By now most of us are familiar with the principles of good performance management. We frequently acknowledge the importance of setting clear objectives, of robust performance measures, of regular review and of timely and constructive feedback. We know that line managers play a pivotal role in successfully managing individual and team performance and that the [...]
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Last month we looked at performance from the traditional appraisal perspective we are all most familiar with. While these processes can add real value to the organisation, a lot depends on how well they are handled. As I’m sure you are all too aware, some managers are naturally better at having meaningful performance conversations (managing) [...]
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It’s that time of year again when we begin the process of pressurising managers to complete their annual performance reviews! I appreciate not all of your experience will be like this but it’s all too common. This newsletter is designed to provide some tips, hints and considerations in relation to preparation for the meetings which [...]
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“We had had some feedback that our induction is making it difficult for employees to settle in and get up to speed as quick as we think they should. Have you any tips on making our induction process more effective?” There are a great many benefits to getting the induction of new employee’s right, including [...]
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You talked last week about performance appraisal. Surely to really drive performance we need to motivate people to want to perform, any advice? A small question that many academics, theorists, psychologists and HR experts are looking for the definitive answer on. The theories of human motivation are varied but simply, people come to work because [...]
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