Ultimate Guide for Performance Reviews
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Performance reviews are a key opportunity for reflection, dialogue, and growth. By preparing thoughtfully, you can turn this process into a constructive and empowering experience. Here’s a structured approach with key questions to prepare for your review:
Start with a Personal Touch
- How have you been feeling personally over the past year?
- How would you describe your work-life balance, and are there any adjustments you’d like to make?
Reflecting on the Past Year
- What has been the most satisfying aspect of your work this year?
- What was your biggest challenge, and how have you managed it?
Assessing Current Role
- Which tasks or projects have energized you the most?
- Which aspects of your role have been less energizing or more draining?
- Are there any aspects of your job that you believe need improvement or adjustment? Good balance is 70% energizing tasks, 30% less energizing tasks, Is it in balance?
Assessing Team Dynamics
- How do you feel about your relationships with colleagues, and how do you feel being part of the team?
- Are there any changes or improvements you'd like to see in team dynamics or collaboration?
Giving Feedback
- Give feedback about the strengths of the employee and how this positively contributed to the team.
- Highlight one area for improvement, and add factual examples from the workplace where suitable. Challenge the employee to grow.
- Ask for feedback to better work together.
Planning for the Future
- What are your primary work goals for the coming year?
- What steps will you take to achieve these goals?
- What potential roadblocks might you encounter, and how can we address them?
- What skills do you have to develop?
- What resources or support will you need to achieve your development goals?
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