I've been talking to many stressed out HR professionals over the past month or two.  They're all in the process of launching newly revamped Performance Management processes and/or systems for their organizations.  The Performance Management process is one of the few high-profile Talent Management processes that touches virtually every person in your organization!  Often, it is the Performance Management process that really defines the face of HR to the organization.

Whether your project involves the launch of brand new technology, or enhancing processes that were previously put in place, here are a few best practices to help ease your transition: