{"id":37533,"date":"2024-05-22T11:46:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-22T01:46:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hradev.connexionpoint.com.au\/?p=37533"},"modified":"2024-05-22T11:46:20","modified_gmt":"2024-05-22T01:46:20","slug":"performance-management-fact-or-myth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hradev.connexionpoint.com.au\/?p=37533","title":{"rendered":"Performance Management \u2013 Fact or Myth?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"37533\" class=\"elementor elementor-37533\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-fe9a290 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"fe9a290\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-f55b2e5\" data-id=\"f55b2e5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c3835a3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c3835a3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Performance Management \u2013 Fact or Myth? <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ea7512a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ea7512a\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-86802b5\" data-id=\"86802b5\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-601ec39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"601ec39\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-dcb0ab2\" data-id=\"dcb0ab2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-748095c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"748095c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t<P>Managing performance of employees can be difficult, however providing feedback and support provides an environment for the employee to learn, develop and thrive.<\/P> \n\n<P>Often what we hear from our clients is they struggle to understand the truth about performance management and what options they have in managing the performance of their employees.<\/P> \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-4ffef1d\" data-id=\"4ffef1d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f2f3d08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"f2f3d08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-image{text-align:center}.elementor-widget-image a{display:inline-block}.elementor-widget-image a img[src$=\".svg\"]{width:48px}.elementor-widget-image img{vertical-align:middle;display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"295\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/hradev.connexionpoint.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Performance-Management.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-37539\" alt=\"Performance Management\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hradev.connexionpoint.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Performance-Management.jpg 295w, https:\/\/hradev.connexionpoint.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Performance-Management-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 295px) 100vw, 295px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-d228efe elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"d228efe\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9f3dfd8\" data-id=\"9f3dfd8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0260ada elementor-widget elementor-widget-elementskit-accordion\" data-id=\"0260ada\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"elementskit-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ekit-wid-con\" >\n        <div class=\"elementskit-accordion accoedion-primary\" id=\"accordion-6a3e9b1563b3f\">\n\n            \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card active\">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-0-0260ada\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-6d0b6e46a3e9b1563b3f\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-6d0b6e46a3e9b1563b3f\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-6d0b6e46a3e9b1563b3f\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Myth #1: Performance management is only about highlighting employee weaknesses. <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-right icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-right icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-6d0b6e46a3e9b1563b3f\" class=\" show collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-0-0260ada\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a3e9b1563b3f\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <p>Performance management is not about emphasising weaknesses. Without genuine feedback some employees might fail to learn and thrive. Instead, performance management is about employees feeling and being supported in removing barriers to success, acknowledging their strengths, and clearly identifying future goals.<\/p> \n\n<p><strong>Fact:<\/strong> The key relationship is between the employee and employer and the style of the performance management discussion. The discussion should be a safe place for the employee to reflect on strengths and development areas and plan for growth.<\/P>                         <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-1-0260ada\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-4e1b1646a3e9b1563b3f\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-4e1b1646a3e9b1563b3f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-4e1b1646a3e9b1563b3f\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Myth #2: The employee must have a support person at every meeting. <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-right icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-right icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-4e1b1646a3e9b1563b3f\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-1-0260ada\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a3e9b1563b3f\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <P>There is no requirement in the Fair Work Act or elsewhere in legislation that requires an employee to have a support person in any performance discussion.<\/P> \n\n<P>It is important to note that if an employee asks to have a support person, one should be accommodated.<\/P> \n\n<P><strong>Fact:<\/strong> An employee who feels well supported is more likely to be a willing participant in the performance management process. A support person can make an employee feel safe in an environment that may otherwise cause them angst.<\/P>                         <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-2-0260ada\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-172b7666a3e9b1563b3f\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-172b7666a3e9b1563b3f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-172b7666a3e9b1563b3f\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Myth #3: Performance improvement plan includes all the duties and responsibilities. <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-right icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-right icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-172b7666a3e9b1563b3f\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-2-0260ada\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a3e9b1563b3f\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <P><strong>False!<\/strong> A position description outlines the position requirements which includes related tasks and any duties required to be fulfilled. For this reason, the position description is a great resource in referencing the focus points of a performance improvement plan or highlighting key performance indicators. The performance improvement plan and any performance review should focus directly on the key outcomes that are imperative to the success of the role. Focusing on too much at once can be overwhelming and lead to further performance issues. Performance improvement plans need to be clear, concise, reasonable, and achievable. <\/P> \n\n<P><strong>Fact:<\/strong> Key areas for improvement should be linked to a training or development plan which is often set out as part of the performance review or performance improvement plan and sets out how the employee will be supported and enabled to meet the performance expectations and make meaningful improvements.