Janus is a fully integrated suite of materials - paper-based or on-line - that will help individuals, teams, and whole organizations set effective performance goals, build competency standards, and conduct an effective appraisal. The system provided a comprehensive, step-by-step approach for both appraisees and appraisers, with training material, coaching guides, forms, and templates, all contained within three volumes. The Janus On-Line Assessment System can aid in managing the whole process, including the competency-based self, 180-degree, or 360-degree performing feedback assessment process.

Available On-Line or Paper-Based

• All the Janus materials can be accessed, used, and printed from
  the web site.
  
• All the Janus materials are provided in a 3-volume set.
  
• Choose either a paper-based template or the Janus On-Line Assessment System for performing your feedback assessments.

Customizable and Reproducible

• The Janus paper-based materials include all materials on Microsoft Word^TM CDs, for easy customization and printing.
  
• Both On-Line and Paper-Based, Janus may be reproduced and used freely at the site they are licensed for.

The Janus Performance Management System is divided into three major parts:

Volume/Part One

This volume provides a navigational guide to the whole Janus process, and explains how Janus can be tailored to match individual needs by developing the competencies that are most relevant to a particular individual. Seven training modules are included:

• Introduction to the Performance Management System.
  
• Taking the Performance Initiative
  
• Setting Performance Goals and Objectives
  
• Giving and Receiving Performance Feedback
  
• Coaching for Performance Excellence
  
• Conducting a Performance Update Discussion
  
• Handling Unacceptable Performance
  

Also included:

• The Performance Progress Update Discussion: Manager and Employee Booklet.

For information about Janus On-Line, call 1-800-822-2801.