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# Introduction to the Inspire Performance Module for Supervisors - Video
## Inspire contains powerful features to help supervisors guide their direct reports towards their objectives.
The Performance Cycle consists of specific series of actions undertaken by team members and leaders during a set period of time - typically every quarter or trimester. Taken together, these actions help employees clarify their objectives, help supervisors initiate effective conversations, and help foster a culture of self-leadership and continuous development.
Inspire typically has a four-phased Performance Cycle requiring action from supervisors at THREE key points:
1. **During the Performance Agreement phase:** Supervisors meet with their direct reports to review a draft of the Performance Agreement and sign-off on the objectives to be accomplished in the forthcoming cycle. For more detailed information: [Supervisor - Collaborating on a Performance Agreement](https://help.inspiresoftware.com/collaborating-on-a-performance-agreement?hs_preview=zxunsRAo-28855583389&hsLang=en)
2. **During the 1-1 Execution phase:** Supervisors meet with their direct reports regularly to discuss progress on the objectives as well as any obstacles that may occur. For more detailed information: [Supervisor - Executing Successful 1-1s](https://help.inspiresoftware.com/managing-1-1s-for-team-leaders?hs_preview=LGFUYJsO-28854889599&hsLang=en). *This stage is **carried out** by collaborating in the [1-1 Module](https://help.inspiresoftware.com/en/collaborate_using_1-1?hsLang=en), not the Performance Management Module.*
3. **In the final phase, Appraisal phase:** Supervisors evaluate the performance of their direct reports during the preceding Performance Cycle, and, if enabled, assign a letter grade. For more detailed information: [Supervisor - Preparing a Performance Appraisal](https://help.inspiresoftware.com/en/completing-a-performance-appraisal?hsLang=en).
**Note:** Your Inspire Administrator has customized the Performance Cycle to reflect your company's needs. The information provided here is for example only and may not reflect how your Administrator has configured Inspire for use in your company.
Watch the video to learn more.
### Next Step:
[Supervisor - Collaborating on a Performance Agreement](https://help.inspiresoftware.com/en/supervisor_collaboration_on_perf_agmt_1?hsLang=en)
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