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	Java theory and practice: Performance management -- do you have a plan? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Performance management is often considered a fl art, because performance problems often don't emerge until the application is completely developed.
		For any given performance issue, the solution might be as simple as replacing an algorithm with a more efficient one, using caching to reduce redundant computation, or just adding more hardware.
		Performance measurement and planning should be integrated into the process from the beginning, with separate, interleaved iterations for development and performance measurement and tuning.
	www-106.ibm.com /developerworks/java/library/j-jtp03253.html (1519 words)

	Performance management - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Performance measurement is the process of assessing progress toward achieving predetermined goals, while performance management is building on that process adding the relevant communication and action on the progress achieved against these predetermined goals (Bourne, M.,Franco, M. and Wilkes, J. Corporate performance management.
		Performance improvement is any effort targeted at closing the gap between Actual Results and Desired Results.
		Business performance management (BPM) is a set of processes that help businesses discover efficient use of their business units, financial, human and material resources.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Performance_management (308 words)

	Performance Management
		Performance Management is the process of planning, defining, measuring, analyzing, reporting and tuning the performance of resources including data networks, hardware and operating systems, applications and services.
		The Performance Management process is designed to assure that each of the systems is performing in such a manner that service level objectives are met.
		When Performance Management determines that the resolution of a performance problem requires hardware changes, this information is communicated to Capacity Management for use in the development of the Master Equipment Plan.
	www.dcag.com /webdocs/PERFORM1.htm (1666 words)

	Performance Management: Best Practices White Paper
		Another major issue complicating performance management is that although high network availability is becoming mission-critical for both large enterprise and service provider networks, the tendency is to seek short-term economic gains at the risk of incurring (often unforeseen) higher costs in the long run.
		Performance management is an umbrella term that incorporates the configuration and measurement of distinct performance areas.
		The relation to performance management is through the baseline and the data variables that you are using.
	www.cisco.com /warp/public/126/perfmgmt.htm (7095 words)

	Encyclopedia: Performance management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		In computing, a performance problem is identified by slowed responses or by complete failures to respond.
		In Organizational development, performance improvement is the process whereby the organization looks to modify the current level of performance in order to achieve a better level of output.
		Business Performance Management (BPM) is a set of processes that help organizations optimize business performance.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Performance-management (673 words)

	Java theory and practice: Performance management -- do you have a plan? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Performance management is often considered a fl art, because performance problems often don't emerge until the application is completely developed.
		Performance measurement and planning should be integrated into the process from the beginning, with separate, interleaved iterations for development and performance measurement and tuning.
		Performance optimization should be driven by performance goals and supported by performance measurement.
	www-128.ibm.com /developerworks/java/library/j-jtp03253.html (1563 words)

	Network Baselining and Performance Management (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Performance management is the ongoing analysis of network capacity requirements that ensures sufficient network bandwidth is available to meet performance objectives.
		Ideally, performance management is predominantly forward-looking -- it takes into consideration trends in network utilization as well as upcoming changes in the application environment (using modeling tools to analyze the network impact of new applications).
		Baselining is used for performance management, service-level management and for aspects of fault management, but actual performance is impacted by how well the other aspects of network management are implemented.
	www.networkcomputing.com /netdesign/base1.html (610 words)

	Pilat - Solutions - Performance Management
		Performance Management is a sophisticated blend of business processes, behavioral engineering, assessment, and data collection; hence why improvements to it are often so illusive.
		Yet moving beyond mere objective setting and annual appraisal to true Performance Management is a challenge.
		Performance Management options encompass performance and development planning and alignment, progress monitoring and chasing, and interim and periodic appraisal.
	www.pilat-nai.com /solutions/performance.asp (232 words)

	Amazon.com: Performance Management: Books: Robert Bacal (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		You can achieve performance levels once thought unattainableÐbut only when managers and workers establish clear lines of communication, and understand how their jobs contribute to the goals of both themselves and the organization.
		Performance Management is the comprehensive guidebook on how to establish a communication system to get top performance and value from each employee.
		My favorite part has to be the idea of "no blame", and that the purpose of performance management and appraisal is not to punish or even to reward, but to identify barriers to performance, and work together with the employee to remove them, no matter where they come from.
	www.amazon.com /Performance-Management-Robert-Bacal/dp/0070718660 (1255 words)

