Not all epidemics however, are life threatening or based on deadly airborne viruses. The term ‘epidemic’ can also be used to describe rapid, extensive development, without a festering lesion or hemorrhagic rash in sight. So, surely then in business, an epidemic could be a hugely positive thing. As a manager, wouldn’t you want to be part of an epidemic of employee motivation for example?
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Assessments within the workforce are often performed by line managers, in this case Graham. Evaluations such as these are used to identify ways in which one can improve and achieve. The downside with only the line manager running the assessment is that you are left with one perception and potentially inaccurate as a result.
The next morning, the tea master did as he had been
advised, and waited. The soldier stopped and stared…
and then bowed and apologised and walked away.
How can this help you with your management?
Remember, invisible miracles don’t impress anybody.
Others think of you in terms of what they know or
notice about you.
People who give honest feedback are likely to make other decisions based on what’s good for the company
Cultural differences affect the way users handle 360 degree feedback
Just occasionally in business, the habit of sharing information openly comes back to bite you.
We’re inclined to think that we need to know everything before we take the leap and try something new. I challenge that view.
We’re all aware that others have a different perspective on us.
Last week I came up with a simple diagram I thought was quite helpful as a way of thinking about making feedback as useful as possible. I was thinking about 360 degree feedback when I came up with it, but I realise it could equally apply to any similar type of conversation; appraisals, tough conversations [...]