Performance Resources
Cornerstone Conversations represents a new approach to performance excellence at WSU, including new ways of thinking, talking, and supporting each other to set and reach goals. It may feel like there is a lot to learn right from the start, but we can assure you that even taking a few small steps at the beginning will put you on solid ground and you will have plenty of support along the way. We are excited to work and learn with you throughout the next year to help you on your path to success.
How will we learn together?
The Cornerstone Conversations curriculum provides you with essential support during all four phases of the process:
- Plan: Setting Goals during Annual Performance Planning
- Nurture: Providing Feedback, Coaching & Support
- Ensure: Touching Base on Progress at the Midyear Check-In
- Celebrate: Recognizing Accomplishments at the Annual Review
Within each phase, you'll find a rich set of learning resources to meet your needs. Whether you prefer the structure of live training, the immediate feedback of coaching, the convenience of on-demand courses or a mix of all three €" we've got you covered
All you need to get started is a bit of curiosity, so we invite you to explore the tabs below.
Contact your HR Consultant at any time for guidance or with questions.
- Plan for Success: Establish Goals
The FY25 Annual Performance Plan will be updated based upon campus feedback received but still prepares you to discuss, set and enter performance and learning & development goals in Cornerstone Conversations. See the "We heard you" section of our main webpage for more information on what's new! The topics and resources below will support you in taking these important first steps. Learning Resources & Tools:
- Staff User Manual: Annual Performance Plan
- Staff: Completing & Submitting Goals (video)
- Leader User Manual: Annual Performance Plan
- Leader: Approval & Using Bulk Actions (video)
Webinars:
- One-Minute Sprint: “Goal Writing: Good to Great” video tutorial
- Using ChatGPT to write an example performance goal: ChatGPT PDF and ChatGPT video
- Nurture Success: Ongoing Conversations
The Nurture phase concentrates on building the skills and mindset to energize your goals and support progress through communication. A highlight of this process is the Cornerstones Touchpoint tool, which provides a framework for productive conversations about progress. The topics and resources below will support you in cultivating success in your work and professional growth.Learning Resources & Tools:
- Ensure Success: Mid-Year Check In
Cornerstone Conversations includes a Mid-Year Check In that provides an opportunity to honor progress, identify barriers to success, and adjust support as needed. This module equips you to communicate effectively during the Check In and document updates in Cornerstone. The topics and resources below will support you in engaging in a productive mid-year conversation.Learning Resources & Tools:
- Staff
- Leaders
- One-on-One Coaching: Reach out to your Human Resources Consultant
- Celebrate: Annual Review
The final phase in Cornerstone Conversations is the Annual Performance Review, a time to celebrate successes, reflect on the year, and look forward to the future. This module prepares you for a productive and rewarding conversation, with support for updating goals and plans in Cornerstone to finalize the performance year. The topics and resources below will help you make the most of the Annual Performance Review conversation.Learning Resources & Tools:
- Staff
- Leaders
Log in to Cornerstone Learning and click on the Cornerstone Conversations learning curricula for even more Annual Review resources?
