The components of sound performance management
In a recent meeting with a diverse group of managers, the discussion turned to their satisfaction, or lack thereof, with the current performance management and performance review processes in their companies. The bottom line of the discussion is that most were challenged by their current systems, which focused more on performer review versus performance review.
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Lead change without causing resentment
I attended the recent graduation of a leadership training program that focused on supervisor and manager effectiveness in the world today. The reports that were given highlighted the major benefits received from the training over the previous two months. The mix in the group included seasoned leaders as well as new supervisors in the role for the first time. The theme of the reports that were given revolved around getting people to change.
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Common courtesy: Dead or alive?
I was walking from a parking lot to a store a few weeks ago and noticed a very pregnant young woman quite a few steps ahead of me. A young man scooted around her, walked through the entrance door, and almost let the door slam in her face. Wow!
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Value-driven leadership
In one of our leadership training programs, we conduct an exercise that is intended to get leaders to look at themselves from a somewhat different perspective. It could be an exercise that you might want to do as well.
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