Chapter 4. Plan for the Future
Perhaps the most important part of any performance appraisal is the part that is, quite often, either left out completely or given short shrift. Yet it can make the difference between a productive meeting and a superficial discussion. We are, of course, referring to the employee development and career objectives portion of the appraisal.
Almost every employee has hopes and aspirations beyond her present job. For some people, these hopes remain distant wishes. But for those lucky enough to have the right supervisor and the necessary motivation, career objectives can become obtainable goals.
During each performance appraisal you should work with the employee to come up with a list of long-term and short-term career goals. ...
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