HBR's 10 Must Reads on Performance Management

by Harvard Business Review, Marcus Buckingham, Heidi K. Gardner, Lynda Gratton, Peter Cappelli

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Book Summary

Performance management remains a critical challenge and opportunity for organizations striving to unlock the full potential of their workforce. This collection from Harvard Business Review, enriched by contributions from thought leaders such as Marcus Buckingham, Heidi K. Gardner, Lynda Gratton, and Peter Cappelli, offers a multifaceted exploration of how to rethink and revitalize performance management systems to drive engagement, productivity, and organizational success.

  • Traditional annual performance reviews are largely ineffective and often demotivate employees rather than inspire improvement.
  • Frequent, forward-looking conversations about performance are more impactful than retrospective evaluations.
  • Strengths-based management enhances...

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