Maximize the Effectiveness of Short-Term Incentive Plans
Focus on leveraging a STIP to drive behavior and results, rather than just a necessary cost to running the organization.
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Please note that the content on this page is retired. This content is not maintained and may contain information or links that are out of date.STIPs that do not have a tangible impact on the organization and are not aligned with organizational objectives often:
- Motivate significant spend with a lack of return.
- Risk becoming viewed as an entitlement rather than an earned reward.
- Reward employees who do not meet expectations, discouraging desired behavior.
- Result in significant spend with a lack of return.
- Risk becoming viewed as an entitlement rather than an earned reward.
- Confuse rather than drive intended behaviors.
An optimized STIP:
- Identifies and controls for behavioral risks.
- Rewards and retains top talent.
- Clarifies expectations, behaviors, and resulting payouts.
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Module 1: Assess the Current Organizational State and STIP
The Purpose
- Identify the needs of the organization to tailor and optimize the STIP.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Current state of STIP evaluated. Key objectives and behaviors identified to align the STIP with organizational goals.
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| 1.1 | Assess current state. |
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| 1.2 | Evaluate current STIP (optional). |
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| 1.3 | Determine organizational objectives that the STIP will support. |
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Module 2: Define STIP Structure and Eligibility
The Purpose
Design a STIP that is customized to the organization.
Key Benefits Achieved
A focused STIP that drives employee behavior and results.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 2.1 | Identify STIP structure. |
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| 2.2 | Determine STIP participation. |
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| 2.3 | Select performance measures. |
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Module 3: Plan to Design and Implement the STIP
The Purpose
- Evaluate risk posed by STIP design.
- Plan STIP training, communication, and implementation process.
Key Benefits Achieved
- Incorporate risk mitigation into the STIP.
- An implementation plan for the STIP that addresses potential risks.
| Activities: | Outputs: | |
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| 3.1 | Examine potential risk associated with each performance measure. |
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| 3.2 | Identify how to gather data. |
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| 3.3 | Plan to design and implement the STIP. |
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