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January 23, 2018

4 ways to create sustainable performance in the workplace

Employees are the backbone of any organisation. It is their efforts that drive success. There is just one condition; employees […]

January 16, 2018

No Nonsense Ways To Deal With A Workplace Conflict

Workplace Conflicts are a part and parcel of our lives. When individuals come together to achieve a goal, there are […]

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January 9, 2018

Emotional Quotient (EQ) – Why it is important in the workplace

Emma and David often clash at work. Emma feels her contribution to the team goes unrecognized, while David feels he […]

Why frequency is the key to successful performance management
December 27, 2017

Why frequency is the key to successful performance management?

Employees are the most critical asset of any organization. They play an important role in ensuring its long-term success. Thus, […]

How do good managers get the most out of performance evaluations
December 19, 2017

How to get the most out of performance evaluations?

Performance evaluations have long been an important part of many companies’ work environment. You get to efficiently determine how the […]

December 13, 2017

What is the difference between performance appraisal and performance management?

Usually performance management and performance appraisal are used interchangeably. They may have some similarities but they are definitely not the same! For one, performance […]

7 Signs your Performance Management process is broken
December 6, 2017

7 Signs of Bad Performance Management Process at Work

December is the peak time when you, as a manager, have to wrestle with the notion of how best to […]

November 28, 2017
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How to successfully execute your organisational strategy?

Strategy plays an important role in guiding the company in the right direction and to help achieve its Vision. It […]

November 21, 2017

Why do we love data-driven performance management?

We have consistently written about how annual performance reviews (done traditional way) rarely provide any value in today’s dynamic work […]

November 14, 2017

5 ways to encourage more frequent employee recognition

There have been various studies that document how employee recognition is one of the most powerful performance enhancer in the […]

November 8, 2017

How to build capable agile teams in 5 simple stages?

The importance of agile teams can never be underestimated. It has been proven time and again that agile teams are […]

October 31, 2017

What is Employee Net promoter score and how to optimize it?

It is increasingly becoming important for employers to increase employee engagement in the organisation. But how does one go about measuring […]

4 Types of questions that make performance review effective
October 25, 2017

4 Types of effective performance review questions

Performance review is the workplace equivalent of a report card that helps employees identify their strengths and weaknesses. In the […]

October 17, 2017

When and how to use the HARD goals method

If you conducted a company wide survey, how many employees would be able to correctly state the company’s goals and […]

October 11, 2017

Prioritize learning new skills using HBR’s 2*2 time-utility matrix

Change is the only constant. Everywhere we see, there is a rise in innovations and technological developments in almost all […]

September 26, 2017

How to attract and retain talent using the Engaged Employee life cycle?

It is common to see a vast number of candidates compete against one another to get accepted by the best […]

September 12, 2017

Importance of encouraging psychological safety in the workplace

Psychological safety is a shared belief that the team is safe for interpersonal risk taking. It can be defined as “being […]

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September 5, 2017
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How To Spot Micromanagement In Your Organisation?

John and Mark work as sales executives in a company. John’s manager trusts him to handle client meetings independently, giving […]

August 9, 2017

8 performance appraisal methods you should be aware of

8 performance appraisal methods you should be aware of Performance appraisals form an essential part of the HR department as […]

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August 1, 2017

How to Get Innovative Ideas from Employees

Imagine a team meeting is called to brainstorm new ideas, but only a few voices dominate the discussion while others […]

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July 26, 2017

Understanding Locke and Latham’s 5 principles of goal-setting

Goal setting is a powerful tool that can be used to motivate and challenge employees, towards achieving the company’s strategic […]

July 21, 2017

Program vs. Project management: NOT the same

Program management is the process of managing several related projects, often with the intention of improving an organisation’s performance. In practice […]

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July 19, 2017

How to Use The Reframing Matrix for Fair Performance Reviews?

Jane, a high-performing employee, walks into her annual performance review, eager to discuss her contributions and future growth. Instead, she’s […]

July 6, 2017
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How To Integrate Project Management With OKR Methodology

UpRaise, an OKR app is an add-on for JIRA, a project management tool. One of the frequent questions that we hear […]

June 20, 2017

5 ways to drive results without compromising on employee engagement

5 ways to drive results without compromising on employee engagement For many there are two ends of the spectrum – […]

June 14, 2017

Understanding Strategy And Its Importance In The Goal Setting Process

“A vision without a plan is just a dream. A plan without a vision is just drudgery…but a vision with […]

June 7, 2017

5 Types Of Bots That Can Help Humans Become More Productive

These days people rely on technology more than ever to simplify their tasks. Smartphones are the most prominent examples. When […]

Critical factors to determine OKR cadence
June 1, 2017

Critical factors to determine OKR cadence

OKR methodology has become increasingly popular in recent years. Its monumental contribution to some of the Silicon Valley companies’ success, […]