TIPS TO NAVIGATE AN EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE REVIEW

?#1?TIPS TO NAVIGATE AN EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE REVIEW?

Organizations typically conduct performance reviews at least once a year, and rare is the individual who truly enjoys performance reviews. Most managers find it unpleasant to deliver negative feedback, and it's difficult for employees to receive it. If there is no criticism and only good things to say, performance reviews can seem like a waste of time. This article outlines six tips to get through performance reviews as painlessly and professionally as possible.?

#2?MAXIMIZING PARTNERSHIPS WITH VENTURE BUILDERS FOR STARTUP SUCCESS

While there's no universally applicable formula for the success of a new venture, strategic collaborations can tilt the odds favorably. In terms of data, here's what the startup landscape looks like overall: Out of all startups, just around 1% secure their first Series A funding round. Within that 1%, even less manage to deliver returns to their investors. When properly evaluated and incorporated, strategic collaborations can give you a leg up in the business ecosystem.

#3?WHERE DID ALL THE MONEY GO?

During more flush years, venture capitalists, angel investors and billionaire evangelists poured their cash into tech startups – the easy money pipe was seemingly open to any Tom, Dick or Harry who had an idea and was willing to attach a buzzy phrase like ‘blockchain’ or ‘AI’ to it. Valuations soared and unicorn companies, those startups said to be worth $1 billion or more, proliferated.

#4?WHY STARTUPS NEED INVESTMENTS AND INVESTORS

Startups are always looking for funding. At a minimum, it's used to test hypotheses for attracting more customers or increasing brand awareness. At a maximum, it's used to hire talent and accelerate growth. Examining Forbes' list of the top 30 startups reveals that most of them have attracted external investments. Three main reasons support the need for investments that focus on practicality instead of relying on lofty ideals.?

#5?13 WAYS AI CAN HELP ACCELERATE YOUR STARTUP?

Wow, what a year it has been when 12 months ago, we all witnessed an amazing advance in technology with the advent of Chat GPT 3.5. Since then, startups have begun figuring out how to use this technology to accelerate their growth. Every business needs sales, and AI has the ability to put together highly targeted sales letters in whatever style you like. In this first of a two-part article, here are eight ways startups can accelerate their growth by using AI. ?

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