Adrian wants to become a good manager. In his position as a leader for his team, he goes through a series of necessary steps to achieve objectives. He realizes that a leader heading towards excellence is one who understands the importance of monitoring and evaluating his team’s performance.
Monitoring performance is essential to identify strengths and weaknesses of the team. Through constant evaluation of performance, the leader can identify, for example, which actions were effective and which did not work, which resources were used correctly and which were wasted. Additionally, monitoring performance allows the leader to determine whether the set objectives have been achieved or if adjustments to strategies are needed.
Adrian knows that evaluating performance is done through constant monitoring of team members and prepares for this in advance.
However, knowing that we all fear being evaluated, he starts by congratulating the team’s progress, aiming to highlight the positive aspects of the situation. Positive feedback and appreciation for what has been done well serve to encourage and increase the team members’ confidence.
For the negative aspects, or the less successful ones, Adrian does not seek blame, but instead tries together with the team to find solutions for them. He knows that constructive feedback helps in situations that need improvement. How does he achieve this? By asking the right questions. Specifically, he avoids asking, “Why wasn’t it done?” and instead asks, “How can we do it?”
Adrian does not wait for problems to arise, but together with the team, he identifies and resolves them before they become serious. In this way, he offers the team the opportunity to continuously improve their skills and learn from experiences. Proper and timely monitoring and evaluation of performance, recognizing the value of each team member, leads to a consolidated and high-performing team.
In conclusion, Adrian, on his path to excellence, by monitoring and evaluating performance, becomes a responsible leader, results-oriented and concerned about the success of his team. By putting these habits and approaches into practice, he ensures that his team is on the right track and successfully achieves its objectives.
