Read: The Adobe Case Study by Stanford University and the Adbobe check-in toolkit (see links above)
Answer the following questions:
What was the catalyst for changing Adobe’s performance management process?
How was Adobe’s previous performance review process out of alignment with the company’s strategic vision and goals?
What was Adobe’s previous process and why was it problematic?
How was Adobe’s internal communication style contributing to the problems with their prior performance management process?
How did Adobe fix the problem?
How did the performance management process before and after Adobe implemented the “Check-in” method affect employees, managers and the organization as a whole?
According to Adobe’s check-in toolkit, what are the three phases of check-in? Why do you think they are aligned this way?
If you were an employee at Adobe, would you enjoy participating in this process? Do you think it would be motivating to you?