Individual performance management, when viewed as a process of promoting employees' talents and performance in their respective roles, is the driver that underlies organizational performance. This week's Assignment examines the role of individual performance and its cycle by looking closely at the flow of activities and opportunities associated with it.

1. Identify the importance of viewing performance over a period of time versus at a single point in time.

2. Establish a preferred review cycle time based on alternative choices, providing a rationale for your choice.

3. Describe and elaborate on 4-6 factors that can influence individual performance and impact an individual's performance review at the end of the cycle.

4. Discuss at least 2 strategies essential to preventing individual performance from missing targeted goals and/or becoming de-railed.

5. Draw conclusions regarding the importance of an effective process for Individual Performance Management and briefly explain in depth.

6. Describe a graphic that establishes the flow of activities associated with The Cycle of Individual Performance Management.