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The Performance Review Paradox That Hurts Careers
We explore why the modern performance review, designed to align employee goals with company strategy, often backfires by encouraging risk aversion and short-termism. Using the example of a mid-level manager at a tech firm who prioritized safe metrics over innovation to hit her quarterly targets, we dissect how evaluation structures create perverse incentives. This episode examines the gap between stated corporate values and actual reward systems, offering listeners concrete strategies to navigate these contradictory expectations without compromising their long-term career growth or…
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