In today’s dynamic workplace, fostering psychological safety is crucial for team success and organizational growth. However, traditional approaches to feedback may inadvertently undermine this goal by not prioritizing trust. For teams to thrive, it’s essential to build an environment where trust in feedback is paramount. This article explores the critical role of trust in feedback ..read more

In today’s competitive business landscape, keeping employees motivated and engaged is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. Traditional performance management systems, often plagued by annual reviews and lagging feedback, can leave employees feeling disconnected from their goals and lacking a sense of purpose. This disconnect not only impacts employee morale but also hinders overall ..read more

In today’s dynamic workplace, effective performance management is crucial for fostering employee growth and organizational success. However, traditional approaches to performance management may inadvertently disadvantage introverted employees. These systems often rely heavily on public speaking, extroverted communication styles, and visibility within teams. This can leave introverts feeling unheard, undervalued, and ultimately hindering their ability to ..read more

In today’s dynamic work environment, the concept of performance management has evolved significantly. Yet, many organizations still cling to outdated beliefs and practices that hinder employee growth and organizational success. In this article, we’ll debunk the performance appraisal myths that hold companies back, explore emerging trends reshaping the field, and provide actionable tips for optimizing ..read more

In today’s competitive business landscape, happy and engaged employees are no longer a luxury – they’re a necessity. Research consistently shows a strong correlation between employee engagement and customer satisfaction. This means that companies prioritizing employee well-being and fostering a positive work environment ultimately create a better customer experience. This article explores the link between ..read more

OKRs has gained massive popularity in all parts of the world owing to the fact that they hold immense potential to elevate the performance levels of an organization if done correctly.  But, the real challenge comes when people of the organization actually sit down to figure the OKRs.  “Who should do it?” is the first […] The post Part 4 of OKR-Misconceptions: Only Leaders can set OKRs for everyone in the organization appeared first on GroSum Blog ..read more

When we talk about OKRs, the first thing that we focus on is how the biggies of the world like Google, Amazon, Intel, Netflix etc have used OKRs and found success. When we start with such big companies, somehow doubt creeps whether OKRs are only meant for companies with huge workforce and humongous revenue. So […] The post Part 3 of OKR-Misconceptions: Only Large Organizations can adopt OKRs appeared first on GroSum Blog ..read more

With OKRs being the talk of the performance management town, it is mostly being used as a buzzword rather than people trying to understand its actual capability and what to expect from this tool. Many leaders and OKRs enthusiasts confuse OKRs with a performance evaluation tool. The answer to this is OKRs are not an […] The post Part 2 of OKR-Misconceptions: Linking Rewards with OKRs appeared first on GroSum Blog ..read more

“Some work done between 2 teams are interlinked. Until one team finishes their task, the other team cannot start theirs. How will this be taken care of in OKRs? ” This is one of the most common questions we get asked by most OKRs first-timers as well as a few experienced folks. But, is this […] The post Part 1 of OKR-misconceptions Series: Being treated as a Task Management Tool appeared first on GroSum Blog ..read more

You work relentlessly throughout the year, making your customers happy with the best service you can provide, and your performance score looks great. One day you receive one complaint from a customer and baam! it hurts your performance score harder than losing your most precious possession. Welcome to the world of Zero-target goals where employees […] The post 12 Experts Speak On Whether Organizations Should Set Zero-Target Goals For The Employees appeared first on GroSum Blog ..read more