Transform Performance Plans: The Manager’s Guide to True Growth

A free Toolkit that Replaces Outdated PIPs with a Scientifically-Backed Process for Justice, Goals, and Efficacy.

The “Performance Improvement Plan” has a reputation problem. For employees, it’s a dreaded final warning. For managers, it’s often a bureaucratic hurdle. But what if you could turn that around? What if you could use a structured process that genuinely helps people improve, fosters trust, and aligns with the best of psychological science?

Your current PIP process is likely failing because its “engine” is broken. It lacks the foundational elements of fairness, clear goal-setting, and confidence-building that are essential for behavioral change. This toolkit re-engineers that process, providing you with the framework and tools to implement a developmental approach that actually works. Move beyond compliance and toward true capability building.

Inside the Performance Development Toolkit, you’ll receive everything you need to build impactful plans:

• The PIP Reboot Readiness Checklist: Ensure you’re prepared and set for success before you even start, grounding your process in fairness.
• The Three Pillars PIP Template: A fillable, structured plan document built on the science of Justice, Goals, and Efficacy, replacing vague directives with clear, actionable steps.
• Weekly Check-in Guide: Prompts and best practices for conducting effective, coaching-oriented check-ins that support growth, not just monitoring.
• The Subversive Manager’s Mindset Card: A printable reminder to empower you to lead with empathy and accountability, even when organizational pressures lean otherwise.
• Bonus: A brief example PIP demonstrating how to apply the three pillars for a Tech Product Lead, ensuring you understand the level of specificity required.

Stop dreading the PIP. Start leading with a process that develops talent, builds trust, and drives real results. Equip yourself with the proven science and practical tools to transform performance conversations.

Download Your Free Performance Development Toolkit Now!