I  was quoted in an article about performance reviews in the Toronto Globe and Mail last week! Read the article: Performance Reviews Get an F

Now, a couple of things:

First, this is really cool, because to Canadians of a certain age, nothing says credibility (or being a Tory Suckup depending on your stripe) like appearing in the pages of Canada’s Newspaper of Record.

Second, I should explain fully the quote attributed to me.  I did say regular performance chats should take the place of an annual performance review, but that I didn’t think I could do it with everyone because I have 40 direct reports!!! That’s different than not thinking they’re important in more sane work environments.

I also said that these more frequent checkins were a good idea, but then so’s changing your oil every 3,000 miles- it keeps tabs on things and lets you know if there’s  a problem on the horizon…..but people seldom do it that often, and often to their detriment.

It’s so cool being quoted in the mainstream press…. you don’t suppose this little show is developing credibility do you???

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