It is a fallacy that annual reviews boost performance.
While culture is needed to bring together like minded people and have a healthy work environment, without results — meaning sales and profit — a true desire to perform well — all you have is a mutual admiration society.
"If I land that big order, my business is saved." I have heard that dozens of times. But just getting more sales without understanding what else is needed, won't save your business.
Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. One of the most fundamental analysis tools you need to do for your business.
Sometimes we are fighting so hard to succeed that we lose track of what is around us.
We all want success in whatever we are doing. But as the saying goes "Be careful for what you wish for."