Category Archives: Performance Management

Did you read the article in the New York Times about the jailor who made a fortune by letting his prisoners go hungry? Apparently in Alabama, there was a law allowing sheriffs to pocket any money left over after they’ve … Continue reading →

I just ran across some great perspectives on the word, “mediocre.” It’s such a timely word to look at, since one of the biggest issues many leaders struggle with is workers who are content to be just “OK”…nothing more, nothing … Continue reading →

An article in the Cleveland Plain-Dealer aptly titled, “A’s and B’s for Everyone”, just goes to show how important it is to clearly define performance expectations, measurement methods and rating scales in performance management systems. It also shows what goes … Continue reading →

All of us have been in these situations before: – Everyone talks about ideas in a weekly meeting…and by the next week it’s apparent that nothing has happened. – Something goes wrong on a project… and there is a chain … Continue reading →

Can an organization be too focused on accountability? Too much of a good thing is always bad. Below are some examples of accountability run amuck and its unintended negative consequences. See if your organization suffers any of these symptoms. The … Continue reading →

Some people “get” competencies and behaviors right away and love them. If you’re charged with implementing competencies in an organization full of these people, lucky you. Your job is easy. In most organizations, however, there’s a contingent of people who … Continue reading →