As we’ve discussed, there are three steps that should be followed when assessing an employee’s performance in order to be effective and useful for both the employee and the company.  Yesterday we talked about what NOT to do when you …

In an earlier blog found here I discussed the three steps to effective employee assessments and performance reviews.  These steps are: 1)      Articulate 2)      Ask 3)      Assess By following these three steps you will be able to achieve full engagement …

Truth.  Honesty.  Integrity.   It is hard to find anyone who would not claim that these things are important to them, and just as hard to find someone who, in action, is truthful and honest. Why the disconnect?  Simply put, we …

How many of us have given or received a completely useless employee assessment or annual review?   Personally I’ve received some version of an annual “smile sheet” at 3 different places of employment.  By “smile sheet” I mean that form you …