November 14, 2022

Professional Development – 2022 – Week 46

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Performance management

HBR Guide to Performance Management

  • Help your employees set flexible goals that can adapt with the organization
  • Define clear performance metrics and behavioral expectations
  • Provide ongoing feedback to stop performance problems in their tracks
  • Coach your people toward improvement
  • Motivate your employees through recognition and rewards
  • Identify growth opportunities that align with indi­vidual learning styles and preferences
  • Consider development options outside the tradi­tional promotional track
  • Understand where formal appraisals are useful­ and where they fall short
  • Go beyond a simple number when using perfor­mance ratings
  • Sidestep burnout on your team
  • Manage the performance of employees who work remotely

Start-ups

5 Ways Startups Can Prepare for a Recession (via HBR)

  1. Take steps now to extend your runway.
  2. Proactively embraces your best customers.
  3. Stay close to your venture investors.
  4. Embrace your best employees.
  5. Emphasize and rally around your unique culture.