Well done is half done?

Akshay works for a leading IT company and completes his project assignment  by the scheduled deadlines. He usually drives the customer calls and is a key member of the team. His appraisal happened a week ago and  in spite of him being a key member of the team he still got a B from his manager. He doesn’t see any reason why he was given B and is disappointed.
Isn’t it true that most of the employees feel like Akshay after their Annual Appraisal cycle?
If you think that you are doing your job well since you are meeting the deadlines, keeping the customer happy and contributing to the revenues of the company, think again!!!
We talk and hear so much about companies unable to cope up with the changing environment, customer needs, consumer needs etc. and thus losing on the early advantage.
How about employees unable to align themselves with the changing expectations of the organization?
Don’t get me wrong when I pose the above questions. I am not imposing upon the need of the employees to regularly train themselves. Organizations of the 21st century are smart enough to make sure that employees are being trained in the new technology, and being made aware of new opportunities.

  
I was talking to my friend Steve the other day and he gave me a very good example to convey the message of the statement I just made.
  
  
  

Therefore, Next time your manager says to you "Well Done”, ask yourself is it well enough to get you an "A"?
Signing Off,
@RC



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