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Abolishing Performance Appraisals: Why They Backfire and What to Do Instead
Extensive research, good case studies, knowledgeble discussion of legal issues are strengths of this book. However, there are numerous weaknesses:1 Linking enlightened management directly to ineffective appraisal systems. They are not nedessarily related.2 Not acknowledging managers insight on employees performance.3 Assuming apprasials are generally a high corporate priority compared with other management activities.4 Not recommending one or two focused appraisal functions as an alternative to no appraisals.5 Not providing an explaination of how to administer most pay raise systems (Hay for example).6 Not clearly identifying how the rating drives pay, promotion and bonus. An alternative is required.7 Not disussing how requirements may vary by industry job specifics or the impact of enviromental factors, such as, confidentiality and raises based on senioity. jrj
Abolishing Performance Appraisals: Why They Backfire and What to Do Instead
I teach Project Management and HR in Stuttgart/Germany. Even under different circumstances we see the problems also: Many performance appraisals destroy teamwork, foster mediocrity and provide a n unwanted short-term focus. I saw all the negative effects in my college as well as my wife`s workplace. A book really worth reading not only in the USA!
Abolishing Performance Appraisals: Why They Backfire and What to Do Instead
A well documented and organized explanation of why the common sense notion of giving performance appraisals is wrong. Wrong in that it's wasteful in money and human performance. The book gives many ideas on what to do instead, stressing the importance of feedback to the individual and the performance of the organization. It is more that a cook book of what to do on this important topic. The authors give the science behind their thinking and experience. I hope that my competition does not find out about this book.
Abolishing Performance Appraisals: Why They Backfire and What to Do Instead
Tom Coens and Mary Jenkins have put together a great compilation of years of profound knowledge, and added to that knowledge with even more convincing arguments for ridding ourselves of this destructive practice. It is wonderful that this comes from an attorney as well as a knowledgable consultant because so many labor lawyers have promoted the use of Performance Appraisals as a protective device.The book contains highly practical alternatives to appraisals as well as making the case against them better than any of us have been able to do thus far.I suggest skeptical readers leaf through the book to the topic on which they are most sure they won't be convinced. Read what is written and be prepared to have your mind expanded.
Abolishing Performance Appraisals: Why They Backfire and What to Do Instead
Tom Coens and Mary Jenkins pull no punches: They hate performance appraisals. They explain why in their book, which also traces the development of the appraisal method and analyzes why companies have stuck with a tool that simply doesn't work. Although the authors tend to redundancy, their writing is clear and engaging, and they support their message with passages from major business leaders, scholars, consultants and researchers. Old hands might view their suggested alternatives as pie-in-the-sky solutions to employee management and motivation, but we [...] recommend this book to optimistic managers who believe that there must be a better way.
Abolishing Performance Appraisals: Why They Backfire and What to Do Instead
Coens and Jenkins had the guts and innovative thinking to address a fundamental issue in the global workforce: abolishing performance appraisals & the leadership that is required to have a healthy work environment. This book is a must-read for business owners, managers, and HR executives who are focused on creating an environment where people can contribute, perform, communicate, innovate, take pride in their work, and have fun learning. Based on the theories of management from Dr. W. Edwards Deming, Coens and Jenkins have not only focused on the theories, beliefs, and assumptions of leadership, but also on the practical skills needed to abolish performance appraisals and lead people! Do we really think that people will learn, contribute, cooperate, be passionate about their work and the customer when they are judged, rated, ranked, and intimidated? The insights Coens and Jenkins provide are awesome and real world! This book is an excellent tool and stimulus for leaders and managers to challenge the way people are treated and motivated and to build an environment where people love their work and the culture they are in. It is easy to retain people; it is really a no-brainer, as long as there is a culture that is healthy and enables people to learn and grow and share their knowledge. Personally I have seen hundreds of companies that destroy people; they are in a self-destruct mode; today they may be leaders in their industry; 10 years from now they will struggle to survive. But those organizations who challenge their current beliefs and assumptions, and the old systems will create innovation---in their practices and their thinking. This is what Coens and Jenkins have so artfully described in their focus on Abolishing Performance Appraisals. This is one of the top 5 books every executive should read and apply as soon as possible.