Effective Performance Discussions

Performance Discussions are often challenging. Unless you’re about to tell a team member that they’re getting a huge bonus and their dream promotion, there will likely be some differences in perspective and mixed emotions. 

In this clip I’ll offer a few tips to help you have more effective performance discussions:

1. Tailor Your Approach - it’s not a “one size fits all” situation

2. Address serious issues immediately - don’t just “hope things will get better”

3. Adjust for Low Performers, Mixed Performers and High Performers - each calls for distinct elements

4. Make it a Dialogue, not a Debate - you don’t get a trophy for ‘winning’

5. Offer your perspective, ask effective questions, and LISTEN

It probably won’t be easy, so prepare for a challenge - Welcome to Leadership!