	Whose responsibility is performance management? (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Whatever the definition of performance management, after nearly 20 years of personal experience with hundreds of organisations, I can state categorically that traditional performance management processes approach the issue like an ambulance at the bottom of the cliff.
		So as we recognise that performance management issues are simply a misunderstanding of what is important, we also recognise that effective communication is vital in pro-actively addressing performance management.
		While solutions like Starf can ensure organisations have the correct systems and processes in place to address performance management issues, the organisation also needs to address its foundation, which in the case of human resources, is at the top.
	www.istart.co.nz /index/HM20/PC0/PV21872/EX27012/AR27063 (828 words)

	Cognos Performance Management - PM Overview
		Equally important is that the Cognos Performance Management System is based on a sophisticated, best-practices methodology developed in collaboration with customers, partners and industry thought leaders.
		Cognos provides both the technology to meet specific daily process requirements, and a performance management roadmap to guide companies as they develop and implement the strategies they need to reach best-in-class status in their respective industries.
		Cognos is a world leader in business intelligence, corporate performance management, data integration, enterprise risk management, olap reporting, analytics software, Oracle business intelligence, and balanced scorecarding for the enterprise.
	www.cognos.com /products/corporate_performance_management/index.html (272 words)

	TurningPoint
		Performance management is the practice of actively using performance data to improve the public's health.
		A Performance Management System is the continuous use of all the above practices so that they are integrated into the organization's core operations.
		Performance management can be carried out at multiple levels, including the program, organization, community, and state levels.
	www.turningpointprogram.org /Pages/perfmgt.html (502 words)

	Pilot Software Announces Partnership with Integrated Performance Management and Benchmarking Specialist ePerformance ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		A comprehensive range of performance management modules within PilotWorks, Pilot's operational performance management solution, presents this complete view of operating performance and links it to critical initiatives management capabilities to help organizations more effectively drive performance in the direction of their desired goals.
		Formed in 2000 to develop a more streamlined and valuable approach to performance management, ePGI's vision is to enable fully "integrated performance management" by providing clients with a common platform and standards for managing internal and external performance information.
		Through its performance management services and on-demand benchmarking technology, clients are able to access performance management information when they need it -- on their terms, rather than being hostage to external departments, vendors, or corporate IT systems.
	www.quote.com /qc/news/story.aspx?symbols=INTERNETWIRE:100&story=200601111515_IWR_0105916 (729 words)

	SolarWinds.Net Toolset Applications - Performance Monitoring
		Network Performance Monitor - This application is a real-time network monitor that can track network latency, packet loss, availability, traffic, bandwidth utilization, CPU load, memory and disk space utilization.
		The Network Performance Monitor is ideal for monitoring the bandwidth utilization of your routers, switches and servers providing online and historical charts of your network performance.
		The Network Performance Monitor is capable of monitoring from a single server to several hundred elements.
	www.solarwinds.net /Tools/Engineer/Categories/performance_monitor.htm (407 words)

	Scorecard and Performance Management Articles, Webcasts, Resources and Strategies - BetterManagement.com
		The Balanced Scorecard is a strategic performance management methodology that translates strategy into action throughout every level of an organization.
		Explore Scorecard and Performance Management articles, white papers, and case studies for confident leadership and decision making.
		High performers excel at consistently making the critical decisions that give them the right strategic direction and a winning market focus and position.
	www.bettermanagement.com /topic/default.aspx?f=11 (434 words)

	Performance Management -- Basic Concepts
		Simply put, performance management includes activities to ensure that goals are consistently being met in an effective and efficient manner.
		Performance management can focus on performance of the organization, a department, processes to build a product or service, employees, etc. Information in this topic will give you some sense of the overall activities involved in performance management.
		The topic of performance management can be scoped to individuals/employees, groups and organizations.
	www.managementhelp.org /perf_mng/perf_mng.htm (242 words)

	Performance Management & Performance Appraisal - The Help You Need Main Page
		This page is intended to provide you with information and resources to help you improve your performance appraisal and management system, or become a better, more effective participant in the process.
		We will only take part in projects that we feel are going to result in huge improvements in performance management and appraisal.
		Finally, we are often asked to do keynote addresses and speaking engagements on performance management and appraisal topics.
	www.work911.com /performance (879 words)

	SAS Performance Management
		Our performance management capabilities help you bring context and direction to your business intelligence initiatives and support a continuous process for improvement.
		Profitability management creates highly accurate profitability metrics from detailed transactional data that drive strategic decision making and instill confidence in your performance management programs.
		Marketing performance management – Understand, align and improve the performance of your marketing efforts, as well as quantify how marketing contributes to your company’s overall success.
	www.sas.com /solutions/pm (674 words)

