Comments on: Does People Performance Really Matter?

By: Pat

Pat — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 19:27:17 +0000

If the 85% execution actually drives the business, it would be interesting to see what % of managers actually receive training in goal setting, accountability and motivating the employee.

I believe it’s important to focus on ‘accountability’ as a key performance driver. Hire smart, capable individuals, provide them with the business knowledge they require to perform, give them the tools and offer a ‘respectful’ work environment so they can give their best.

Pat

By: Erik Berggren - Director, SuccessFactors Global Research

Erik Berggren - Director, SuccessFactors Global Research — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 17:32:35 +0000

We did some research into the need for having the strategy transparent for all people that are part of executing on it. In some cases leakage of value comes from failures from employees to actually get it but in order to isolate it to that problem alone organizations should actively make sure they communicate the strategy and how individuals goals fit in that bigger picture. Numerous studies also point at that clarity of goals and sense of relevant contribution as being a key driver of employee engagement.

By: jen_chan, writer MemberSpeed.com

jen_chan, writer MemberSpeed.com — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 12:07:54 +0000

I agree with your conclusion 100%. Strategies are great. They’re wonderful secret weapons. Still, even with the best strategy in the whole wide world, if the person or people to execute it is a bumbling idiot, then your brilliant strategy would only be put to waste. A well-devised play can only take a person so far. Everything else depends on the player.

By: Keith Hamm, SPHR

Keith Hamm, SPHR — Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:33:28 +0000

To carry the analogy further, hire your team for the qualities you need to bring to the playing field (not just a cookie-cutter job title) and make sure your special team has what they need to make the goals. There’s a big difference between having been a quarterback somewhere else and having the ability to be a good quarterback on OUR team.