How is Performance Management going to change under DCIPS?
The DCIPS performance management system is intended to provide a common framework and a fair and equitable process for evaluating performance throughout the Department of Defense (DoD). With the implementation of DCIPS, the Army Intelligence functional and HR communities will no longer use Total Army Performance Evaluation System (TAPES). DCIPS mandates the use of the Performance Appraisal Assessment (PAA) Tool, an automated performance management system; a change from the paper-based TAPES. The PAA Tool shows relevant performance elements and performance objectives for each employee and also captures a midpoint and final rating. Employees will continue to be encouraged to take ownership of their performance and success. Civilian employees at all levels will be recognized for their success and their accomplishments, and conversely, held accountable for poor results of their work. Open communication between supervisors and employees will continue to be critical to ensure that goals and
