Working on performance evaluations can be overwhelming, but by following the following valuable tips, you will have structure and purpose behind your process.
1. Remember the objective of performance evaluations
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- Summarize employee’s performance thus far
- Set goals for the future
- Give clear, objective feedback
- Discuss areas of improvement
- Written record of employee performance
2. Ask good questions
3. Listen and empower
4. Guide conversations
5. Know what motivates your employees
6. Coach Employees
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- Partnering with your employees in a thought provoking and creative way that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential
7. Ensure coaching is aligned with core values
8. Ensure performance documentation is in order
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- There should be very few surprises
- Review prior year performance
- Understand how documentation works
- It’s okay to give an A
- Don’t give everyone an A
- Give your employees responsibility to evaluate themselves
- Ensure your message is consistent
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