Performance Reviews
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Let’s get one thing straight: nobody likes performance reviews. They’re essential yet unpleasant; a trip to the proverbial dentist. Yet, despite the unpleasantness, they’re the best opportunity that you have to push your top performers further and course-correct those who are underperforming. Use these reviews well, and your staff will only get better. Use them badly, and you’ll be in for some very awkward conversations. It’s time to prepare, so let’s get started.
Preparing for Performance Reviews
A performance review should be roughly an hour together in a private room. But what happens in preparation for the meeting? Good preparation is essential, both for you and your direct report. These review meetings carry lasting weight, so they deserve at least an hour of your time in planning for each of your staff.
