Last week I wrote about the failings of the typical Performance Review Process. So is there a more effective, efficient, and likeable alternative? There is. It’s called the Performance Excellence Process. Here’s how it’s better
Michael Canic
Why it’s Time to Bury the Performance Review
Guess what percentage of office workers have cried after their performance review. Ten percent? Fifteen percent? No, a full 22%. And … you’re gonna love this … that number breaks down to 18% of women and 25% of men!
How to Evaluate Potential Team Members: Converging Evidence
After five weeks of covering what to look for in potential team members, this week I’ll expand on how.
Why it’s Important to Hire for Values
Last week, as part of my 5-week review of what to look for when hiring, I wrote about background. This week, I’ll focus on values.
How We Misjudge a Candidate’s Background When Hiring
Last week, as part of my 5-week review of what to look for when hiring, I wrote about knowledge & skills. This week, I’ll focus on background.
Without Know-How and Know-What, There’s No Way
Last week, as part of my 5-week review of what to look for when hiring, I wrote about traits. This week, I’ll focus on knowledge & skills.
6 Critical Traits to Look for When Hiring
Last week I wrote about the 4 categories you should consider when hiring: traits, knowledge & skills, background, and values. This week, I’ll focus on traits.
4 Things You Should Consider When Selecting Team Members
What should you look for when selecting a team member? While the specifics will vary by position, there are certain categories that apply in every case.
5 Ways to Think Like a Winner
The New Year is here. Are you reenergized, refocused, recommitted and ready to do what it takes to win? It starts with what’s between your ears.
How to Keep Improving, Keep Getting Stronger
In 1962, the General Manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Punch Imlach, knew that his team had to improve to win the Stanley Cup. Prior to the start of the season he wrote to each player requiring they, “… report (to training camp) in good condition
What Santa Wants You to Know About Building Trust
In the original holiday movie classic, Miracle On 34th Street, Macy’s store Santa directs shoppers to rival department stores if they carry items that Macy’s doesn’t. Management, of course, is aghast, and when called to the office of Mr. Macy
No, Culture Does Not Eat Strategy For Breakfast
Peter Drucker was the “father” of management consulting. He was an insightful thinker and prolific writer, and his impact on business cannot be overstated. I have great respect for him.