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Cindy Penny

Get Rid of the Performance Review! - WSJ - 1 views

  • ut usually they don't. I believe pay is primarily determined by market forces, with most jobs placed in a pay range prior to an employee's hiring.
  • Because no two people come similarly equipped, they draw upon the unique pluses and minuses they were endowed with at birth along with compensatory assets they subsequently developed
  • What's more, people don't want to pay a high price for acknowledging their need for improvement -- which is exactly what they would do if they arm the boss with the kind of personal information he or she would need to help them develop.
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  • Because one-way accountability inevitably creates distrust
  • It's the boss's responsibility to find a way to work well with an imperfect individual, not to convince the individual there are critical flaws that need immediate correcting, which is all but guaranteed to lead to unproductive game playing and politically inspired back-stabbing.
  • two-side, reciprocally accountable, performance previews.
  • lead to just-in-case and cover-your-behind activities that reduce the amount of time that could be put to productive use
  • Inquiry contrasts with most performance reviews, which begin with how the evaluator sees the individual and what that boss has already decided most needs enhancing.
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    Should we or shouldn't we? 
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    I found this to be a thought provoking article which seems to perfectly illustrate everything that can go bad with a performance review. I liked the practical approach to encourage open relationship which can provide the honest feedback we each need to address our self-improvement barriers.
Kathy Houghtaling

The Do's and Dont's of CEO Succession Planning - WSJ - 1 views

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    Smooth CEO and C-suite transitions are critical so why do the majority of companies state they do not have ample talent pool to fill them?
Eric Walling

Finance Talent: Building Sustainable Leadership - Deloitte CFO - WSJ - 0 views

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    Having a career model that is closely tied to business needs can not only enhance retention, but also facilitate the development of professionals to support critical areas that are in danger of being understaffed.
kxmant13

Companies Try to Make the First Day for New Hires More Fun - WSJ - 0 views

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    The first day on the job is often the worst, but some companies are turning to orientations that seem more collegiate than corporate: Think networking sessions and officewide scavenger hunts.
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