, growth and accountability.

Perform and progress resources

Discover how to implement personalised performance processes, leverage AI insights, and create clear accountability frameworks. Featuring expert guidance and practical resources to transform your talent management approach. 

Supercharge Talent & Fuel Performance 

Are you developing your people to drive high performance? In this episode, our experts are joined by HR Director Kieran Glackin from Madano to explore how personalised processes, and AI insights can transform your approach to performance management.

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Performance Review Template 

Designed to evaluate performance across key areas like goal achievement, core competencies, and development needs, this template helps managers conduct thorough, fair assessments while creating clear action plans for employee growth and success. 

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Conducting Performance Reviews 

Performance reviews remain essential for employee development when integrated into a continuous feedback culture. Discover best practices for driving meaningful performance improvement, strengthening manager relationships, and boosting retention. 

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Digital Learning for Long-Term Career Success 

Your people want more than stability—they want opportunity. This guide shows how digital learning can unlock long-term career success, strengthen retention, and help your organisation perform and progress from within. 

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Developing a Continuous Feedback Culture 

Traditional annual reviews are giving way to continuous feedback cultures. Discover how regular conversations about development and goals create more agile, committed teams and explore practical strategies to build this approach in your organisation. 

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Building Your Leadership Pipeline 

As the leadership skills gap widens, developing future leaders is more critical than ever. Explore how data-driven digital learning can help you build a robust, scalable pipeline that performs and progresses with your people. 

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The Link Between Tech & Performance 

Technology and performance are becoming inseparable as AI is driving significant productivity gains. Discover how embracing emerging technologies can transform workplace efficiency and drive sustainable growth. 

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Strategies to Support Employee Progression 

Employee progression drives retention, engagement, and workforce resilience by providing clear growth pathways that keep talent motivated and loyal. Discover 10 practical strategies - from mentorship to continuous feedback cultures. 

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Our industry experts

Our series brings together a wealth of industry expertise, featuring insightful conversations with leading HR professionals, L&D specialists, tech innovators, and AI experts.

For this episode, these include:

Charissa King, Editor, HR Magazine 

Kieran Glackin, HR Director, Madano 

Zoe Wilson, Founder, ReThink HR 

Oli Quayle, AI Evangelist, Access Group