The Art of Appraisal
Big Boss: This year your performance was good, excellent and outstanding. So, your rating is "average". Simba: What?(S#*@) How come 'average'? Big Boss: Because...err...ahh...you lack domain knowledge. Simba: But last year you said I am a domain expert and you put me in this project as a domain consultant. Big Boss: Oh is it? Well, in that case, I think your domain knowledge has eroded this year. Simba: What??? Big Boss: Yes, I didn't see you sharing knowledge on Purchasing domain. Simba: Why would I? Because I am not in Purchasing, I am in Manufacturing. Big Boss: This is what I don't like about you. You give excuse for everything. Simba: Huh? *Confused* Big Boss: Next, you need to improve your communication skills. Simba: Like what? I am the one who trained the team on "Business Communication", you sat in the audience and took notes, you remember? Big Boss: Oh is it? Errr...well..I mean, you need to improve your Social Pragmatic Affirmative C