Gainsharing Implementation Steps

We have developed a proven step-by-step approach to achieve the objectives of Gainsharing in your organization. These steps are summarized as follows (a diagram of the implementation flow is also available):

1. Education/orientation for management staff.

• Evaluating the climate and organizational readiness.
• Laying the foundation for success.

2. Goal Development, performance measures, and bonus formula development.

• Identification and prioritizing of Gainsharing goals.
• Development of performance management measurement system.
• Calculation development and performance simulations.

3. General employee awareness training sessions

• Employee Involvement and Gainsharing.

4. Formal Plan Development Phase

• Education of Employee Design Team regarding gainsharing, roles, consensus decision making, meeting effectiveness, and personal styles.
• Design Team preparation of plan document.
• Education for supervisors on employee involvement and managing in a Gainsharing environment.
• Preparation and kick-off of plant-wide communication and education session on the Gainsharing plan.

5. Implementation Phase

• Initial involvement team(s) and supervisor training on: the Gainsharing plan, administration of the involvement system, record keeping, establishment of norms, conducting meetings, and providing feedback.
• Training for general employee population on performance measures, the bonus calculation, and employee roles in a Gainsharing environment.
• Gainsharing coordinator training focusing on his/her role and responsibilities.

6. Monitoring Phase

• Follow-up training and critique of involvement team(s), review board meetings, and communication activities.
• Administration and feedback of a Gainsharing evaluation survey 4 to 6 months after implementation. Development of an action plan.
• If appropriate, follow-up training for supervisors and involvement team(s) on relationships, teamwork, and problem solving.

Diagram of Implementation Steps