Why Managers, Not HR, Should Own Team Performance
A common misconception in many organizations is that HR should be responsible for driving the performance of the entire company. While HR plays a crucial role in providing tools and frameworks, it’s a flawed mindset to place full accountability on HR. Here’s why:
Managers Directly Influence Performance
Managers work closely with their teams, understanding their strengths, weaknesses, and development areas. They’re in the best position to set goals, provide feedback, and drive performance.
HR is a Support Function, Not a Direct Manager
HR’s role is to facilitate processes, provide resources, and offer training. They equip managers to lead effectively but cannot directly manage team productivity on a day-to-day basis.
Leadership Drives Results
Performance is a reflection of how well managers lead, motivate, and align their teams with company goals. Strong leadership is key to hitting performance targets.
Accountability Should Be Shared, Not Shifted
Shifting responsibility to HR dilutes leadership accountability and creates a dependency culture. Managers must take ownership of team performance to foster growth and achieve results.
In conclusion, performance management is a shared responsibility. HR supports the process, but managers and team leads must take the lead in driving team success.
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