To Improve Performance, Replace Annual Assessment With Ongoing Feedback

As workers become more knowledge driven, those who manage them are realizing the shortcomings of traditional performance appraisal systems that rate and rank individuals according to a numerical scale. With an eye on increasing worker engagement, improving performance, and retaining well‐trained, ex...

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Published in:Global Business and Organizational Excellence 2015-07, Vol.34 (5), p.13-20
Main Author: Schultz, John R.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Employee development
Employee involvement
Feedback
Leadership
Performance appraisal
Studies
Talent management
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Summary:As workers become more knowledge driven, those who manage them are realizing the shortcomings of traditional performance appraisal systems that rate and rank individuals according to a numerical scale. With an eye on increasing worker engagement, improving performance, and retaining well‐trained, experienced talent, progressive leaders are putting aside traditional assessment programs in favor of talent management methods that focus on continuous feedback and employee development. ©2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.
ISSN:1932-2054
1932-2062
DOI:10.1002/joe.21622