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Louder, Longer, Meaner
It would really help if you would keep this file current.
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I’m getting tired of talking to you about this file!
This is the last time I’m going to tell you this.
Keep the files current or you’re fired!
In most organizations, we attempt to manage performance by telling people what to do. We tell them to work harder; we tell them to work better; we tell them to work smarter. We tell them to show more initiative, be more creative, be self-directed, be empowered!
We tell them to do these things in a variety of ways. We send memos, have meetings, write policies, hold classes, and make informational and inspirational speeches.
Interestingly, when these methods don’t ...
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