Saturday, June 9, 2007

Book Review: For Your Improvement

All excellent organizations have formal performance management and development programs. I have long enjoyed using the book FYI - For Your Improvement, by Michael Lombardo, and Robert Eichinger as a reference for performance reviews and feedback sessions that I have conducted. The book is organized into four sections and a comprehensive appendix. The Competencies section describes 67 different competencies which cover the waterfront. The performance dimensions section has 10 additional competencies that deal more with output than personal attributes. The third section is a great description of 19 Career Stallers and Stoppers. The fourth and final section covers seven Special International Focus Areas.

This book is a must have for leaders, performance managers, and mentors. Five Stars!

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