Make sure you take the time to prepare yourself prior to undertaking performance management. What is it that you are afraid of? Even if you are not yet performance managing any of your team members, take the time to jot down some notes against the question, “When faced with managing performance, I am scared of…”
Giving regular feedback can help stop small problems from escalating. Obviously, we would all like to be working in an environment where communication is frequent, consistent and authentic, and feedback is genuine and accepted as a gift. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case.
Deciding whether to share your mental health journey can be a difficult decision. The following content has been developed by Heads Up, and gives information regarding the pros and cons of deciding whether to tell others about your mental health condition. While some of the information may be specific to those working in an organisation in an ongoing capacity, much of the information may still be relevant to those working show to show.
There is much debate in many companies, entertainment or otherwise as to whether performance evaluations are a waste of time. For the theatrical and live entertainment environment, mostly constructed by short-term gigs and freelance work they are not a common occurrence. Most people know they have done a good job when they get hired for the next gig.
What type of person are you? What type of employee are you? How old are you? Do you fit in Generation X or Y or are you a Millennial? Are you ambitious? Do you want to be in charge or do you want to take the back seat in a work environment? Understanding you is the best way to ensure you end up in a job you like, and if you don’t know, perhaps it’s time to begin a self-study.
Off the back of the article my friend Jay Withee wrote recently – Costs of Losing Long-Term Employees: Walking Knowledge – I thought I’d flip the coin and touch on a subject that has been important to my career. Knowing when it’s time to move on.
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