Bury the Annual Performance Review: W. Edwards Deming’s Surprise Cure for Team Growth [Guru Advice #001]
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W. Edwards Deming made his name by overturning conventional thinking about managing quality and people. One of his boldest views was that the annual performance review harms morale and stifles innovation. He believed it creates fear, with staff often focusing on ticking boxes instead of seeking deeper improvements.
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