It was impossible to get a conversation going, everybody was talking too much. –Yogi Berra Our “social relations” or our “circle of influence,” as it is now commonly referred to, can greatly impede or accelerate personal and team performance. High-performing sports teams have known this for years, and augment their teams with athletes who can […]
The Newest High-Tech Performance Tool
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May 14
In the workplace, we are faced with deciding which new platforms will help revamp traditional performance management systems and practices. There are a tremendous number of new platforms and apps to choose from that allow greater insights into workplace performance than ever before. I often get asked, in a rather urgent manner, “What can we […]
Spotting the Next Generation Leaders
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May 5
Leadership succession planning and improving performance management programs are fast becoming blended initiatives for progressive organizations. Both areas are receiving a considerable amount of attention, and that’s no wonder, given the pace of change and the considerable amount of unknowns in many marketplaces. As we are all aware, we are living in a time of […]
How Working for a Really Bad Boss Improved my Performance
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Apr 22
I was a business director in a mid-size company that specialized in business-to-business marketing communications and learning. When I started there I was warned by several people that my boss, the VP of the organization, was going through a mid-life crisis. I thought, big deal, how bad could it be? Needless to say, I knew […]
Is Ongoing Learning the Focus of Performance Improvement?
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Apr 1
A considerable amount of attention is currently being placed on “outdated” performance management systems. As such, there is a mounting need to “reinvent” workplace performance reviews and systems. Now is the opportune time not just to develop new systems and processes, but to create cultures that enhance an employee’s performance. As we know, career progression and […]