Results not Resolutions
Did you make resolutions this year? Are you keeping them?
I’ve never been a fan of resolutions, I prefer the word ‘results’, because just as firms will have results by the end of 2008, you will have results in terms of your finances, health, relationships, career etc. So rather than resolving something, why not give some thought to the ‘results’ you would like to achieve during 2008?
6 ways to becoming more results focused in 2008
Until one is committed there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back, always ineffectiveness. Whatever you can do, or dream you can - begin it. Boldness has genius, power and magic in it. Begin it now.’ Goethe
Get in shape & boost your energy in 2008
Serious about boosting your fitness? Follow the 10 steps outlined in this article to live a healthier lifestyle, supercharge your energy levels and even get the body of your dreams in 2008.
Performance Appraisals
Here are some scary statistics-
- 50% of staff feel their manager does not deal with them honestly during their appraisal.
- 32% view appraisals as a waste of time.
- 20% sense their manager only starts thinking about the appraisal once it has started.
- 20% say their boss rarely or never bothers to act on anything that is discussed.
(Source: 2007 survey of 3,000 UK employees by Investors in People.)
Most managers view performance appraisals as a necessary evil. As a result, what can be a very effective way of motivating staff is woefully mishandle.
Read on to learn how to carry our effective performance appraisals.
And finally...
"The most effective people re-write their job descriptions, bit by bit, under the boss's nose."
Anon
