People often think about learning as if it can only occur in a special place - like school or a workshop or an offsite event. Learning can be a special event. But most of the time learning just happens as a normal part of … [Read more...] about Learning is not a special event
Deconstruct the Performance Appraisal
The traditional performance appraisal attempts to do too much. Within that 60-90 minute meeting, it's not unusual to discuss six or more topics. Each topic can be a challenge on its own. Yet we put them all together and expect … [Read more...] about Deconstruct the Performance Appraisal
How to make performance discussions easier
Performance discussions aren't always easy. But there are two things you can do that will make them easier. Have discussions regularly. Make it a habit. Have a clear agenda that you follow each time you meet. It's no … [Read more...] about How to make performance discussions easier
A Fair Performance Review Process is …
People Don’t Want to Be Compared with Others in Performance Reviews. They Want to Be Compared with Themselves. That’s the title of a recent article in Harvard Business Review. The key point of the article is that when an … [Read more...] about A Fair Performance Review Process is …
How to Make Sure the Training Sticks
You’re a manager. You send an employee to a workshop or class. Do you want the employee to be able to use what he or she learned? Do you want the training to stick? If the answer is yes, it’s up to you and the employee to make … [Read more...] about How to Make Sure the Training Sticks
Time to Stop Playing “The Performance Review Rating Game”
I recently received an email from a friend. He finally had a long-delayed performance review discussion with his boss. My friend’s reaction: “phew!” Obviously, he was anxious. I’m guessing he was worried that the rating was … [Read more...] about Time to Stop Playing “The Performance Review Rating Game”
