THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Performance

“Practice as if you are the worst, perform as if you are the best. ” - Anonymous

TOPIC OF THE DAY

Ditch Performance Reviews? How About Learn to do Them Well?

Few activities in a workplace polarize like performance reviews. Some see them as subjective and ungrounded, one-sided and boss-dominated and something we should do away with entirely, an opinion put forth most recently in a Wall Street Journal article. Others find them an invaluable tool to develop employees and move the company forward.

Our view? Yes, performance reviews can be dysfunctional, but they need not be. Research has suggested that in two-thirds of cases, performance feedback elicits improved performance. Not only can reviews help employees recognize their strengths and developmental needs, but, if done well, can boost their motivation. Should we abandon performance reviews? Absolutely not. Should we learn how to do them well? Absolutely.

Today's topic was adapted from Ditch Performance Reviews? How About Learn to do Them Well?

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