Are sterile goals preventing viral employee engagement? 10 September 2018 David-Perks Agile Performance Management (0) When it comes to inspiring people through goals, the old approach of setting SMART goals often misses the key to engaging staff with goals.If you align the persons life goals and strengths to the needs of the organisation, you end in a much better place of buy-in.Think of it as needs and strengths alignment, not goal alignment and you can take a SMARTER approach to your goal setting process. [More]
Do you recall that praise that I gave you? 29 August 2018 David-Perks Agile Performance Management (0) Do you have an appreciation effectiveness gap? If so you’re missing out on the motivational effects of afterglow. The fix for this is very simple and the effect is very strong. [More]
Flipping reviews: Addressing the threat of real-time peer to peer feedback 08 August 2018 David-Perks Agile Performance Management (0) Whilst public consumer review sites empower the reviewer, this is threatening for employees in a workplace providing real-time review platforms for peer to peer feedback. [More]
Feedback is like ice cream. Variety makes all the difference. 03 March 2018 David-Perks Agile Performance Management (0) Are you the kind who takes time to check out all the flavours at the ice cream parlour before your choice is made, or is it strictly chocolate, strawberry or vanilla every time for you?The way you interact in life is personal, that's why a wide range of feedback options are needed to find the right flavour for each individual in your team. [More]
Anonymised Feedback: Empowering employees to use their voice safely by withholding identity 02 March 2018 David-Perks Agile Performance Management, Product Announcements (1) Recent revelations about poor leadership behaviour powered by the #metoo movement are highlighting that despite policies, procedures and culture, employees still do not feel totally safe to share their observations, concerns and stories of unacceptable or downright abusive treatment without fear of reprisal. What can be done to change this? [More]