Performance Excellence

Performance Excellence is a performance management process lasting throughout the year. It is designed to meet the needs of individuals and the university.

MSU needs talented staff who are continually developing their skills to meet the needs of a rapidly changing world. Every staff member contributes to the overall success of MSU's educational, research and outreach missions. All staff members, no matter how skilled, need to keep learning. Both supervisors and employees have a responsibility to participate and engage with this process.

New! Performance Excellence Refresh

Resources and forms have been updated effective September 1, 2026. These updates are designed to better support ongoing dialogue between supervisors and employees, align with current Performance Excellence practices, improve clarity and consistency, and reflect university values and strategic priorities.

Please view this one hour Performance Excellence Refresh Webinar for additional information.

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