Empowering Good teams to be Great!
High-performing organizations implement proven PMI management practices. As a result, their original project goals and business intent is reached on 89% of projects versus 34 percent for those who don’t. They also waste 13 times less money. -PMI Pulse of […]
Analyze a business process Map the existing process (documenting the way work flows through the process.) Examine the process map to identify problems. Interview stakeholders (including customers) to gain their insights on the process. Benchmark how other organizations handle this process. […]
If you’re leading an important project, chances are you’ll need to communicate with senior executives. Whether it’s a presentation to a group or one-on-one, how do you get executives to listen to you? Here are a few reminders … Know […]
Ineffective Assessment Items If you are not asking the right questions, how can you expect to get good data? You need to consider organizational expectations as well as job-specific competencies. Moreover, your assessment items need to be well written to […]
The evaluation forms for employees at different levels will have a lot of overlap in some areas, but differ significantly in other areas. Listed below are some sample 360 feedback survey categories, with examples of how the assessment items […]
360 Degree Feedback Survey Questions Most good 360 feedback surveys measure essentially the same behaviors and competencies. A good 360 assessment has been statistically validated, factor analyzed, and refined over time. We have fine-tuned our survey items and categories through […]
You should start planning how feedback will be delivered before you even start gathering data. The plan should be communicated to those people who will be receiving feedback and perhaps also to those people providing the feedback. Once you are […]
Before you launch your 360 assessment program, there are some important logistical considerations and effective steps you can take to help your initiative succeed. Remember that the prospect of giving and getting feedback can be very threatening to some people. […]
Competency Models for 360 Feedback Surveys The first thing to decide is whether you want to work from an existing competency model or develop your own. Resist the temptation to re-invent the wheel. Many companies spend a great deal of […]
For a more complete and detailed discussion on how to develop your own customized 360 assessment, see our article: Define Superior Performance – Identify Competencies and Expectations for your Organization: Work with the leaders of your organization to identify competencies […]
Up until a few years ago, I hated the thought of a 360 review. However over the last 3 years I have learnt to love them and what they tell me about how I can “turn the dial” and “adjust” […]
You have an ambitious team member who is working toward a promotion. They’re great at their job, but are they cut out to lead others? Measure their potential by gauging their interest in managing. Ask them what they believe management […]
Growing companies face a predictable problem: Over time, the business becomes too complex for its own good. To untangle this complexity, forget over-engineered PowerPoint presentations or lengthy reports. Turn to pen and paper, and draw a picture of your business […]
It’s easy to think that your work is done when you walk out of a meeting. But the decisions made in the room will only be effective if you carefully follow up. Start by writing a succinct summary note, describing […]
When you’re managing managers, your job is twofold: You need to make sure they’re producing good work (as with any employee) and that they’re effectively supporting their teams. People learn how to lead from their bosses, so set a good […]
There are different schools of thought about the number of phases during a project. Some claim there are 3 phases, others say it’s 5. At the base of it, the PMBOK points-out that the number of phases is determined by […]
How well did your team perform this past year?What are your team’s goals for the coming year? How did you contribute to your team’s performance? These are a few of the questions being asked at year’s end as organizations assess […]
