Performance Reviews, Part II: How to Write Self-Evaluations that Generate Support and Respect

By Caroline M. Cole “Performance Reviews, Part I: How to Write Evaluations that Serve Employees and Organizations Alike” examines strategies for assessing others but, on occasion, we may need to evaluate ourselves. Self-evaluations, for example, are increasingly common in organizations … Continue reading

Performance Reviews, Part I: How to Write Evaluations that Serve Employees and Organizations Alike

By Caroline M. Cole In the coming months, organizations may see an uptick in the number of employees stepping up their game; adopting their best behaviors; and working to make the strongest impression on supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, and clients—sure signs … Continue reading

Early, Prompt, Fashionably Late, or Rude? Punctuality as a (Slippery) Virtue

By Caroline M. Cole Colleagues walking into a meeting mid-discussion. Classmates strolling into a lecture in progress. Patrons looking for a seat once the movie or performance has begun. Patients checking in after scheduled appointments. Guests showing up as others … Continue reading

Document—and Celebrate—Your Contributions in the Sweet Spot

By Caroline M. Cole At this time of year, many of you may be embarking on a new professional adventure in the form of a full-time job, an internship, or a volunteer opportunity. Or, perhaps, you’re gearing up to change … Continue reading

Complaints that Make Resolutions Possible, and Ideal

By Caroline M. Cole If you’ve ever shopped in a store, ordered something online, eaten in a restaurant, or contracted someone for a short-or long-term project, chances are you’ve had an experience that has fallen short of what you needed … Continue reading