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This manual is a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing human performance improvement (HPI) initiatives. The handbook provides a framework for understanding the role of HPI in achieving organizational goals, identifies key HPI concepts and principles, and outlines a step-by-step process for developing and implementing HPI programs. The handbook defines HPI as "a systematic approach to improving the performance of individuals and organizations by focusing on the factors that affect human behavior." It identifies five key concepts: * **Human factors:** The study of human capabilities and limitations in relation to the design and operation of systems and environments. * **Performance:** The measurable outcomes of an individual's or organization's actions. * **Improvement:** A positive change in performance. * **Systematic approach:** A structured and organized process for achieving improvement. * **Focus on human behavior:** An understanding of the factors that motivate and influence human behavior is essential for effective HPI. **HPI Principles** * **Focus on outcomes:** HPI initiatives should be focused on achieving specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. * **Understand the work:** A thorough understanding of the work to be performed is essential for designing effective HPI interventions. * **Involve workers:** Workers should be involved in all aspects of the HPI process, from identifying problems to developing and implementing solutions. * **Use data:** Data should be used to identify problems, track progress, and evaluate the effectiveness of HPI interventions. * **Continuous improvement:** HPI is an ongoing process that should be constantly evaluated and improved. The handbook outlines a step-by-step process for developing and implementing HPI programs: 1. **Identify the need for improvement:** The first step is to identify a spec