Let’s Take the F Out of Feedback – It’s Not Performance Management
Recently I attended a session at a conference about feedback. I was looking forward to hearing material about feedback-related issues such as 360 assessment, the neuroscience associated with feedback, and examples of companies that have created a “feedback culture.” While these subjects were briefly mentioned, it didn’t take long for the audience Q&A to turn […]
How to Integrate Succession Planning with Development Planning
If you work on your company’s succession planning program, raise your hand if any of the following statements sound familiar: “Our leaders are engaged in the succession planning process but not so much in the development planning that follows.” “The development plans of individuals in the succession plan are pretty weak.” “Leaders have a hard […]
Quarterly Check-In for Your Development Plan
Well it’s about the end of the quarter. Time to check in on your goals. And don’t forget about your development plan. Do you even know where it is? A quarterly check-in may sound stressful if your behind on your development plan or even your goals, but it will only get worse if you don’t do […]
I’ve Got My Development Plan Template – Now What Do I Write?
After searching far and wide, or perhaps by asking HR or a colleague for help, you’ve obtained a development plan template because you realize it’s important for you to have your own development plan. You’re committed to work on your development and really looking forward to it. It’s all downhill from here.
Experiential Learning – 5 Ways To Get it Without a Formal Program
Experiential learning, as you might guess, is learning by experience. Check out the wiki for more detail. It’s a great way to learn because it allows for application of newly acquired knowledge to real-world situations. Check out this recent ATD post for a few examples of how some companies have implemented impressive and robust experiential learning programs […]
How to Get People to Say Yes When Asking for Feedback
Recently I wrote about some great opportunities to ask for feedback. Hopefully reading that post gave you some ideas for upcoming opportunities you will have to ask for feedback. I don’t want to discourage you, but asking for feedback is only the first step in getting it. You can’t just put a survey out there […]
The Dirty Little Secret of the IDP – and How to Address it
If you’ve ever worked in a mid-size or large organization, you’ve probably had at least one individual development plan (IDP). If you work in HR, you may have dealt with many IDPs – those of your company’s employees. In either case, there is a dirty little secret about the IDP that you are likely familiar […]
5 Great Opportunities to Ask for Feedback
If you’re lucky enough to have a culture of self-driven development, employees at any level should be able to solicit feedback on a regular basis from their coworkers. This is growing more common as companies are moving away from the annual performance appraisal exercise and seeking ways for employees to receive more frequent, meaningful feedback, As […]
Coaching Employees: Lessons From the Dog
We dog owners sure do love our fur children. So much so that we tend to let them do whatever they want. Let them enjoy their life! Many people have told me their dog is in charge in the house rather than the humans. I used to be in that camp as well until my […]
5 Surefire Ways to Make Feedback Useless and Painful
The topic of feedback is all the rage right now. Just last week I found this article from the NY Times and this podast from HBR. And there’s plenty of great content written prior to these posts, so you really don’t need me to regurgitate it to you. In fact, the topic of feedback has been so hot […]