<\/P> \n\n<P>Where an employee is not meeting the expectation of performance in the role an improvement plan focuses on the underperformance in key areas with specific time frames for measuring and monitoring the employees, growth and improvement in those key areas and identify any ongoing gaps. The performance should be regularly reviewed, and a performance improvement plan should include the dates of all reviews.<\/P>                         <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-3-0260ada\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-212f1146a3e9b1563b3f\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-212f1146a3e9b1563b3f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-212f1146a3e9b1563b3f\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Myth #4: An employee must agree to or \u201csign off\u201d on performance expectations and goals. <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-right icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-right icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-212f1146a3e9b1563b3f\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-3-0260ada\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a3e9b1563b3f\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <P>Ideally you and your employee can agree on a supportive pathway to improvement. However, sometimes an agreement can be tricky. Emotion can often lead to a difference in opinion, which is okay and can be recorded. <\/P> \n\n<P>Clients often report not receiving a \u201csigned\u201d returned document from an employee and feel restrained by the lack of agreement or engagement. Although agreement is the ideal, a lack of agreement need not delay progress.<\/P> \n\n<P><strong>Fact:<\/strong> As the employer, you set the standard of work and the expectations of performance.<\/P> \n\n<P>If the expected quality and work performance is reasonable and within an employee's range of skills and the role requirements, as the employer you can direct the employee to work towards an expected level of output and performance. One of those expectations can also include the employee participation in the workplace and engagement in the performance improvement and or performance management process.<\/P>                         <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                \n                <div class=\"elementskit-card \">\n                    <div class=\"elementskit-card-header\" id=\"primaryHeading-4-0260ada\">\n                        <a href=\"#collapse-eaccafc6a3e9b1563b3f\" class=\"ekit-accordion--toggler elementskit-btn-link collapsed\" data-ekit-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#Collapse-eaccafc6a3e9b1563b3f\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"Collapse-eaccafc6a3e9b1563b3f\">\n                            \n                            <span class=\"ekit-accordion-title\">Myth #5: Performance management takes place only once or twice a year. <\/span>\n\n                            \n                                <div class=\"ekit_accordion_icon_group\">\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_normal_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Normal Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-open icon-right icon icon-down-arrow1\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                    <div class=\"ekit_accordion_active_icon\">\n                                        <!-- Active Icon -->\n                                        <i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"icon-closed icon-right icon icon-up-arrow\"><\/i>                                    <\/div>\n\n                                <\/div>\n\n                            \n                                                    <\/a>\n                    <\/div>\n\n                    <div id=\"Collapse-eaccafc6a3e9b1563b3f\" class=\" collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"primaryHeading-4-0260ada\" data-parent=\"#accordion-6a3e9b1563b3f\">\n\n                        <div class=\"elementskit-card-body ekit-accordion--content\">\n                            <P>Increasingly, organisations are recognising the need for the traditional appraisal to be replaced by ongoing performance management conversations. Many employers still state there is a lack of time\/resources in being able to deliver on a more regular basis.<\/P> \n\n<P><STRONG>Fact:<\/STRONG> The employer must create a robust performance management system that is consistent and accountable. The employer must support employees and managers to play their part in such culture change to achieve the best business outcomes. For employers who have already adopted a year-round approach to performance management, the benefits far outweigh the time and resources required.<\/P>                         <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n                <\/div><!-- .elementskit-card END -->\n\n                        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-dd2570b elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"dd2570b\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d0fb8d8\" data-id=\"d0fb8d8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-47a2ac3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"47a2ac3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.22.0 - 26-06-2024 *\/\n.elementor-column .elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--spacer-size)}.e-con{--container-widget-width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer{width:var(--container-widget-width,var(--spacer-size));--align-self:var(--container-widget-align-self,initial);--flex-shrink:0}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container{height:100%;width:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer{height:100%}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer>.elementor-widget-container>.elementor-spacer>.elementor-spacer-inner{height:var(--container-widget-height,var(--spacer-size))}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty{position:relative;min-height:22px;min-width:22px}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon,.e-con>.elementor-widget-spacer.elementor-widget-empty .elementor-widget-empty-icon{position:absolute;top:0;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;margin:auto;padding:0;width:22px;height:22px}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e9beed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e9beed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for performance review and improvement discussions <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6cfafb1 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6cfafb1\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-88ceec9\" data-id=\"88ceec9\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-df361ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"df361ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<UL> \n\n<li>Commit to a scheduled meeting time and ensure enough time is allocated.<\/li> \n\n<li> Arrange for the discussion to be in a quiet location and confidential manner. <\/li> \n\n<li> Ensure the discussion commences with positive tone and warm greeting. 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