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Management Observation Program Best Practice 5 - Observation Training, Grading, and Quality Assessments
Management observations profoundly influence the behaviors of those observed. Done well, this tool positively reinforces desired behaviors. Performed poorly, this tool will undermine the management team’s credibility and fosters cynicism towards ...
Self Assessment Program - Criticisms Appear Harsher When Put into Print
Fact or fiction, anything formally documented assumes an air of legitimacy. Combine this implied legitimacy with the stark black and white of the printed words and any identified improvement opportunity can appear overly harsh and critical, especiall...
Organizational Performance Measures Best Practice 8 - One Change at a Time
An organization’s performance and the environment in which it operates change dynamically. Subsequently, most measures reflecting these performance variables are also dynamic; challenging analysts to interpret historical and predict future movemen...
Evaluation and Control Warning Flag 1 - The Illusion of Accuracy
“Measure with a micrometer, mark with a crayon, and cut with a chainsaw” Author Unknown Evaluation and control programs provide executives and managers with the critical information they need to make effective business decisions. However, an equa...
Management Observation Program - Introduction
“You can expect only what you inspect.” Military Axiom Managers are responsible for establishing and reinforcing work priorities and standards of performance. Reinforcing expectations requires interaction with subordinates and is most effective w...
