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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 […]
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 […]
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?
Employees are the most critical asset of any organization. They play an important role in ensuring its long-term success. Thus, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 effective performance review questions
Performance review is the workplace equivalent of a report card that helps employees identify their strengths and weaknesses. In the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Anonymous Employee Feedback: Make the best out of it
Feedback whether positive or negative, provides valuable information that can be used by the management to make important decisions. Leading […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
What You Should Know About BOOST Informal Feedback Model?
When it comes to annual performance reviews, very few employees or even managers actually look forward to it. Managers have […]
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 […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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
OKR methodology has become increasingly popular in recent years. Its monumental contribution to some of the Silicon Valley companies’ success, […]