Prepare for Your Performance Review
Performance reviews can be a stressful time for both managers and employees. Not only is an entire year’s work being assesses, but the individual’s compensation is also being affected. In addition, many managers do not keep complete performance records of their employees’ accomplishments and challenges during the year, thus finding it difficult to write complete and meaningful reviews. As a result, the content of the performance review may be a surprise to employees or they belief that their reviews are unfair. Disagreement and conflict often follow, as well as a feeling of dissatisfaction with the entire process by both parties. Preparation allows you to take control over your own performance review. The following tips will help to ensure that your performance review is fair and accurate:
- Review your job description, competency profiles, annual goals and special assignments. Make a list of both your successes and challenges for each item.
- Compare your performance against the definitions of the performance ratings on your company’s performance review. While comparing your performance, take into account both your successes and challenges.
- Rate your own performance based on facts, solid reasoning, and documentation. Consider any factors that were outside your control.
- Consider your manager’s point of view. Predict how he/she would evaluate your performance and determine why. Determine if there is a “grain of truth” to your manager’s point of view.
- Write your own goals for the coming year, including your development plan.
- Go into your performance review meeting prepared to listen, to accept feedback and to represent your accomplishments.
Work on preparing for your performance review this week.
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