What is the future of Performance Management
Monday 7th March 5.30 to 7.30 pm
Bridge View, 1 North Esplanade West, Aberdeen
The discussion at our meeting in March centres round Performance Management. A common practice in many companies despite arguments that in many applications it is counterproductive.
Aligned with the idea of performance management is the use of “rewards” to “motivate” individuals. The likes of Alfie Kohn has been arguing since the 1980s that rewards, in all manner of guises, act to reduce/distort motivation in context of the work in hand. These rewards can be in the form of monetary rewards, or the gaining of a qualification, or even status.
The RSA web site has a really excellent 10 minute video clip by Dan Pink on this issue. Its title is “Drive: The surprising truth about what motivates” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6XAPnuFjJc we strongly recommend that you click on this site – it will be 10 minutes that may surprise you and stay with you for the rest of your life.
Dr Tony Miller of Robert Gordon University will set the scene – and then it is open for discussion. We are anticipating a lively debate
So please do come along on Monday 7th March, to contribute and participate in exploring the issue of “What is the Future of Performance Management”
As in past years our meetings are being supported by Petrofac and the NHS. We are very appreciative.
There is no charge for DLN members, our affiliate organisations and our hosts Petrofac and NHS, For non members the contribution for administration is £20, for Charities and RGU Alumni is £10, Students go for free. (payable on the night)
Could you let me know if your are going to be joining us – it lets me know the numbers for teas, coffee, security etc.
See you all on the 7th March.
The questions we intend to explore for the rest of the year are:
Monday 11th April – “What is the role of measurement?”
Monday 9th May – “Is there an interplay between standards/inspection and innovation/commitment?”
Monday 6th June – “What roles do cooperation and competition play in modern management?”
Monday 5th September – “How can we manage knowledge in large organisations?”
Gordon Hall
The Deming Learning Network – A Scottish Charity No. SCO40640
& A Learning Society in Scotland
Tel: 00 44 1358 721258 Mob. 07808 771 358
Skype: gordon.hall5
email: g.hall@dln.org.uk
web sites: www.dln.org.uk & www.learningsociety.org.uk
The Deming Learning Network – A Scottish Charity No. SCO40640
& A Learning Society in Scotland
Tel: 00 44 1358 721258 Mob. 07808 771 358
Skype: gordon.hall5
email: g.hall@dln.org.uk
web sites: www.dln.org.uk & www.learningsociety.org.uk
