Chapter 5Performance Review

What is the reason for a performance review? Pause long enough to remind yourself of the intent of providing feedback to your employees, and you will help ease the process for identifying the most productive review. Many organizations hold performance reviews on a regular basis (often annually). Whether or not there is a formal process for this, you should take advantage of the opportunity to help your employees learn from the past and set goals for the future.

When you get your own review, make good use of it for your personal goals, too. Take it seriously and ensure you’ve given yourself the time you deserve to focus on your own career. Knowing how a powerful performance review looks and feels for yourself will make ...

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