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Performance Phrases For Performance Reviews

This completely revised and updated second edition of Perfect Phrases for Performance Reviews provides hundres of ready-made phrases you can use to clearly communicate any employee performance in 74 different skill areas. ...more

Perfect Phrases For Setting Performance Goals

This completely revised and updated second edition of Perfect Phrases for Setting Performance Goals provides hundreds of precisely worded performance goals you can put to use in virtually any situation. ...more

Performance Management - A Briefcase Book Second Edition Perfromance Managment A Briefcase Book

Proven strategies for maximizing employee commitment and performance As a manager, you know that employee performance is your most important asset—but are you making smart, well-thought-out efforts to leverage it to its fullest? Manager’s Guide to Performance Management helps you get the most out of your people by focusing on performance planning (instead of appraising), creating a dialog (instead of issuing directives), and solving problems (instead of pointing blame). ... more

 

It's natural that prospective customers want to know what things will cost, and I can guarantee you that if you contract with us, you'll have a firm cost. However, it's not possible to quote you costs for most of our services without knowing what you need or want.

One reason is that we customize everything.

Not to worry, though, because I can explain how we charge, and the principles to which we abide.

From Your Perspective

  • If you contract with us for any of our performance management help services, we try to make sure you know exactly what you will be paying, and you will know upfront. There can be some exceptions, particularly with consulting services which sometimes alter mid-stream when clients want to change the process.  We do it this way, because customers should know what they will be paying, upfront.
  • Training fees are based on a flat rate, usually on a per session basis. We do not charge on a per person basis. We don't charge on an hourly basis, since customers shouldn't be penalized if we are slow to get work done, and we shouldn't be penalized because we're really efficient. We don't charge extra for needs assessment, developing the custom designed content or course materials. In other words, we keep it simple.
  • One-To-One Coaching is a new service, and our plan is to charge on a modified per hour rate of time. Stay tuned.

Flexible Pricing On Performance Management Services

Because our clients come from so many different sectors, geographic areas, and have such differing needs, we use a flexible negotiated pricing model. That means that we often ask clients what's reasonable for them to pay for the specific service, and negotiate around that.

Here's why: If you are a small business, or let's say a charitable organization, it seems reasonable to make our performance management services available, particularly when price can be a barrier. For example, we've done work for clients on performance management for as little as $300, but don't get your hopes up! We've also done work at over ten times that price.

We have bills to pay, of course, but we want you to get the help you need, and if that means flexing to your budget issues, we'll do that, as best we can.

So, we'll work with you to come up with numbers that work for everyone.

 

 

About Company

Bacal & Associates was founded in 1992 by consultant and book author, Robert Bacal. Robert's books on performance management and reviews have been published by McGraw-Hill. He is available for consultation, training and keynote speaking on performance and management at work.

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We Believe

  • Performance management and appraisal MUST be a partnership between manager and employee where BOTH benefit.
  • Performance management can be the lever for improved employee engagement.
  • The review process is the LEAST important part of performance management
  • If managers aren't managing employee performance, why are they there?

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  • Email: [email protected]
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  • Bacal & Associates
  • 722 St. Isidore Rd.
  • Casselman
  • Ontario
  • Canada, K0A 1M0