Project Summary: Discussion: The Link Between Individual Performance Management and the Organization. The idea of performance management within organizations began in the 1960s with the idea of appraising the performance of employees within an organization. However, performance management also includes managing individual behaviors and targeted activities associated with individual goals, all the while striving to align these with the strategic direction of the organization. Take time to review the weekly resources and reflect on your own experiences with individual performance management. Then, apply what you have learned and explore this week’s Discussion questions with your colleagues.