In the realm of organizational management, performance appraisals have long been considered a staple for evaluating employee productivity and guiding personal development. However, Tom Coens and Mary Jenkins, in their thought-provoking work, challenge this convention by dissecting the unintended consequences and inefficacies of traditional appraisal systems. The book advocates for a radical shift away from annual reviews, proposing alternative approaches that foster genuine dialogue, trust, and continuous improvement within teams and organizations.

• Performance appraisals often undermine trust and motivation by creating adversarial relationships between managers and employees.
• Annual reviews are frequently...
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