The initial steps of the performance management cycle involve

performance evaluation, when the manager and the employee discuss and compare the targeted performance goals and supporting behaviors with the actual results.

evaluating the effectiveness of the performance management system is necessary to determine needed changes.

providing employees with training, necessary resources and tools, and frequent feedback communication.

an employee and a manager identifying what the employee can do to capitalize on performance strengths.

identifying what the company is trying to accomplish $($goals or objectives$),$ creating a set of key performance dimensions, and developing performance measures.