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Are you responsible for understanding an employees’ experience? Have you tried to incorporate people analytics in your organization but have struggled? Have you ever wondered what it means to have a data culture? Would you like to make more data-driven decisions? These are the kinds of discussions you can expect to hear on People Analytics Deconstructed. Co-hosts Ron Landis and Jennifer Miller are co-founders of Millan Chicago, a data science consulting company dedicated to helping organizations make the most out of their data. Each week, they will ‘deconstruct’ modern and contemporary topics in the People Analytics space.

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Leveraging Data to Optimize Performance Management with Regina Taute

March 04, 2025 • Millan Chicago • Season 2 • Episode 3

In this episode, we sit down with Regina Taute, a seasoned Talent Management expert with over 20 years of experience. Regina shares her insights on the evolving role of data in performance management, exploring how different work environments, including hybrid models, can impact performance evaluation. We discuss why technology should support, not define, your organizational culture, and the critical components needed for successful performance management, no matter where your team is working from.

Key Takeaways:

The Role of Data in Performance Evaluation: Using data in performance management is crucial for accurate assessments. The shift away from traditional numeric evaluations has brought challenges when performance isn’t evaluated using quantitative approaches.
Culture Drives the Process, Not Technology: Technology alone can’t create an effective performance management system. Company culture should guide the process, ensuring it aligns with core values, mission, and business goals.
Goal Setting is Key: Clear, measurable goals are at the heart of successful performance management. Regina highlights how effective goal setting connects to broader performance strategies and how it serves as a tool for growth and improvement.
Adapting Performance Management to Hybrid Environments: Performance management needs to adapt to hybrid work environments. The key components for success include clear communication, flexibility, and consistent feedback, regardless of whether employees are in the office or working remotely.

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