--- title: Progressive Development Employee Documentation | Reflection Software description: Simplify your employee documentation and recognition with Cognition Progressive Development. Growth focused software to transform your workforce. --- # Progressive Development ## Create Opportunity through Accountability Transform your employee documentation process into a powerhouse of progress. Easily collect clear, consistent information, coach managers through the difficult situations and ultimately, encourage development through a fair and empowering process. Teach your manager how to transform necessary conversations, often viewed as negative, into positive opportunities for open dialogue and growth. ** #### Document Flexible templates create a consistent, transparent process that helps managers separate judgment from objective data. ** #### Coach Managers are given tools to coach associates through any situation. Step-by-step guides and next actions provide fairness and clarity. ** #### Grow Develop associates into better brand ambassadors. Support your managers to become stronger leaders and mentors. ![ProgDev_Discussion_v3-1](https://www.reflectionsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Assets%202019/Cognition/Progressive%20Development/ProgDev_Discussion_v3-1.png?width=1200&name=ProgDev_Discussion_v3-1.png "ProgDev_Discussion_v3-1") ## DOCUMENTATION THAT FACILITATES DEVELOPMENT Nobody loves conflict, but everyone knows having difficult conversations is part of management. What if you could flip the script and turn disciplinary meetings into dialogue that encourages growth? Take the mystery out of saying the "right thing" and avoid unconscious biases with customized templates and standardized language that reflects the relationship that you want to see develop between your associates and their managers.  - Incentivize behavior based on your mission and values - Automated HR supervision resolves potential issues before they escalate - Create a clear path forward with next steps and resolutions - Liability protection through documentation ## FEATURES ## Just the Facts Fast forms with smart fields make filling out incident reports quick and thorough. Leave no doubt about what information is important or required, so your managers complete them accurately the first time. ![ProgDev_Features_smartFields](https://www.reflectionsoftware.com/hubfs/Web%20Assets%202019/Cognition/Progressive%20Development/ProgDev_Features_smartFields.png) ## In-the-Know Workflow It's important that everything from write-ups to kudos go through the correct channels. Flexible document categories ensure involvement from the right staff, so everyone who needs to know is in the know. Ya' know?  ![PeogDev_features_workflows](https://www.reflectionsoftware.com/hubfs/Web%20Assets%202019/Cognition/Progressive%20Development/PeogDev_features_workflows.png) ## Be on the Same Page... Literally Incidents happen. It's how we respond that counts. You've given your managers the language and the tools to have important conversations with their associates. Convenient dual sign-off by both parties on the same screen is how you know these meetings are complete. ![ProgDev_Features_DualSignOff](https://www.reflectionsoftware.com/hubfs/Web%20Assets%202019/Cognition/Progressive%20Development/ProgDev_Features_DualSignOff.png) ## From To-Do to Done. Ta Da! It's hard enough to get stuff done. If you have to go searching, it's an even bigger chore. Having a to-do list front and center on your dashboard drives documentation from draft to completion. ![ProgDev_Features_Dashboard](https://www.reflectionsoftware.com/hubfs/Web%20Assets%202019/Cognition/Progressive%20Development/ProgDev_Features_Dashboard.png) ## TAKING EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENT TO THE NEXT LEVEL ![CognitionGraph_ProgressiveDev](https://www.reflectionsoftware.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Web%20Assets%202019/Cognition/Progressive%20Development/CognitionGraph_ProgressiveDev.png?width=574&name=CognitionGraph_ProgressiveDev.png "CognitionGraph_ProgressiveDev") You’ve come this far; why not go further? By joining the forces of our Progressive Development platform and our Learning & Development system you can easily see all of your data (and we mean ALL of it) in one place. You can assign training and learning opportunities to correct behavior, provide support, address safety incidents and find areas for growth. 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