ACE (Achieve, Contribute, Excel) Performance Management
ACE (Achieve, Contribute, Excel) is the foundation for performance and engagement at TC, extending beyond the annual review to foster ongoing growth. Through these steps, we enable personal and collective success, reinforcing our commitment to employee growth and the TC Way Forward. It aligns with TC's strategic priorities—Creating a Smarter, Healthier, and More Equitable World—and is driven by our commitment to building a more agile, engaged, inclusive, and innovative College.
ACE Performance Management Module Training: Did you miss the live session? Join the TCHR Team in this recorded training, where we introduce ACE Performance Management (Achieve, Contribute, and Excel).
The session covers everything you need to:
- Set SMARTER goals.
- Have effective 1:1 conversations with your manager.
- Track your progress and navigate the ACE system.
Take the next step in your performance journey and watch the session at your convenience. ACE your performance review with us!
ACE Performance Management System Training Guide (full guide)
A Comprehensive Performance Management Guide for Managers and Supervisors
View these helpful and quick videos to guide you through the performance review process.
Employees
- Discovering Your Strengths (2m 24s)
- Aligning With Your Manager’s Goals (2m 48s)
- Setting Adaptive Performance Goals (4m 22s)
- Managing Emotions During Feedback (4m 6s)
Managers
- Performance Management: Setting Goals and Managing Performance (19m)
- Setting Team and Employee Goals Using SMART Methodology (2m 5s)
- Establishing a Coaching Relationship (3m 40s)
- Providing Performance Feedback (2m 40s)
Micro Learning Guides: Short, focused learning materials to help you stay engaged.
Enhance ACE Performance Management Guide for Supervisors & Managers
New sections include:
- What if an employee is not meeting performance expectations? (pg. 11)
- Identifying the root causes of low performance (pg. 12)
LinkedIn Learning Paths
Mastering the ACE Review – Employees
Learn how to engage in productive review conversations, seek feedback, and discover resources to support your professional growth.
Mastering the ACE Review – Managers
Gain strategies to excel in mid-year and year-end reviews, conduct impactful check-ins, and provide feedback that strengthens team dynamics.
Career Conversation Guides
Employee: Your mid-year review is not just about performance—it’s an opportunity to align your career goals and explore growth opportunities. Use the Career Conversations Guide to:
- Reflect on your progress and development needs.
- Identify key skills you want to enhance.
- Discuss potential career pathways with your manager.
This mid-year checklist helps clarify your development path and ensure you’re moving in the right direction.
Manager: Career conversations are a key opportunity to support your employees' growth and align their aspirations with organizational opportunities. Use the Manager Career Conversation Guide to:
- Understand your employees’ career goals, skills, and interests.
- Facilitate meaningful talent conversations.
- Provide coaching and development opportunities.
- Identify ways to support internal mobility and professional growth.
Coming Soon: LinkedIn Learning Returns in March
Stay tuned for live workshops featuring the latest platform updates and career development insights for faculty and staff.
Please review and download this double-sided, one-page document outlining strategies for the ACE Process.
We’re excited to share that we are developing a comprehensive FAQ section for the ACE performance process. This resource will provide you with answers and guidance at your fingertips. In the meantime, please feel free to reach out to HRISTeam@tc.columbia.edu if you need assistance with the performance system or have any other questions.
Your inquiries will help us create an informative FAQ section that meets your needs!