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Research and Insights from the Center for Effective Organizations

Performance Management and Reward Systems

Edward E. Lawler III (CEO), George S. Benson (University of Texas), and Michael McDermott (McDermott Sitzman & Associates, PC) Results from our survey provide clear guidance with respect to linking performance appraisals results to changes in pay. They strongly support the view that performance appraisals systems are more effective when there is a connection between the results of a performance appraisal and the compensation of individuals.

What Makes Performance Appraisals Effective?

Edward E. Lawler III (CEO), George S. Benson (University of Texas), and Michael McDermott (McDermott Sitzman & Associates, PC) Performance appraisals are often criticized and poorly done. However, they are not going away and should not go away. They are needed in order to effectively manage an organization’s talent. Our research suggests that performance management systems can be effective if they are designed and executed correctly.

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What Coaching Can Do For Your Organization — and What It Can’t

Alec R. Levenson (CEO), Mike McDermott (Capital One), and Suzanne Clarke (Capital One Financial Services) state that interest in executive coaching is clearly on the rise, and many organizations have made coaching an integral part of their leadership development programs.

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Performance Management: What Works?

E. Lawler and M. McDermott argue that establishing an effective performance management system is a major challenge for most organizations. It has been a key topic in the human resources management literature for decades

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