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TechEdge Gives Back
Posted by: |It is no surprise that so many people are searching for work in today’s economy. TechEdge is doing its part to help these individuals put their best foot forward.
On July 6th, the presentation “In the Zone” – How to Get There & Stay There was given by Gwen Walsh, president of TechEdge, at Christ Church Episcopal in Hudson, Ohio. The Hudson Hub Times offers a description of the free program at their website (http://www.hudsonhubtimes.com/news/article/4851825).
Ms. Walsh spoke about the following topics:
- Explore how to create a “loving what you do and showing it” positive spirit that will influence how others see you — including prospective employers and your network; and
- Learn about the 4 vital ingredients – Identity, Achievement, Reputation and Acceptance — and receive practical tools pivotal to becoming the “best version of you”.
The presentation was well-received and attendees offered their positive feedback:
“You really did a fine job for us this past Tuesday evening, as was indicated in our evaluation forms – everyone said you exceeded expectations! Thanks so much for taking the time to be with us.”
“Thank you for your time and your excellent presentation at the Hudson Job Search meeting on Tuesday, Your “hot topic” seemed to coincide perfectly with the “hot evening”. You brought “In the Zone” to life with real world examples and dialogue. Your positive spirit and enthusiasm for your subject matter was evident. My MOJO has been greatly enhanced by your fantastic and unselfish presentation.”
Thank you to everyone who attended and also to Hudson Job Search, the organization that invited TechEdge to present. You can find more information about Hudson Job Search at their website, http://www.hudsonjs.org/.
In other news, TechEdge LLC has joined the Greater Omaha Chamber! Please visit their website at http://omahachamber.org/ and search for us under the Business Directory.
Finally, TechEdge is mentioned on Jesse Fewell’s “Moving Beyond Management” blog. Kate Brown, one of our Consulting Parters, gave a presentation about “High Performing Teams”. Great job Kate! You can view Mr. Fewell’s blog article at http://www.jessefewell.com/2010/04/21/it-wonderland-in-omaha/.
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Performance Evaluations & Self-Assessments
Posted by: |Coaching Question: What is the best way to help employees feel comfortable submitting and talking to their Self-Assessments as part of the Performance Evaluation process?
For managers and employees alike, the Performance Evaluation process and Self-Assessment step can become a source of confusion and anxiety. To address the Self-Assessment component in particular, we need to take a step back and first consider our over-arching mission – which we would suggest is…
| Optimizing Our Peoples’ Potential | |
…plus lay out our supporting strategic goals which may include:
- Helping our employees become the best version of themselves that they can be – to the benefit of our organization, employees and society.
- Optimizing our employees’ talents and contributions to our organization while simultaneously learning about our employees’ professional growth and development desires – with a focus on the immediate, short- and long-term future.
- Defining a fully integrated, iterative and ongoing People Potentialization Lifecycle that includes value-add learning, practicing, reflecting, dialoguing, assessing, coaching and adjusting components.
- Implementing sound practices that constructively:
- Acknowledge consistent positive behaviors and results delivery through a variety of reward mechanisms.
- Leverage existing strengths through professional development and opportunity/assignment creation methods.
- Reshape undesired behaviors and sub-standard results through a variety of thoughtful, adjustment measures.
- Ensuring that our mission results in a positive experience for our organization, managers and employees.
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