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Alignment of Engagement Programs and Evaluation Planning

In far too many situations, employee engagement programs are implemented without a complete picture of the reason for the program. Pursuing initiatives without knowing why or identifying clear performance and business needs up front can be disastrous in today’s economic climate. Evaluation is too often an afterthought. This chapter explores why it is important to plan ahead, how to use the V-Model to align programs with business needs, the process of integrating needs with the evaluation, and the steps and artifacts included in evaluation planning.

ACHIEVING THE PROPER ALIGNMENT

The basis for an employee engagement program adding value rests on the rationale for its existence and the ...

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