Performance Management or Perception Management?

Performance Management or Perception Management?
Business environment, Technology, workforce demographics, and outlook towards life of the employees have changed and are distinctly different than what they used to be 10 years back. Most appraisal systems if not completely irrelevant surely need a much-needed change.

Once upon a time, there was a King. King was brave, intelligent, popular, and had all the qualities of a perfect King. Few months after becoming King, he got married and was living happily. He had everything except his own child. King initially did not give too much importance to the issue. As time passed by, people close to King told him about the importance of his own child. King too realized that succession planning is very important for long-term sustainability. King started spending more time with Queen and Queen was pregnant.

King was happy as well as nervous. King wanted perfection in everything. Time passed by quickly and there came time of delivery. Queen developed few complications. King ordered to find the best doctor in the entire kingdom. Doctor was presented to the King. King told the Doctor that if something happened to Queen or Child, the Doctor will be given the death sentence.

Finally came the moment of truth. Queen was going through unbearable pain to give birth to the future of the kingdom. The doctor was under tremendous pressure, to make sure...

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Subir Verma

currently is Executive Director & CHRO - Power Business at R P Sanjiv Goenka Group. He is among Forbes Top 30 Talent Leader, Best Selling Author, and Career Coach. With over 25 years of diverse experience in the industry, Subir is a pro bono coach for job seekers.

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Subir Verma

currently is Executive Director & CHRO - Power Business at R P Sanjiv Goenka Group. He is among Forbes Top 30 Talent Leader, Best Selling Author, and Career Coach. With over 25 years of diverse experience in the industry, Subir is a pro bono coach for job seekers.

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