Managing Poor Performers: What You Need To Know Before Taking Action
At the simplest level, the hallmark of a performance problem is an ongoing gap between actual and desired performance, a gap that is not closing and may be worsening. Performance problems can be driven by personal problems, personality, team dysfunction, and even organizational change. Performance problems often have to do with the simple fact that we are who we are; and we may be in … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Author: Joseph Weintraub | Source: Babson | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior
The Internal Coach Playbook
Might your organization benefit from an internal coaching initiative? And, if so, how? Below we discuss three approaches to inform your decision making: recognizing internal coaching as a distinct competency, understanding the keys to effectiveness, and anticipating challenges.
Content: Article | Authors: Elaine Eisenman, Joseph Weintraub, Sam Perkins | Source: Babson Insight | Subjects: Human Resources, Management, Organizational Behavior
The Coaching Manager: Developing Top Talent in Business
Great book on how to coach by focusing on the good to best employees instead of the traditional approach which focuses more on problem employees. The authors are two Babson Professors who are also consultants. The book was used one of my MBA courses and it is well-written and provides many real-world cases and applications. I recommend this book highly.
Content: Book | Authors: James Hunt, Joseph Weintraub | Subjects: Leadership, Organizational Behavior
How Coaching Can Enhance Your Brand As A Manager
“Managers who coach their employees become known as good managers to work for, developers of talent, and achievers of business results. They also become better leaders in the process. The average manager, however, doesn’t coach, believing it would take too much time or be a waste of effort. Such barriers, however are more psychological than real, and represent an expression of the status quo. The … [ Read more ]
Content: Article | Authors: James M. Hunt, Joseph Weintraub | Source: Babson Insight | Subjects: Management, Personal Development