Performance Reviews—Why and How to Conduct Them [2.10.1c 5]
A performance review system represents a unified approach to fulfilling an organization’s plan for change. Some individual performance review aims could include:
- Assessing performance on the tasks and responsibilities that make up the individual’s job and work objectives;
- Providing an opportunity for discussion and feedback on the job function, team/departmental affairs, and suggestions for improvement;
- Setting performance targets, standards, and objectives that will be supported by an action plan;
- Assessing personal strengths and weaknesses;
- Assessing suitability for career progression;
- Identifying developmental needs;
- Preparing a personal development plan to improve skills, knowledge, and behaviors;
- Receiving feedback on job performance and problem areas;
- Engaging management support to help improve future performance, including values, behaviors, and competencies; and
- Creating opportunities to overcome personal, team/departmental, and organizational shortcomings.
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