Some trends in HR are great. Trends toward data-driven decision making, technology-enabled hiring, flexible schedules and paternal leave are significant improvements to the industry. Other trends are not so great. Before we dig into the newest trend, I want you to ask yourself a few questions: What are the key skills/competencies necessary for your company to grow in the next 5 years? What are the skills you most need to cultivate in your next generation leaders? What are you doing to foster those skills? What is your succession plan for the top 10 positions in your company? How are you … Read More
The Problem with High Performers
They go by a dozen different nicknames- rock stars, superstars, overachievers, A-players, etc. But regardless of the name or definition, any good leader can tell you which team members are high performers and which are not. High performers are exciting. They stand out. They are the people you go to when you need a last minute sale, are faced with an impossible deadline, or need a presentation that will dazzle a client. They set the bar for excellence on your team. But they’re also trouble-makers in an organization. Here are 7 ways that High Performers create problems for managers: