Performance Plus Model
- J Jayanthi Chandran

- Sep 22
- 5 min read
Performance Plus Model and Synergistic Motivation Frameworks: Integrating Personal, Organizational, and Life-Oriented Performance Drivers
Abstract
This paper presents the Performance Plus Model (PPM), a holistic framework designed to assess and enhance individual and organizational performance. Using a Conceptual-Experiential Analysis approach, the model integrates traditional management and psychology theories with proprietary frameworks developed by the author, including CMFM, DRRM, SCCM, SOMM, HEGM, CEMAM, NAGM, IA-CP-AE-IL, SLCM-Life, ISINF, and ISINF-Plus. The 10 dimensions of the PPM are clustered into four groups: Achievement & Delivery, Competence & Adaptability, Behavior & Values, and Stability & Sustainability, providing a multi-layered approach to performance evaluation, skill development, behavior alignment, and long-term stability. This paper demonstrates how these integrated models offer actionable insights for managers, HR practitioners, life coaches, and individuals seeking sustainable performance improvement.
Keywords
Performance Plus Model, SLCM-Life, ISINF, ISINF-Plus, IA-CP-AE-IL, motivation frameworks, organizational development, psychological stability, competency, life coaching.
1. Introduction
Performance management traditionally focuses on either output, skills, or behavioral assessment. However, existing frameworks often fail to integrate personal motivation, organizational alignment, innovation, and psychological stability. The Performance Plus Model (PPM) addresses this gap by combining theory-backed performance dimensions with author-developed models that promote long-term motivation, adaptability, and well-being.
Objective: Introduce an integrated framework that merges traditional theories with proprietary models for a holistic, sustainable approach to performance.
2. Literature Review / Theoretical Foundation
PPM Group | Traditional Theories | Relevance |
Achievement & Delivery | Goal Setting Theory, Management by Objectives (MBO), Expectancy Theory | Clarifies goal-setting, aligns personal and organizational outcomes, drives visible results |
Competence & Adaptability | Competency Frameworks (Boyatzis), Situational Leadership, Amabile’s Componential Theory of Creativity | Develops technical, adaptive, and creative competencies |
Behavior & Values | Organizational Citizenship Behavior (OCB), Ethical Leadership, Schwartz’s Values Theory | Guides positive behaviors, ethics, and value alignment |
Stability & Sustainability | Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, Job Demands–Resources Model, Resilience Theory | Ensures psychological stability, emotional resilience, and consistent performance |
Gap Analysis: Traditional frameworks do not integrate life coaching, financial motivation, innovation, or long-term sustainability metrics, which is addressed through the proprietary models.
3. Research Methodology
Approach: Conceptual-Experiential Analysis
Combines theoretical grounding with practical insights from personal and organizational experience.
No empirical survey; based on application and observation.
Framework Development:
Performance Plus Model (PPM): 10 dimensions → 4 groups
IA-CP-AE-IL 8-Pillar Performance Model
Proprietary Models: CMFM, DRRM, SCCM, SOMM, HEGM, CEMAM, NAGM, PIPM, SLCM-Life, ISINF, ISINF-Plus
Validation: Applied in personal development, team evaluation, and organizational settings for practical insights.
4. Performance Plus Model (PPM)
10 Dimensions of PPM
No. | Dimension | Focus / Description | Indicators |
1 | Meeting Your Track | Individual performance vs personal goals | % personal targets achieved, timeliness |
2 | Meeting Overall Expectation | Contribution to team/org beyond personal goals | Peer/manager feedback, project delivery |
3 | Skill Competency | Mastery of technical/domain/cross-functional skills | Certifications, skill assessment scores |
4 | Behavioral Touch | Professionalism, empathy, collaboration | 360° feedback, behavioral observations |
5 | Innovative Creativity | Generating & implementing new ideas | Number of initiatives, implemented improvements |
6 | Situational Competency | Adaptive decision-making | Case evaluations, crisis response effectiveness |
7 | Psychological Stability | Emotional resilience & well-being | Self-assessment, HR wellness metrics |
8 | Consistency | Sustained performance quality | Rolling average performance scores |
9 | Values | Alignment with ethics & organizational principles | Compliance records, value-based recognition |
10 | Success Displayed | Tangible results & visibility | Awards, promotions, success stories |
4 Groups of PPM
Group | Dimensions | Traditional Theories |
1. Achievement & Delivery | Meeting Your Track, Meeting Overall Expectation, Success Displayed | Goal Setting, MBO, Expectancy Theory |
2. Competence & Adaptability | Skill Competency, Situational Competency, Innovative Creativity | Competency Frameworks, Situational Leadership, Creativity Theory |
3. Behavior & Values | Behavioral Touch, Values | OCB, Ethical Leadership, Values Theory |
4. Stability & Sustainability | Psychological Stability, Consistency | Maslow, Herzberg, Job Demands–Resources, Resilience |
5. Integrating Proprietary Models
Performance Plus Model – 4 Groups + All Models + IA-CP-AE-IL
Group | Focus | Models Supporting This Group | Contribution / How They Enhance |
1. Achievement & Delivery | Goal achievement, visible results | CMFM, DRRM, ISINF-Plus, IA | Links financial and mutual-benefit motivation to goals; ISINF-Plus adds recognition; IA pillar reinforces personal & team goal attainment |
2. Competence & Adaptability | Skills, adaptive & innovative capacity | NAGM, PIPM, ISINF, ISINF-Plus, CP, AE | NAGM identifies growth/skill needs; PIPM encourages innovation; ISINF blends stability & innovation; CP/AE pillars enhance competence & adaptability |
3. Behavior & Values | Professionalism, collaboration, ethics | SCCM, DRRM, SLCM-Life, ISINF-Plus, IL | SCCM strengthens support systems; DRRM reinforces value-based exchange; SLCM-Life harmonizes life/work values; IL pillar develops integrity & leadership |
4. Stability & Sustainability | Emotional resilience, consistency | HEGM, CEMAM (AEE), SOMM, SLCM-Life, ISINF, ISINF-Plus, AE & IL pillars | HEGM sustains energy & happiness; CEMAM provides self-assessment; SOMM fosters autonomy; SLCM-Life develops long-term habits; ISINF & ISINF-Plus ensure stability & recognition; AE & IL pillars reinforce consistent adaptation |
6. SLCM-Life, ISINF, ISINF-Plus: New Contributions
SLCM-Life (Synergistic Life Coach Model): Provides structured coaching to harmonize personal & organizational goals; strengthens Behavior & Values and Stability & Sustainability.
ISINF (Integrated Stability & Innovation Framework): Combines psychological stability with innovation skill-building; bridges Competence & Adaptability and Stability & Sustainability.
ISINF-Plus: Enhanced version integrating values, recognition, and long-term sustainability; spans all four PPM groups as an integrator.
7. Practical Applications
For Organizations:
Employee evaluation & career development
Training & competency development programs
Innovation and stability metrics for long-term strategy
For Individuals:
Self-assessment and life coaching
Emotional resilience & well-being tracking
Goal alignment & performance visualization
Visualization Example:

4-Quadrant Diagram: Quadrants for each PPM group; models placed under relevant groups; IA-CP-AE-IL pillars overlayed; ISINF-Plus as integrator.
8. Discussion
Integration of proprietary models enhances traditional frameworks by adding coaching, financial motivation, stability, and recognition dimensions.
Synergies between competency, behavior, values, and psychological stability create sustainable performance.
Provides a holistic toolkit for both individual growth and organizational development.
9. Conclusion
The Performance Plus Model, integrated with the author’s proprietary frameworks, provides a comprehensive approach to assessing and enhancing performance. By aligning goal achievement, competence, behavior, values, and psychological stability, the model offers actionable insights for managers, life coaches, and individuals, ensuring sustainable performance and personal growth.
10. References
Locke, E.A., & Latham, G.P. (2002). Building a practically useful theory of goal setting and task motivation.
Drucker, P. (1954). The Practice of Management.
Amabile, T.M. (1996). Creativity in Context.
Herzberg, F. (1966). Work and the Nature of Man.
Maslow, A.H. (1943). A Theory of Human Motivation.
Boyatzis, R.E. (1982). The Competent Manager.
Schwartz, S.H. (1992). Universals in the content and structure of values.
[Author’s proprietary models: CMFM, DRRM, SCCM, SOMM, HEGM, CEMAM, NAGM, IA-CP-AE-IL, SLCM-Life, ISINF, ISINF-Plus]
11. Appendices / Diagrams
Diagram 1 – 4-Quadrant Performance Plus Model:
Quadrant 1: Achievement & Delivery → CMFM, DRRM, ISINF-Plus, IA
Quadrant 2: Competence & Adaptability → NAGM, PIPM, ISINF, ISINF-Plus, CP, AE
Quadrant 3: Behavior & Values → SCCM, DRRM, SLCM-Life, ISINF-Plus, IL
Quadrant 4: Stability & Sustainability → HEGM, CEMAM, SOMM, SLCM-Life, ISINF, ISINF-Plus, AE & IL
Diagram 2 – Radar Chart: 10 PPM dimensions plotted for visualization of performance strengths and improvement areas.


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