Regular readers know that I periodically discuss database performance issues and that I always like to start with a definition of database performance, that I will reiterate here: If you need ...

As leaders, we are often reminded to be proactive and not reactive. Being proactive means taking pre-emptive measures by seeking and providing solutions even before the problems manifest, because we ...

Performance management starts before the employee even reports to work on his first day -- it begins during the recruitment and selection process and continues throughout the employment relationship.