Managing and Achieving Performance: Manager's Guide

Manager's Guide to Implementing Performance-Based Management

The Commission proposal on the basic provisions of the CFP considers that conservation of marine biological resources is key to achieving the objectives of the CFP; it envisages the reinforcement of multi-annual management plans to manage resources at levels that are capable of producing maximum sustainable yield (MSY), and the ending of the practice of discards.

Some of our more tangible achievements include: a conflict resolution system that allows employees to resolve workplace issues in an interest-based fashion; a performance management system for all employees and management with a particular focus on effective people management; a corporate culture of continuous learning, with significant investment in training and educational assistance; the creation of a cohesive management group to recognize the significant management responsibilities they share and to assist in leading change on the frontline; a collective bargaining regime, in which we can and do negotiate collective agreements th ...[+++]at support the business and employee needs of the CRRA; a new capacity to target our external recruitment supported by technology and simplified processes; the development of a staffing and recourse regime that is less administrative and adversarial and that promotes values, accountability of managers and dialogue; a streamlined staffing program whereby the time to hire staff has been reduced; and a strategic and management-led employment equity program resulting in a strong record of representation of designated groups.

Second, a reverse onus could have the potential of creating unintended adverse effects on a manager's ability to take legitimate disciplinary measures, or other measures, to manage employee performance for a year after the disclosure.

We also noted that management accountability mechanisms needed to be strengthened to enable the Centre to manage staff and senior management performance.