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Dirk BaertsNov 23, 20213 minThe annual performance review is about looking forward Your annual performance review should be about forward looking plans and objectives. Your weekly 1-on-1 should cover the ongoing year.
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Dirk BaertsAug 22, 20204 minThe power of the 1/1One-on-one meetings are probably one of the most powerful tools in one’s communication toolkit. Especially in these uncertain times they...