Performance gaps are unavoidable in every organization, and one of the most important responsibilities of Human Resources Management (HRM) professionals is ensuring that these gaps are properly diagnosed and addressed. Rather than resort to performance shaming, issuing queries, organizing trainin..
Our research and experience suggest that one of the leading causes of acrimony or dissatisfaction during performance appraisals are the gaps in performance contracting. Performance contracting is the process of developing and documenting performance goals that align individual contributions with ..
Many HR professionals are passionate about people and processes but often struggle to connect their work directly to business results. This gap can limit HR’s influence in strategic conversations and make it harder to demonstrate the real value of its initiatives. HR professionals must go ..
Too often, HR is only seen in its traditional role as an administrative tool to process policies, recruit staff, and keep the organization running. While these tasks are important, this narrow view reduces HR to a support function and prevents it from creating real value. In today’s world ..
Many professionals and organizations recognize the importance of creativity and innovation yet often struggle to create an environment where innovation thrives. Some of the major reasons for this are the myths and misconceptions about innovation—like the belief that creativity means chaos ..
Many professionals struggle to make an impact at work not because they lack ideas or intelligence, but because they cannot communicate their thoughts confidently and clearly. Public speaking and presentation anxiety hold back countless people from stepping forward, sharing ideas, or leading initi..
Many organizations and societies struggle to build effective leadership because they mistakenly equate leadership with position or title. This outdated mindset creates a cycle where people pursue leadership roles for power, perks, or prestige, rather than for the opportunity to serve and influenc..
Many professionals say they’re committed to their organizations, but their actions often tell a different story. They distance themselves from the very products or services their organizations offer, failing to use them, promote them, or even speak about them with genuine enthusiasm. This ..
Many organizations struggle to achieve their goals, not because their employees lack skills or expertise, but because personality differences create tension, miscommunication and conflict. When these differences are not managed effectively, they lead to misunderstandings, reduced collaboration, a..