Performance measure are largely based on historical precedent, which means people only need to perform to the level of their past performance. But such an approach does not drive excellence. By implementing more proactive performance measures, I believe that the organization will be better equipped going forward to meet the challenges of the future. But part of the plan is specifically to identify underperformers and either raise their level or to encourage them to move on. That is going to upset many people, especially those who have grown accustomed to poor habits, and those whose skill set is ill-suited to the performance level being asked of them.
A final cause for resistance will come from the fact that the change is really seen as something that has no motivation. This is where communication will be important. I am envisioning a change that is proactive. Most people really only see the need for change when there is a crisis, when something isn't working. My intent is to start to change the mindset of the organization with respect to change, so that proactive change is the norm. FedEx has historically been somewhat reactive to change, for example responding to economic shifts with restructuring, but the objective now is to make FedEx more proactive in terms of strategy, and repositioning the organization to take on this mindset.
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