Recognition for a job well done is not a new phenomenon. When we put time, effort and creativity into something, we build a personal stake and connection to it. Being recognized for work-well-done can have momentous motivational effects for us[…]
[Video] 6 Ideal Ways to Supercharge Low-Performing Employees
By Michael Heller Employee Engagement, Performance Management Jun 29, 2016
High performers as compared to low performers are more satisfied with their jobs and less likely to leave their jobs within the next 6 months. A high performer can deliver 400% more productivity than the average performer. So, what can[…]
Stay. Curious. You’ve probably met small kids in your life who have a curiosity which can not be quenched, whose imaginations are firing on all cylinders. Their young minds thirst for knowledge, and the result is questions. A LOT of[…]
We at iRevü talk an awful lot about how to use technology to lead and manage people. Specifically, we believe strongly in the power of microfeedback and just how important it is to employees and managers to have a tool[…]
[Part 5] What’s Your Feedback Goal? Transparent Expectations
By Michael Heller Goal Setting Jun 08, 2016
Fifty-three percent of employees say performance reviews don’t motivate them to work harder. That’s why organizations and HR departments slash the annual performance review in lieu of better, more efficient ways to deliver assessments. A quick, concise and pointed nugget[…]
[Part 4] What’s Your Feedback Goal? Improving Performance
By Michael Heller Performance Management May 25, 2016
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[…]
Good employee communication is underrated. So much of the working day is spent talking through ways other than face-to-face, but not enough emphasis is put on quality of communication. Messages can be misunderstood and feedback can be taken in the[…]
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[…]
Feedback is no longer a management nice-to-have, it’s fundamental and necessary to engaging and retaining employees. The annual performance appraisal has moved past its shelf life and is now relegated to the land of fax machines and the personnel department.[…]
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[…]