IT Pro Show 161: 12.16.2013




IT Pro Show – Same3Guys show

Summary: Executive Summary: Many organizations conduct employee performance evaluations this time of year. But no matter when you go through the process, we'll share some thoughts around the process of giving and receiving feedback. What are the disservices people do to their colleagues by omitting important information or by sabotaging a truly good performance? Chances are, you've experienced one or more of these first hand.   Hosts: John Kresic, Tom Kresic, Mike Kresic Running Time: 40:34   IT Pro News: Why cloud infrastructure pricing is absurd How cloud partnering is shaping up Just for fun, check out this HP cloud strategy from The Onion.     Performance Evaluations: leadership, communication, tech, business, personal development, relationship building seniority of people, mentoring your role in the feedback process: peer, occasional, manager, subordinate giving feedback: constructive, objective, good and bad observations, anonymous coward accepting feedback: be open and not defensive.     Conference Calendar: We cover upcoming IT Conferences during the 1st show of each month. Is there a conference you think we should be mentioning in this segment? Let us know!     IT Pro Bookshelf: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High by Kenny Patterson