Young Professionals, it’s performance assessment time of the year for most of us, right? If we have more than 5 team members who have different tasks, we need to calibrate their performance. Why? Of course to ensure a balance of fairness and encouragement in our assessment.
Know Who Works for You
So often, we treat everyone the same. You must know how your employees are performing, what future potential they have, what motivates them, how they desire recognition, and the way to treat them based on their personal desires.
While we all want a team of stars, everyone is at a different place in life, and that’s okay. Many people are content being solid professionals; thank them for that. Inconsistent players can be a great asset to your organization. Rough diamonds are learners. Each category is unique.
Know your people, treat them accordingly, and lead well!
Recently, I came across this comprehensive blogpost that provide a refreshment of the nine box matrix from McKinsey. It is a good tool to assess the team’s current performance while still considering their future potential. This helps us to see our team positively and focus on developing the most suitable development plans for them. If you’re managing a big team or aiming to improve your leadership, I highly recommend giving it a read. Here’s the link:
The Hayyan Chronicle 
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