For founders, performance management represents a critical inflection point that can determine your company's trajectory. Getting this right doesn't just solve an immediate problem—it creates compounding advantages across your business.
Develop leadership capabilities throughout the organization, not just at the top
Focus on outcomes rather than hours worked when evaluating performance
Create onboarding processes that immerse new hires in your company values
Develop leaders, not managers. Invest in people who can inspire and empower others to excel.
Design for autonomy. Create systems that allow teams to make decisions independently.
Feedback is a gift. Normalize constructive feedback as an essential tool for growth.
Articulate where you're going and why it matters.
Establish how progress and performance will be measured.
Create clear processes for how decisions get made at different levels.
Design how information flows throughout the organization.
Establish how commitments are tracked and fulfilled.
"Our approach to performance management evolved dramatically when we started viewing it through the lens of company values rather than just efficiency metrics."
— Co-founder, Remote-first Company
Have regular one-on-ones with direct reports without fail
Celebrate failures that produce valuable learnings
Document processes before you think you need to
Take a step back and assess: Where are you in this journey right now? What's your biggest opportunity?
Block 90 minutes with your leadership team this week to map out your approach using the framework above. Focus on identifying quick wins that build momentum.
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