What is derailer in SAP PA-TM - Talent Management?

SAP Term: derailer

• Component: PA-TM

• Component Name: Talent Management

• Description: Factor that can stand in the way of a talent developing his or her potential. For example, the lack of self-control in crisis situations can be classified as a possible derailer.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Derailer is a feature in SAP Talent Management (PA-TM) that helps managers identify and address potential issues with an employee’s performance before they become serious problems. It uses predictive analytics to analyze an employee’s performance data and alert managers when there are signs of potential issues. 
  
  How to Use It: 
  To use the derailer feature, managers must first set up the parameters for the predictive analytics. This includes setting thresholds for different performance metrics, such as attendance, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Once these parameters are set, the derailer will automatically monitor the employee’s performance data and alert the manager when there are signs of potential issues. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting up the derailer parameters, it is important to set realistic thresholds that will accurately reflect potential issues. If the thresholds are too low, the derailer may generate too many false positives; if they are too high, it may miss potential issues. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The derailer feature is part of SAP’s Talent Management suite, which also includes features such as performance reviews, goal setting, and succession planning. These features can be used in conjunction with the derailer to help managers identify and address potential issues with an employee’s performance.