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Performance development at GE: Shaping a fit-for-purpose performance management system (B)

By Anand Narasimhan, Jennifer Jordan and Shih-Han Huang

4 pages

October 2018

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In 2013, GE implemented the FastWorks program, an initiative that utilized tools and methods adapted from start-up methodologies to make the company more customer centric, lean and agile. With the spread of FastWorks within GE, a startling conclusion became evident – the existing performance management system might no longer be fit for the company’s new direction. This case series follows the journey of GE’s new performance management system, Performance Development, and its PD@GE app. By utilizing FastWorks in its development process, the HR team was able to leverage customer feedback and rapid prototyping to build a new system with unique features, such as instantaneous feedback, upward feedback and removal of employee ratings.

Learning Objective

Identify the need to align appraisals and incentives to complement company strategy
discover success factors for working in an agile manner in a complex organization
explore best practices in change management
adapt HR processes for the next generation of workers

Keywords

Human Resources, Performance Appraisal, Millennials, Change Management, Feedback, Agility, Fast Prototyping

Settings

Northern America, United States of America
General Electric, Travel and Leisure, Airlines and Aviation, Manufacturing, Aeronautics and Aircrafts, Healthcare, Medical Equipment
2014-2017

Type

Field Research

Available Languages

English

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This case study is part of a series

Performance development at GE: Shaping a fit-for-purpose performance management system (A)
Performance development at GE: Shaping a fit-for-purpose performance management system (B)
Performance development at GE: Shaping a fit-for-purpose performance management system (C)

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Performance development at GE: Shaping a fit-for-purpose performance management system (A)
Performance development at GE: Shaping a fit-for-purpose performance management system (B)
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