THOUGHT FOR THE DAY

Performance

“A manager is responsible for the application and performance of knowledge. ” - Peter Drucker

TOPIC OF THE DAY

Help! I'm an Under-performer.

No one likes to be an under-performer. It can be embarrassing, discouraging, and bewildering. Yet, many of us have at times failed to meet expectations. The good news is that poor performance isn't incurable. It's possible to turn it around and save your reputation with awareness, a sincere approach, and the right support.

What the Experts Say "Usually a person doesn't realize that he or she is the under-performer," says J. Richard Hackman, the Edgar Pierce Professor of Social and Organizational Psychology at Harvard University and author of Leading Teams: Setting the Stage for Great Performances. Sometimes a boss, teammate, or HR representative will tell you you're not up to snuff, but according to Hackman, it happens less than it should. No matter how your under-performance is identified, by yourself or another,

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