Staff FY27 Performance Planning

As the new fiscal year begins, the first phase of the Buckeye Performance annual cycle begins: Performance Planning. Employees and managers should meet to align on role expectations, establish annual goals, discuss professional development, and identify behaviors that support Ohio State's Shared Values.

All performance planning discussions and documentation in the Buckeye Performance Platform must be completed by August 31, 2026. 

Employees should have at least three annual goals (including one professional development goal) and document key areas of focus and values-aligned behaviors for the year ahead.

Starting the year with clear expectations and goals helps support meaningful conversations, ongoing feedback, and success throughout the performance cycle.