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Linda Ashdown is an Assessment Manager at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and an HRM consultant through her own company Ashdown-Jones HR Ltd. She is also an Associate Lecturer at Portsmouth University Business School, specialising in performance management and employee engagement. She was previously on the board of a multinational advertising company as HR Director.

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"Performance Management provides a cogent and compelling narrative about the purpose, value and practical implementation of the essential components needed to create a high performance culture. It should be read by anyone who aspires to deliver outstanding results by aligning business goals with the full potential of the organization to achieve them" * Steve Gatfield, former CEO, Lowe Worldwide and EVP, Interpublic Group (about a previous edition) *
"Linda Ashdown's book comprises a very useful addition to the performance management literature. It places performance management in context, and both the current examples and historical backdrop aid understanding. The book is clearly written, unpacks some complex concepts and issues, and will be accessible to a diverse readership. The in-chapter exercises, including case studies and diagnostic questionnaires, should help to bring out practical applications of the subject area via discussion and independent study" * Dr Ray French, Professor in Organizational Behavior, Portsmouth Business School (about a previous edition) *
"This book is very readable and insightful. It's ideal for people new to the topic and those more experienced in performance management. The real-life examples and practical exercises will inspire and encourage line managers and HR practitioners to deliver effective performance management at work" * Caroline Beard, Head of Employer Solutions, CIPD (about a previous edition) *

Table of Contents
    • Chapter - 01: What is performance management?;
    • Chapter - 02: Why is it important?;
    • Chapter - 03: How does it fit with organization and HRM strategy?;
    • Chapter - 04: How does it work?;
    • Chapter - 05: How do you do it?;
    • Chapter - 06: Planning and action;
    • Chapter - 07: Measurement;
    • Chapter - 08: Conclusion;

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      Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
      Publication Date: 03/09/2018
      ISBN13: 9780749483371, 978-0749483371
      ISBN10: 0749483377

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Linda Ashdown is an Assessment Manager at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and an HRM consultant through her own company Ashdown-Jones HR Ltd. She is also an Associate Lecturer at Portsmouth University Business School, specialising in performance management and employee engagement. She was previously on the board of a multinational advertising company as HR Director.

      Trade Review
      "Performance Management provides a cogent and compelling narrative about the purpose, value and practical implementation of the essential components needed to create a high performance culture. It should be read by anyone who aspires to deliver outstanding results by aligning business goals with the full potential of the organization to achieve them" * Steve Gatfield, former CEO, Lowe Worldwide and EVP, Interpublic Group (about a previous edition) *
      "Linda Ashdown's book comprises a very useful addition to the performance management literature. It places performance management in context, and both the current examples and historical backdrop aid understanding. The book is clearly written, unpacks some complex concepts and issues, and will be accessible to a diverse readership. The in-chapter exercises, including case studies and diagnostic questionnaires, should help to bring out practical applications of the subject area via discussion and independent study" * Dr Ray French, Professor in Organizational Behavior, Portsmouth Business School (about a previous edition) *
      "This book is very readable and insightful. It's ideal for people new to the topic and those more experienced in performance management. The real-life examples and practical exercises will inspire and encourage line managers and HR practitioners to deliver effective performance management at work" * Caroline Beard, Head of Employer Solutions, CIPD (about a previous edition) *

      Table of Contents
        • Chapter - 01: What is performance management?;
        • Chapter - 02: Why is it important?;
        • Chapter - 03: How does it fit with organization and HRM strategy?;
        • Chapter - 04: How does it work?;
        • Chapter - 05: How do you do it?;
        • Chapter - 06: Planning and action;
        • Chapter - 07: Measurement;
        • Chapter - 08: Conclusion;

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