To “correct” performance appraisals, we must appraise the entire performance system, not just the performer!
Your Value Foundation represents the core of your company’s identity, shaping its origin, culture, and ongoing operations. It reflects why and how the business was started, the values that drive your corporate behaviors, and the essence of what your company stands for. Comprising four key elements—vision, purpose, mission, and values—the Value Foundation serves as the critical undercurrent of any successful organization.
Despite its importance, many businesses struggle with strategic planning. The common issue is that businesses treat strategic planning as a one-time event rather than an ongoing process. Typically, companies spend a few days developing a strategic plan, but then abandon it when internal or external pressures arise. For many business leaders, the term “strategic planning” itself can even invoke skepticism, especially if their past attempts at planning have been unsuccessful or resulted in plans that were not practical.
When COVID-19 hit in 2020, we began to see the devastation it wrecked on American business – both large and small. For most companies, COVID-19 came too fast to “pivot” or adapt. The economic landscape was scorched, and many businesses were scorched along with it.
Decades of research show us what the future looks like for business leaders. Chaotic changes in the company’s markets and the environment are redefining the role of senior leaders.
In the modern world of talent acquisition, we've seemingly left no stone unturned in our quest to perfect the art of selecting the right people for the job. But despite the vast number of tools and methods at our disposal—personality tests, aptitude assessments, behavioral analysis, achievement tracking, and more—it often feels like we’re still struggling to make the right choices.