	Intelligent Enterprise Magazine - PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT Channel
		Strategy is what differentiates a company, yet nine out of ten firms fail to execute on their strategies.
		Performance management guru David Norton discusses the team approach to measuring and managing for breakthrough results.
		The business book "The Performance Manager" can help you turn the growing information-intensity of your job from a challenge to an advantage.
	www.intelligententerprise.com /channels/performance (541 words)

	Performance Management Project
		Managing the Performance of Lotus Notes: A Control Theoretic Approach, Neha Gandhi, Joseph L. Hellerstein, Sujay Parekh, and Dawn M Tilbury, Proceedings of the Computer Measurement Group, 2001.
		Managing the Performance Impact of Administrative Utilities," Sujay Parekh, Kevin Rose, Joseph L. Hellerstein, Sam Lightstone, Matthew Huras, and Victor Chang.
		Simultaneous Management of CPU and Memory Utilization of a Web Server using Multiple, Interacting Controls, Yixin Diao, Neha Gandhi, Sujay Parekh, August 14, 2001.
	www.research.ibm.com /PM (2824 words)

	Performance Management
		Performance management is a simple, yet systematic way to ensure that your people know what is expected of them, are focused on the right things, and are evaluated based on the results they achieve.
		A strong performance management program will help to ensure that your business achieves its bottom-line results by aligning the work people do with the results you need to achieve to be successful.
		We will help to assess any current performance management practices you might have in place, or to assess your needs if you don't have any current practices in place.
	www.envisionconsulting.biz /Perf_Mgmt.htm (213 words)

	Performance Testing - Hardware, Software and Application Performance Testing
		Our inexpensive performance testing options can provide assurance that you have designed your product correctly and that you are ready to deliver a scaleable solution.
		In addition to our lab-based performance testing, SWAT Lab can also deliver Performance Engineers to your door to evaluate the performance and limitations of your entire system and infrastructure.
		We will be happy to provide individuals who can provide you with a clearer picture of the efficiency of your internal design structures, and ways to optimize the performance of your applications.
	www.swatlab.com /qa_testing/performance.html (179 words)

	Financial Performance & Management
		Good financial practices include managing both large capital and smaller operating expenses of the practice or clinic.
		Participating in purchasing contracts for supplies, maintaining an effective inventory and ordering system, appropriate use of technology, and managing staff overtime are several examples.
		Well functioning accounting software is essential in tracking expenses by providing data for monitoring, as well as to compare performance against targets and benchmarks.
	www.mcpphealthcare.com /services/pm-financial.html (343 words)

	Performance Insight: scalable and customizable reporting tool for data from networks, systems and services (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		HP OpenView Performance Insight can help you implement service level management by monitoring and reporting on the systems, networks and applications that make up a service.
		It collects, analyzes and summarizes management data from any source and can be tailored for any audience.
		In addition to the out-of-the-box reports for popular HP OpenView tools such as Network Node Manager, Performance Agents and Internet Services, it also has prepackaged reports on a wide range of network protocols and devices.
	www.managementsoftware.hp.com /products/ovpi (293 words)

	Performance Management Articles, Webcasts, Resources and Strategies - BetterManagement.com
		The Balanced Scorecard is a strategic performance management methodology that translates strategy into action throughout every level of an organization.
		Research by The Hackett Group found that companies with world-class EPM performance generate 2.4 times three-year equity market returns, including stock price increase and dividends, of typical companies in their industry.
		Explore Performance Management articles, white papers, and case studies for confident leadership and decision making.
	www.bettermanagment.com /keycode.aspx?keycode=516990 (371 words)

	The Performance Institute - Center - Performance Management
		The Center for Government Performance Management at The Performance Institute promotes excellence and accountability to government managers by providing the latest tools and strategies for solving managerial and operational challenges across numerous government-mandated areas.
		Our mission is to identify, study and disseminate the leading performance management innovations pioneered by "best-in-class" government agencies and share this knowledge to improve transparency, performance and accountability in government management.
		Record and performance management tools used to be difficult to sift though, The following article discuses how selecting these technology solutions is becoming easier....
	www.performanceweb.org /CENTERS/GPM (239 words)

	Employee Performance Management
		Performance management can focus on performance of the organization, a department, processes to build a product or service, employees, etc. Information in this topic will give you some sense of the overall activities involved in employee performance management.
		The reader would benefit from reviewing closely related topics referenced from the section, including basics concepts in performance management, organization performance management and group performance management.
		Basic Overview of Performance Management (this information provides the foundation for organizational, group and employee management)
	www.managementhelp.org /emp_perf/emp_perf.htm (521 words)

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