Hey, Coach!
6th in a series I stated earlier that performance evaluation (management) is not a one-time event, held at the close of a performance cycle. It is an ongoing process that IS the cycle! The leader and the direct report … Continue reading
Discussing Changes of Expectations
5th in a series The only human beings that really appreciate regular change are babies. It never fails. You get a great performance plan written and agreed to. You enter it into your organization’s system, and start working on achieving … Continue reading
Setting Great Expectations
4th in a series Do you hear that rumbling in the distance? Or maybe it’s not so far away. It’s the sound of a run – a run on your talent bank. And if you are resting on your engagement … Continue reading
The Balance of Expectations
As many organizations begin their next performance cycle, I thought it would be good to show what makes for an effective process that managers, supervisors, and employees can actually look forward to. 3rd in a series A senior-level manager showed … Continue reading
What’s This About Performance Reviews – Part 2
As many organizations begin their next performance cycle, I thought it would be good to show what makes for an effective process that managers, supervisors, and employees can actually look forward to. 2nd in a series Part 1 dealt with … Continue reading
What’s This About Performance Reviews? – Part 1
As many organizations begin their next performance cycle, I thought it would be good to show what makes for an effective process that managers, supervisors, and employees can actually look forward to. 1st in a series There has been a … Continue reading
The Trouble With A-Players
Recently, I have seen an increase in chatter about “A-Players” out on the blogs – especially when it comes to recruiting and development. I find it interesting because this is a broad category of employee performance that often gets pigeon-holed … Continue reading
Just 5 More Minutes? No!
In yesterday’s The Conversation (HBR Blog), Authors Paul Lienwald and Cesare Mainardi cite the Booz & Company survey, where executives from around the world were asked to comment on the results of their strategic initiatives. Their comment: With more than … Continue reading
Time To Rethink Your Hiring Strategy
The headline caught my attention… One Third of Employers Worldwide Cannot Find Qualified Talent, Survey Finds One in three employers globally report experiencing difficulty filling jobs due to lack of available talent, the highest percentage since before the recession in … Continue reading
Checking A Problem
Jennifer’s bank was regularly calling her about a missed mortgage payment. After investigating the situation from her side, she found that the check she had submitted had cleared her account, so someone had to have processed it. She contacted the … Continue reading
That’s A Mighty Big Dust Bunny You Got There…
I originally thought it was just me, but recent conversations with colleagues have convinced me that this issue of talent retention is known about in high places, but not really being addressed. Unless tacit acknowledgement about it qualifies for “addressing.” … Continue reading
What is Corporate Culture?
A posting on a blog I recently saw asked the question, “Can the culture of a company be dictated by top level management?” Dictated? Not really. Defined and demonstrated? An absolute must! The definition I have used for corporate culture … Continue reading
