Insights and strategies for managing performance challenges.
Most managers reach for the obvious explanation: a skills gap. But the problem rarely starts with skills. It starts somewhere deeper—with fit, engagement, and motivation. These hidden pillars of performance explain why brilliant people produce mediocre work.
Read moreMost managers think they know what "good performance" looks like—until they try to explain it out loud. This is where the competency matrix becomes indispensable—turning vague feelings into objective expectations and transforming performance conversations.
Read moreOne of the biggest mistakes managers make is waiting too long before calling a low performance what it really is. The earlier you recognize it, the more options you have to fix it quickly and respectfully. Here's a structured approach to spot early signs—objectively and fairly.
Read moreMost managers don't struggle because they can't handle low performance. They struggle because they're not even sure they're looking at low performance in the first place. The real starting point is simple: gain clarity through a structured evaluation process.
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