Learn how to create effective, legally sound Performance Improvement Plans that drive employee growth, enhance accountability, and support long-term retention.
Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) are one of the more misunderstood tools in workforce management. Too often, they are seen as a last step before termination rather than a proactive strategy to support employee growth and organizational performance. This live webinar - Creating a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) That Works - will help human resource managers, payroll and benefits professionals, controllers, CFOs, attorneys, and business leaders transform PIPs into effective tools for improvement, accountability, and retention.
Attendees will learn how to design fair, transparent, and results-driven PIPs that balance organizational needs with employee development. By understanding the key elements of successful PIPs, avoiding common missteps, and applying proven communication and legal strategies, participants will leave with a clear framework they can immediately apply in their own organizations.
Learning Objectives
- You will be able to describe a clear, actionable framework for implementing results-driven PIPs that support accountability and improve retention.
- You will be able to discuss how to develop fair and transparent PIPs using practical communication techniques and legally sound practices.
- You will be able to identify the core components of an effective Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) that promotes both employee development and organizational goals.
- You will be able to recognize common misconceptions and pitfalls associated with PIPs and learn strategies to avoid them.
Agenda
Welcome and Introduction
- Purpose of the Session
- Why Pips Matter Across Industries
Understanding the Role of a PIP
- What a PIP Is
- What a PIP Is Not
- Alignment With Organizational Strategy and Compliance
Common Pitfalls and Why PIP Fails
- Misuse as a Termination Tool
- Lack of Clarity, Unrealistic Goals, Inadequate Support
- Cultural and Legal Risks
Building an Effective PIP Framework
- Clear Performance Expectations and Measurable Goals
- Fairness, Transparency, and Policy Alignment
- Timelines and Milestones That Motivate Growth
Communication and Support Strategies
- Tone in the Initial PIP Meeting
- Coaching, Mentoring, and Supervisor Accountability
- Two-Way Communication and Documentation
Legal and Compliance Considerations
- Protecting Organizations From Liability
- Employee Rights and Workplace Equity
- When to Involve Legal Counsel
Practical Application
- Real-World Examples
- Lessons Learned
Speakers
LeRoy Thompson, Jr.
LeRoy Thompson & Associates LLC
- Managing Director, Thompson & Associates LLC; formerly Associate with McKinsey & Company, Practice Leader in Worldwide Strategy at Kepner-Tregoe, and Senior Consultant with Booz Allen Hamilton specializing in large-scale change management initiatives with federal agencies
- Practice emphasizes all aspects of leadership development, performance management, DEIA strategy, organizational change, and workplace culture/climate assessment; facilitation style is interactive, engaging, and tool-based—participants describe his sessions as energetic, practical, and memorable
- Accomplished Speaker/Teacher
- Author/Publication accomplishments include: Mastering the Challenges of Change (recipient of the Newberry Book Club Award), Foundations And New Frontiers of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion (made New York Times Book List), and an article: E-Commerce; Changing the Rules of Strategy Implementation published in Strategy and Leadership magazine
- Membership/Recognition: Firm recognized by HR Tech Outlook as a Top DEI Firm of 2022; consultant to organizations such as NASA, U.S. Departments of Energy, Justice, Commerce, and Defense; Arlington County; Citigroup; BMW; Motorola; Marriott; and the Library of Congress
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree in English and American Literature and Language from Harvard University; Master’s Degree in Finance and International Business from Columbia University School of Business; Certified Agile Scrum Master; Certified Virtual Master Presenters
Who Should Attend
This live webinar is designed for human resource managers, payroll professionals, benefits managers, controllers, CFOs, accountants, personnel managers, compensation managers, business owners, office managers, and attorneys.
