Imagine a performance review that’s not a stressful hurdle, but a springboard for growth. A conversation, not a checklist, that unlocks potential and fuels ambition. Believe it or not, this isn’t a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sally Percy is a U.K-based leadership and management journalist. Performance management can be one of the most challenging aspects ...

Andrea Wasserman advises employees to enter performance reviews with preparation and clear goals. Managers value self-assessment, data-backed achievements, and openness to feedback in reviews. She ...

While many organizations are embracing continuous feedback, annual reviews still remain an important milestone for many companies. Modern platforms like SAP SuccessFactors support both ...

In today’s fast-paced business environment, one of the most important questions to ask is: Why conduct performance evaluations? They require time, energy, and may momentarily take your team off-task, ...

At most organizations, performance conversations are treated as a painful necessity—an unavoidable chore that’s unpleasant for managers and employees alike. At the NeuroLeadership Institute, we see ...

In 2014, Cigna decided to rethink its performance management philosophy and process after reviewing the findings of recent research on human motivation. The company dropped its end-of-year performance ...

We asked industry experts to share how their companies handle performance management in a way that aligns with their culture. These real-world examples demonstrate how structured communication, ...

Navigating performance conversations is one of the toughest challenges for new managers. It’s natural to feel nervous about giving critical feedback, but avoiding these common mistakes can help ensure ...

When I am asked to present to a group, I ask the organization to survey the attendees to find out what they are looking to leave with from the session. The topics mentioned quite often are how to ...