Startup

Why Should Startups adopt OKRs for Additional Benefits?

Objectives and Key Results are a simple and powerful management tool, which is credited with being the underlying reason for the success of firms like Google Inc. In the chaotic environment of a growing startup, OKRs help them prioritize & execute right and deliver growth without losing their focus. To get the discipline when following...

Performance-Appraisal

Advantages of Adopting OKRs in Performance Management

Many advantages accrue to an organization when it adopts an OKR-based, modern performance management system Chuck the legacy, annual performance management system to reap the benefits of this modern system which allows for continuous feedback based frequent performance review system. OKRs provides absolute clarity on what needs to be prioritized and how it helps the...

Performance-Appraisal

The Undeniable Benefits of 360-degree Feedback in Performance Management

Organizations enjoy undeniable benefits when they adopt a 360-degree performance appraisal and feedback system as it helps improve the performance of everyone in the organization, by delivering the following benefits: Encourages honest feedback in a more acceptable fashion to encourage personal development. Provides a high level of clarity to everyone on their areas of improvement...

Mr-Ratan-Swami

Discussing Framework for Measuring and Evaluating Employee Performance with Mr. P Ratan Swami – Part 2

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of his organization.   Mr. P. Ratan Swami studied at IIT, Bombay, and then at IIM Bangalore where he majored in finance and strategy. After his graduation, he worked as an...

Mr-Ratan-Sawmi

Discussing Framework for Measuring and Evaluating Employee Performance with Mr. P Ratan Swami – Part 1

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of his organization.   Mr. P. Ratan Swami studied at IIT, Bombay, and then at IIM Bangalore where he majored in finance and strategy. After his graduation, he worked as an...

Remote-Work

9 Essential Competencies needed by Remote Workers

Not everyone can be good at flexible and remote work, where people need to be productive without the supervision and support systems offered by an office environment. Communication skills, both written (text, emails) or spoken (phone/video calls), are essential. Ability to be organized, time-bound, efficient, and productive so as to meet deadlines is imperative. Being...