Performance matters?

PERFORMANCE MATTERS?

Every year comes the winter, summer and the monsoon. In the same way comes the “performance appraisal”. Unfortunately many fall dull in this season in comparison to other usual seasons, for the obvious reason that only few (non-many) become outstanding or to be precise get the best performance appraisal at the end of the financial year. For most of the people the year round work is akin to a dog chasing a truck where the dog is never going to catch the truck. But why this kolaveri?

The ultimate endeavor is to reach the top three if not win the race controlled by superiors. But what should one possess in order to reach the top bracket? Hard work, smart work, dedication, commitment, passion, sincerity, honesty, discipline, punctuality, integrity, good rapport with boss, good impression in boss’s boss’s mind(Big boss), innovative and a bit of luck are some of the very few factors significant for performing well in the race. Doesn’t that sound like a simple pair of shoes with a price tag, Rs.4999 /- only. But that is how it works in a corporate culture (At least the oldies say so). At the end of the financial year, if one fails to make it to the top, his/her boss can always point out one of those varieties of options available as the reason for poor (Not so good) performance. The failed sub-ordinate stands speechless like a pre-historic semi nude man (impotente) against the ultra-modern and diplomatic boss (La poderosa). Little does he/she know that a “five minutes pep talk” is all that is required to convince him/her to get ready for the next race. Nevertheless it is better to be a dawg(dog) !

There are few notable paradoxes in corporate culture.

· If one works hard and stays in workplace after office hours, he is inefficient and if one works smart and completes the work well within time he is jobless & free.

· If one exposes his contribution or work, he is bragging and if one doesn’t, he is not working.

Vinod Kumar H