Episode 4: Performance Development That Works

Set clear expectations. Drive people value. Reduce people risk. Eliminate Performance Reviews.

Wednesday 25 March 2026 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM AEDT | Zoom

TALKING PEOPLE! Episode 4 tackles a topic that affects every leader and business… Performance Development That Works. 

In this session, Jenna Paulin and Paul Jansz will unpack:

  • Why traditional performance management often misses the mark
  • The difference between performance management and performance improvement
  • How to create job descriptions that define value, not just tasks
  • Setting KPIs that drive outcomes, not activity
  • Why it may be time to move beyond the “tick and flick” annual review

 

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Why this session matters

Performance problems don’t always start with poor effort.

Sometimes, they start with unclear expectations.

In Episode 4 of TALKING PEOPLE!, Jenna and Paul are tackling a topic that affects every leader and business.

Setting Your People Up For Success

What does “setting someone up for success” actually mean? Where do leaders unintentionally create confusion? How often should expectations really be reviewed?

Position Descriptions That Actually Work 

Most position descriptions describe tasks, not value. We’ll explore what a modern, useful position description looks like and why outdated ones quietly increase risk for a business.

Ditching The Tick-And-Flick Performance Review

Annual reviews don’t improve performance… regular conversations do. We go into why traditional performance reviews are ineffective, and how to create a process that works and adds two-way value.

What TALKING PEOPLE!
is all about

Practical + legal insights

We break down complex HR and Fair Work requirements into clear, actionable steps so you can lead with confidence and stay compliant.

The employee lifecycle, start to finish

We explore every stage of the employee lifecycle: From hiring and onboarding to performance, culture, and retention (and more!)

Real conversations, real solutions

Hosted by Paul Jansz and Jenna Paulin, each episode gives you straight-to-the-point strategies you can use in your business right away.

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