From the course: Signs You’re Doing Performance Management Wrong — And How to Fix It
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Identify early signs of underperformance
From the course: Signs You’re Doing Performance Management Wrong — And How to Fix It
Identify early signs of underperformance
Being an effective manager means having a proactive stance. You are continually gathering information about how things are going on your team, and sensing when something might be veering off course. Part of your job is to address underperformance early to prevent long-term problems. In this lesson, you'll recognize early warning signs and prevent minor problems from escalating into larger ones. Consider whether you've seen these early warning signs show up on your team in the last few months: a decline in work quality; failure to contribute ideas or solutions; feedback from customers or coworkers about poor performance or communication; or avoidance of taking accountability for one's actions. It's crucial to note concrete observations here rather than just your intuition. When you focus on concrete observations, you can reduce the impact of your cognitive biases. Being a proactive leader means taking action even when uncomfortable emotions arise. It's a practice that will become…
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