How to Work with Perfectionists

Source: Journal of Accountancy

Perfectionists not only make life difficult for people they work with, but for themselves as well. Hopefully they can develop enough self-awareness to deal with the problem. Helping their subordinates set goals, and praising them when they achieve the goals can counter the negative effects of their perfectionism.

For the complete article, see http://www.aicpa.org/pubs/jofa/jan2005/gbi.htm