Instructions: This quick assessment can be completed by the CEO or Board Chair to identify the strengths and development areas for your organization’s performance management system.

	Key Questions	Not Really	Somewhat/Don't Know	Definitely yes!
	Does your annual planning process identify key goals and objectives that are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time bound?
	Have you experienced a significant increase in the demand for programs and services?
	Are your critical staff, Board, committee, and volunteer positions fully staffed?
	Has your organization received recognition for excellence in your field from an outside organization?
	Has the organization’s image in the community increased measurably lately?
	Does your employee performance review process reward and recognize excellence in employee performance?
	In the past 12-24 months, have you seen an increase in both donors and dollars?
	Are there measurement tools in place for each employee to understand the organization’s success, as well as their personal contributions toward achieving the organization’s vision?
	Are you confident that Board and staff members can articulate the organization’s measurable achievements to key stakeholders?
	Is your organization meeting its financial goals?

If the number of "Definitely yes!" answers is less than 5, your organization’s performance or performance management process needs to be improved. Immediately begin efforts to measure and improve its potential or call us for a complimentary two-hour consultation on steps you can take to enhance your process.