By Jim Whitt On the list of things that are done for all the wrong reasons in organizations, performance reviews would have to rank near the top. They end up being “check the boxes” exercises that have little influence on performance because they take place after the fact. The typical performance review is the equivalent of landing an airplane and asking, “Now, where are we?” It’s a little late in the game for that question. One of the worst things about many reviews is the use of numerical values to rate performance. I’ve known more than one manager who refuses… Read More