Why Perfectionism at Work Doesn't Pay
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Perfectionism is not the healthy or effective pursuit of excellence
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- 1. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 WHY PERFECTIONISM AT WORK DOESN’T PAY Gladeana McMahon
- 2. Perfectionism is not the healthy or effective pursuit of Excellence © Gladeana McMahon, 2013
- 3. Perfectionists tend to • Worry obsessively • Spend more time on activities • Exhibit aggressive behaviour • Place unrealistic demands on self & others © Gladeana McMahon, 2013
- 4. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Perfectionists tend to • Micro manage (control and fear) • Procrastinate (putting off tasks or taking more time) • Avoid situations perceived as threatening (new tasks or change)
- 5. In essence Perfectionists tend to • Set unrealistic standards unlikely to be attained • Never be satisfied as can never attain the desired outcome • Become stressed when faced with failure and disappointment © Gladeana McMahon, 2013
- 6. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 In essence Perfectionists tend to • Be preoccupied with thoughts of fear of failure and disapproval • Link mistakes with a lack of self-worth and ability • Become defensive and emotional when faced with an error
- 7. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Impact on Organizations • Managers can find perfectionists hard to manage • Colleagues can find perfectionists difficult to work with • Juniors can be at the mercy of perfectionists
- 8. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Impact on Organizations • Lack of creativity, especially important in challenging times • Loosing talent due to poor work-life balance • Risk aversion can hold back much needed change
- 9. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Fairplace and Cass Business School Study 2007 • 54 managers • Talent Tracker 360 tool
- 10. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Fairplace and Cass Business School Study 2007 Current • 1,852 respondents from 70 organisations • 32% being senior managers and above
- 11. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Fairplace and Cass Business School Study 2007 Successful leadership qualities • Open-minded • Courageous • Have personal impact • Empower others
- 12. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Fairplace and Cass Business School Study 2007 Successful leadership qualities • Build strong teams • Are adaptable • Ability to admit mistakes
- 13. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 The Technical Specialist Challenge • Leaders whose earlier rise has been based on making the right decision • Retaining the elements needed to make good decisions • The wisdom to know when good is enough
- 14. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Tools for Identifying Perfectionists Hogan Development Scale (HDS) • 11 common dysfunctional dispositions • Management Derailment • Alienating colleagues and direct reports undermines the effectiveness
- 15. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Tools for Identifying Perfectionists Talent Tracker 360 • Used to capture development needs • Based on the Cass Study
- 16. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Tools for Identifying Perfectionists Occupational Personality Questionnaire (OPQ) • Low controlling scores = others take charge • High controlling scores = take the lead
- 17. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Is there an Alternative? The Healthy Achiever • Sets high standards that stretch the individual • Enjoys the process as well as the end product
- 18. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Is there an Alternative? • Experiences concern about failure and disapproval but learns and moves on • Treats mistakes as part of a life long learning process • Sees Feedback as constructive
- 19. © Gladeana McMahon, 2013 Becoming a Healthy Achiever • Use of psychometric tools to identify personal patterns of behaviour • Coaching focuses on thinking style and behaviour (e.g. developing a self enhancing thinking style)