The hard work of management occurs on the front line, and without data to guide front-fine managers, it is difficult to bring about productive change. Furthermore, using averages to rate individual managers ignores the fact that in every company there are both outstanding performers and weaker contributors. Without data specific to a given manager, generalized conclusions must be applied to individuals. Irrelevant, generalized data, offering no solutions or action plans, often produces frustration rather than actionable business insights. An alternative approach is to conduct a pilot test of your employees, based not on samples, but on censuses of selected departments.
Data collection is only one step in the survey process.
A great deal of time, effort, and commitment are required to properly analyze even a limited set of data. In fact, small samples can often add to the complexity of analyses. Therefore, the value of limited designs should be fully explored before executing such a study. Inc. All rights reserved.