Episode 13
Performance reviews were originally designed to support growth, yet in many organizations they have drifted into a routine of forms, ratings and administrative mechanics. In this episode, the 3 Thinkers explore the uncomfortable tension at the core of annual reviews. Are they genuinely meant to develop people, or primarily to satisfy a process?
The conversation dives into the gap between the intended purpose of performance reviews and the reality employees often experience. Carsten, Günter and Thomas examine how measurement systems, mismatched expectations, skewed rating scales and poorly balanced feedback can overshadow meaningful development. At the same time, they explore what becomes possible when reviews shift from administrative routines to real conversations about strengths, motivation and the human experience at work.
This episode is for leaders, HR professionals, project managers, innovators and for anyone who has ever sat in a performance review thinking: “There has to be a better way.”
If you’ve ever felt torn between paperwork and real development, tell us: what would you change first in your organization’s review culture?
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Hosts & content: Carsten Maßmann, Günter Prömpers, Thomas Schmidt
The voice of intro & outro: Johanna R
Postproduction & publication: Thomas Schmidt
Abschließende Bemerkung:
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