So much of our job as managers is communicating what’s going right, what’s going wrong, and where we want to go. Providing effective feedback is a critical skill for managers not only in performance management, but in day-to-day life of a leader.

Many managers view Performance Improvement Plans as a step toward termination. However, when used correctly, they are a coaching tool designed to help employees succeed, not performance manage them out.

The one thing I wish someone told me when I was starting my leadership career.

Let’s dig into why this method is widely used and whether it is truly effective.