Performance Management & Development
Staff Dialogue
In Siemens, the Staff Dialogue is the core instrument of our leadership culture. It realizes the principle of dialogue and commitment, and is the vehicle for transforming business strategies into people activities.
By actively participating in the dialogue, employees get to set their work targets that are aligned to the business strategies, develop their competencies required for the current and future positions, understand how they are being assessed and rewarded for their career growth with the company.
In short, the Staff Dialogue fosters employees’ motivation and ability to perform to their fullest potential. It is an important avenue for strategic HR processes, e.g. Management Development, Siemens Management Review and Succession Planning.
Principle: Dialogue and Commitment
The employee is aware that she/he plays an active role during the Staff Dialogue and can influence its course. This can be accomplished through an employee’s statement of personal development expectations.
5 Modules of Staff Dialogue:
Position
Targets
Analysis
Potential
Actions
Each year, the staff dialogue helps employees map out their career paths and development plan for the year and possibly the future. The staff dialogue is a transparent process with active participation from the staff.
Position:
Employee and manager have a common understanding of the position.
Targets:
The employee and the manager discuss target attainment and agree on targets for the next year.
Analysis:
Employee and manger analyze what factors have influenced the target attainment, and also the strengths and weaknesses of the employee.
Potential:
An assessment of the employee’s potential for development
Actions:
Based on the analysis, specific measures are meted to help the employee in development.
Attached is the Development Catalogue listing the various areas where Siemens staff can explore personal development in the diverse functional areas, function type, operational field, operational area and business type.
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Personal Development
The most meaningful aspect of personal development is the accumulation of work experiences and off-the-job developmental activities that broaden an employee’s skills and abilities. Every employee in Siemens is provided with development experiences opportunities which encompass the following: