The growth of an employee, from day one to the day they move their picture frames to the corner office, is dependent on a culture of good management. And good management is not always fun. Pointing out and shelling out[…]
[Part 4] What’s Your Feedback Goal? Improving Performance
By Michael Heller Performance Management May 25, 2016
How to Develop Leaders Using Feedback
By Michael Heller Performance Feedback May 11, 2016
Howard Schultz, Sheryl Sandberg, Steve Jobs, Richard Branson, Marissa Mayer. Household names for one reason: they lead. Whether you agree with their business acumen and management style or not, these individuals rose to a position of great influence, control and[…]
Time to Fire or Invest in Employee Performance?
By Michael Heller Performance Management Apr 27, 2016
So you’ve hired a qualified candidate who fit your team culture. After a few weeks of onboarding, it’s time for your new hire to start delivering results on their own projects. Unfortunately, after a few days of patiently monitoring their[…]
4 Employee Feedback Advice Pieces You Can’t Miss
By Michael Heller Performance Feedback Apr 13, 2016
There is no cookie cutter way to giving feedback to employees. But there are definitely ways to get it done more effectively than others. Research shows that 43% of highly engaged employees receive feedback from their employers at least once[…]
4 Things Teams Can Learn from Underdogs
By Michael Heller Employee Engagement Mar 29, 2016
It’s March and you know what means? March Madness is here! Say goodbye to that comfy neighborhood pub you love to wind down at because this NCAA tournament will be splattered across televisions in every bar in America until April.
Creating Teams: Ask the Professionals
By Michael Heller Employee Engagement Feb 23, 2016
How do you create high performing teams? That’s the million dollar question and there’s no simple answer. Every team is different and is comprised of varying personalities, communication styles and motivators. There is no secret recipe to creating a high[…]
Super Bowl Game Changers for YOUR Team
By Michael Heller Employee Engagement Feb 02, 2016
When you think about it, football and management really go hand in hand. How? We’re glad you asked because we’ve been sitting on this golden egg for years. Football players are constantly adapting to the playing styles and habits of[…]
4 Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills
By Michael Heller Employee Engagement, Performance Management Jan 20, 2016
Many employers are in survival mode with the world’s recent and ever-changing job market. Every day new technologies and studies emerge, enlightening us on current processes to keep the workforce happy and engaged; unfortunately, this isn’t working. One thing that[…]
The ROI Calculator for Real-Time Microfeedback
By Michael Heller Microfeedback Jan 07, 2016
Human Resources has always been at the center of business, but as the workforce (and the world for that matter) experiences constant change and transformation, HR is integral to many aspects of business strategy, especially in performance management. That’s why[…]
The Importance of Continuous Feedback in Change Management
By Michael Heller 360 Feedback Dec 02, 2015
Change is good. It can be a sign of progress, moving forward, and is inevitable in every aspect of our lives. But try telling that to a gang of frustrated employees who just found out their company is being restructured![…]