Performance Management

At a recent event, this question was posed to respected leader Sheryl Sandberg: “What’s the number one thing you look for in someone who can scale with a company?” Her answer may (or may not) surprise you.

As part of your leadership development toolbox, rotational assignments can go a long way in strengthening your frontline leadership muscle and succession planning strategies, says HR expert and author Paul Falcone.

The more things change, the more one thing has remained the same. Goal setting (based on mutually agreed-upon goals) is still one of the most effective tools in the manager’s toolbox for managing performance.

Chances are you have at least a couple of introverts on your team. The first step to managing introverts is understanding that their introversion is not a defect or fault—they merely derive their energy from a different source.

Corrective action, in its purest form, is meant to be an alert that performance isn’t meeting company expectations, so the individual can turn things around and get back on track. But what if an employee refuses to sign a written warning?

During periods of upheaval and change, your staff will inevitably wonder what’s in it for them, and if it’s even worth it to stick around. It doesn’t cost anything to make people feel appreciated.

Bad employees are easy to pick out of a crowd—their terrible work habits have likely already appeared on a performance appraisal. But what about the ones who fly under the radar because their worst characteristics aren’t performance related?

Performance reviews aren’t necessarily the best way to gauge your talent’s value to the organization. Here’s how to spot who your most valuable players are, and what makes them stand out from the pack.

Are you trying to eliminate distractions at work? Accomplish the task at hand and become a bigger asset to your organization by applying the rules of attention control from Dr. Louis S. Csoka, President and Founder of APEX Performance.

Are you letting distractions negatively impact your performance at work? Sales expert William S. Wooditch lays the groundwork for becoming more productive at work and empowered in your everyday life.

Are you avoiding the tough talk with your employees? Confront your fears and lead the conversation with confidence by employing these four solid tactics.

Are you keeping up with your employee’s progress or neglecting it? Take Paul Falcone’s advice and learn how increasing performance reviews will boost productivity within your organization.