Organisational Mechanics
Sometimes these beliefs are based on strong evidence and sometimes, well, less so. Of course this is as true in management as any other human endeavour.
Have a look at the slideshare below and tell me what you think? Do theory and practice match?
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James Lawther is a middle-aged, middle manager.
To reach this highly elevated position he has worked in numerous industries, from supermarket retailing to tax collecting. He has had several operational roles, including running the night shift in a frozen pea packing factory and carrying out operational research for a credit card company.
As you can see from his C.V. he has either a wealth of experience or is incapable of holding down a job. If the latter is true this post isn’t worth a minute of your attention.
Unfortunately, the only way to find out is to read it and decide for yourself.
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These are days everyone is in a hurry. Branding guys is preferred over mentoring. You either run or get eaten. It is interesting to see Amazon do the old-fashioned way!
Isn’t it just? Thanks for the comment
James
James,
Great presentation. Very nicely done. Check out: https://hbr.org/2015/04/reinventing-performance-management
I think you’ll be impressed by what Deloitte are trying to do. Well, at least, they are starting along a performance review/management redesign/reconsideration pathway.
Adrian
Thanks for the link Adrian, fascinating, maybe I should apply for a job.
Hello James,
Love the deck that you have put together. The clincher for me is the one that you saved for the end: would you give the folks that matter to you in your personal life (partner, children, parents, sibling, friends) a performance review..?
I wish you the very best.
maz
I did try it one year with Mrs L. Maz. She was less than grateful for the feedback