Perfectionism damages performance: shifting the dial through learning and development interventions
Abstract
Purpose
This article aims to explore the relationship between perfectionism and job performance to suggest opportunities for organizational learning and development.
Design/methodology/approach
The article examines and contextualizes existing research on perfectionism for organizational learning and development. This study identifies gaps and puzzles in the perfectionism-performance relationship and provides practical insights for leaders and managers.
Findings
The study's findings suggest trends in the perfectionism-job performance relationship and have practical implications for organizations. The study also proposes practical ideas, a framework for future research and interventions that organizations can use to promote excellence in the workplace.
Originality/value
This article is original in its focus on the relationship between perfectionism and job performance, and it contributes to both research and practice by discussing the academic and practical aspects of perfectionism in the workplace.
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Acknowledgements
Funding: The authors declare that no funds, grants or other support were received during the preparation of this manuscript.
Statements and declarations.
Competing interests: The authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.
Authorship principles: All authors contributed to the study's conception and design. The authors jointly performed material preparation, data collection and analysis. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Financial interests: The authors have no relevant financial or non-financial interests to disclose.
Data availability: The authors declare that all data-related analysis is included and is available if needed.
Citation
Kohli, K. and Prabhu, N. (2024), "Perfectionism damages performance: shifting the dial through learning and development interventions", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-01-2024-0013
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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