Performance evaluations can be terrific tools for empowering and developing employees; however, they are often the source of conflict, resentment hurt feelings and misunderstanding. The reason for these unfortunate occurrences is often poor execution by the supervisor AND employee. Ineffective goal setting, communication, feedback and review meetings typically result in inaccurate and ineffective performance review outcomes. Of course, your supervisors should be trained to prevent these mistakes and bad outcomes, but often they are not. Consequently, it is the empowered employee's responsibility to ensure these bases are covered effectively to promote their accurate and constructive performance reviews. This episode will teach employees how to do just that! Don't be a victim of your bosses poor performance evaluation skills. Listen and learn how to manage upward in this important area and get the performance rating you deserve.
