original publish date: 22nd February, 2011
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FTE #1: It's not fair that you make me rank performances to a bell curve. Isn't it possible that everyone had an outstanding year?
FTE #2: Only if you ignore what outstanding means.
FTE #1: What do I tell those in my team that improved but got the same rating as last time? P
FTE #2: Congratulations for keeping up?
Caption: Rankings compare peers, not years.