Feedback & Goals
Tips & Guidelines for Giving Effective Employee Feedback
360 Degree / Continuous Feedback, Employee Performance Reviews, Performance Reviews & 1-on-1sIn order to provide feedback to your employees in a constructive manner that encourages them to improve, consider the following......
40 Meaningful & Effective Self-Appraisal Comments
Leaders, Performance Reviews & 1-on-1sSelf-appraisal comments need to be open, honest, and believable. It's not easy to evaluate yourself, so here are 40 ideas to get you started!...
What is a Competency Assessment?
Employee Performance Reviews, Performance Management, Performance Reviews & 1-on-1sA competency assessment measures an employee’s capabilities against the specific needs and requirements of their role....
The Pros and Cons of Anonymous Feedback
360 Degree / