Welcome to Virginia Tech's Performance Planning page.  Performance planning is a critical component of the overall performance management process which sets the stage for individual career success as well as organizational success.

“Planning" refers to setting performance expectations and goals for individuals to channel their efforts toward achieving departmental and/or organizational objectives. It also includes the measures, or “metrics”, that will be used to determine whether expectations and goals are met. Effective performance planning requires clear communication of performance standards, goals and objectives.  Involving employees in the planning process helps them to better understand their goals and responsibilities as they relate to the success of the organization.  Performance planning is fundamental to effective management.  

Why do a Performance Plan?

• Contributes to the success of the department/college/organization 
• Helps employees understand the importance of their job and how it relates to the broader organizational objectives
• Builds the partnership between the supervisor & the employee
• Sets the stage for success… 
• Identifies what the employee must do to be successful, including development activities 
• Identifies what supervisor must do to help employee be successful 
• Simplifies performance evaluation by creating a shared understanding of performance expectations....no "surprises"