A recurring trend in large and small companies throughout the United States is the abandonment of traditional annual performance review processes that generate a rating. Companies that have done away with performance ratings include Adobe, Motorola Solutions, Expedia and Kelly Services (Pletz 2013) to name a few. In fact, it seems that the formal and documented numerical rating is under attack, giving way to the notion that existing tools and processes used to recommend, calibrate and defend the rating are too cumbersome, time consuming and inflexible.
Why Would a Successful Entrepreneur Hire a Coach?
It’s not as if coaches have secret powers or have some deep-seated knowledge of your industry that could open the door to more success. Coaches are mere humans like you and me. However, good coaches can help you identify your blind spots.
Avoid These 3 Pitfalls When Opening a Consulting Business
If you’ve ever met someone who told you they were a “business consultant,” and you scratched your head wondering what in the heck does that really mean, you are not alone. The term “consultant” is so vague it often borders on euphemistic.
How to Set Fees as a Consultant Freelancer
To survive as a consultant in any industry, you need to charge fees that will enable you to stay in business; at the same time, both you and your clients need to feel that your fees are fair and equitable. So how do you find the middle ground that seems fair to everyone involved?