February 8th, 2010
Posted by Nathaniel Rottenberg. Community Marketing
If you want learn how to have a successful performance review, check out our performance review tips. Here’s a summary:
Be Prepared: It’s like the saying “Know thy enemy”. Maybe that’s a little dramatic, but you get the idea. Know what you’re facing so you can do everything in your power to ensure a successful outcome.
Read more on How to be prepared for your performance review.
The Response: Start by highlighting the areas that you’ve improved since your last performance review. Especially the skills that were previously identified as weaker. Use an example of a successful project you worked on to highlight how you’ve improved those skills. This shows that you’re tracking the areas you …
February 5th, 2010
Posted by David Stein. David Stein is a co-CEO of Rypple. David was one of the founders and the Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer of Workbrain. He is a recognized HCM strategist and has helped some of the biggest companies in the world to get the most out of their people.
I often read books, articles, and posts from companies that I admire; companies like Apple, Google, BMW, IDEO. My goal is understand what makes them succeed, so I can apply some of these strategies at our company, Rypple. Some of the reasons for their success are more obvious: a great product line, great marketing, great people. The question is, “why do these companies have great people, products, and marketing, leading to outstanding results?” The answer, the root of their success, may shock you: Their employee’s find meaning in their work.
The leaders of these companies make this happen through three key actions:
Clarity of vision and purpose:
Every employee in the company …
February 5th, 2010
Posted by Nathaniel Rottenberg. Community Marketing
Performance management NFL style!
Like this? Check out last week’s Funny Friday: Performance Review lessons from the Office
February 4th, 2010
Posted by Sonia Di Maulo. Throughout her 15+ years in Communications, Media, and Adult Education, Sonia is able to confirm that inspiring feedback increases confidence, trust, and performance. Are you ready to feedback? Sonia is the author of Ready to Feedback
Peggy helps me focus and believes in me. I feel motivated to do outstanding work to keep getting praise, recognition and results.
Which ideas describe Peggy’s coaching ability? Which ideas show her ability to offer powerful, inspiring feedback? It’s difficult to identify where coaching ends and feedback begins, because coaching and feedback are at their best when they work together. You cannot be an effective coach without offering and asking for feedback, and you cannot effectively feedback without the use of a solid coaching model.
Coaching without feedback is like baking without an oven. The end result is less than desirable.
The Debate on Coaching versus Feedback
The debate on the differences between coaching and feedback rage on when in fact I believe …
February 4th, 2010
Posted by David Priemer. Product & Community
Lately it seems I’ve been thinking a lot more about drive, motivation, and engagement.
- Why do we do the things we do?
- How do we get better at them?
- How does passion shape the decisions we make?
This past summer, Dan Pink gave a pretty inspiring Ted talk on the “surprising science of motivation” in which he brings forth impactful examples related some of these questions.
It got me thinking. Why do I do what I do? What keeps me going? How does my passion help me move the ball forward day-by-day?
So what did I do? I wrote a post about it on my personal blog.
Since the concept is very much related to Rypple’s message of continuous improvement through focused feedback and …
February 3rd, 2010
Posted by David Priemer. Product & Community
Welcome to Rypple!
Looking for the best way to get started? Here are some simple steps and tools to help you on your way!
Step 1:
Watch the video below which explains what Rypple is and how it works
Step 2:
Check out an overview of the Rypple feature set & 4 Easy Steps to Getting Started with Rypple
Step 3:
Read some helpful blog posts to help supercharge your Rypple experience: 
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February 2nd, 2010
Posted by Nathaniel Rottenberg. Community Marketing
Performance reviews are no fun in general. They’re especially painful when you receive a poor grade. Here’s a few helpful tips to help you get through a negative review:
- Don’t turn your review into a ‘boxing match’. If your manager gives you negative feedback, don’t get defensive. Acting defensively won’t change the outcome, and will only make you look worse. Being able to take criticism is an important aspect of business and life, and something that managers look for in future leaders.
- Ask questions and seek clarification. Ask for specific steps you can take to improve your performance. Not only will this help you improve, it will show your manager that you’re serious about improving. Your goal should be to finish your
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February 1st, 2010
Posted by Jamie Resker. Founder and President: Employee Performance Solutions. Jamie is recognized as an established thought leader and innovator in the area of performance management. She is the originator of the Performance Continuum Feedback Method®, a tool for systematically diagnosing employee performance issues and development opportunities and crafting messages about even the most sensitive behavior based issues.
People are really good at making excuses for not giving feedback. “We’re really nice at XYZ organization” or “we avoid conflict and causing people to feel badly about themselves” are the justifications we most commonly hear. Translation: it’s just easier to let the under performance continue as is; I’ll just focus on my A and B level players.
There are many reasons for not having performance conversations:
- He’s only got another two years before retirement.
- She can’t change.
- That’s the way he’s always been.
- What if I make things worse?
- It’s a personality issue and it’s not my job to deal with that type of thing.
- We can’t afford to lose her.
- The most contradictory of all: “We’re a gentle, nice type of place to work
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January 29th, 2010
Posted by Nathaniel Rottenberg. Community Marketing
Now this is how to have a successful performance review…
January 28th, 2010
Posted by Nathaniel Rottenberg. Community Marketing
What did you think of your performance this year? Probably the toughest question you’re likely to face during your review. Here’s how you should respond:
- Start by highlighting the areas that you’ve improved since your last performance review. Especially the skills that were previously identified as weaker. Use an example of a successful project you worked on to highlight how you’ve improved those skills. This shows that you’re tracking the areas you need to improve and actively working on them.
- Explain what areas you are still struggling with, and how you’re working to improve. This demonstrates that you are aware of your abilities and actions and that you’re serious about your performance at work. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.
- Never say
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