Date Submitted: Aug 30, 2009 - 5:44:32 PM
Summary: Powerful questions lead to more meaningful performance conversations. This article provides the first tip for creating powerful questions and improving communication between yourself and employees.

Date Submitted: Aug 30, 2009 - 5:39:44 PM
Summary: There's a lot of uncertainty out there, no matter what kind of organization you work in. Most of us are wondering what the future holds and some are even asking challenging questions about it. Being able to respond to uncertainty with confidence and dignity is the mark of a strong leader. Are you prepared to answer the tough questions? This article allows you to consider your own preparedness.

Date Submitted: Aug 30, 2009 - 5:34:38 PM
Summary: Part of a manager's job is to give feedback to employees to help them meet and exceed expectations for performance. This article provides some distinctions between judgment and feedback.

Date Submitted: Aug 30, 2009 - 5:32:18 PM
Summary: Here are five tips for boosting your confidence as a performance manager so that they can successfully conduct conversations with employees.

Date Submitted: Aug 30, 2009 - 5:29:06 PM
Summary: What will make the difference between those who continue to struggle and those who bounce back stronger than ever - resiliency. Resiliency is the ability to accept who you are, where you are, for what you are and to move on with a positive attitude. This article provides a few thoughts on way to be resilient.

Date Submitted: Aug 30, 2009 - 5:22:28 PM
Summary: Waiting on a tough performance conversation? Think about the impact you can have on individuals, as well as the team, if you just begin the conversation. For now, have the guts to get started.

Date Submitted: Aug 30, 2009 - 5:17:50 PM
Summary: During a time of budget cuts and layoffs, employees look to you, their manager, for the critical information they crave. Before you respond to those answerless questions remember these helpful tips.

Date Submitted: Aug 30, 2009 - 5:16:26 PM
Summary: Involve employees in finding solutions rather than prescribing the solutions for them. Instead of telling the employee the answer, ask them what they think.

Date Submitted: Aug 30, 2009 - 5:12:09 PM
Summary: This article offers some ideas for having more productive and painless performance conversations.

Date Submitted: Aug 30, 2009 - 5:08:48 PM
Summary: Performance evaluations can have valuable, meaningful outcomes, for employees as well as for organizations. This article lists some important reasons for evaluations.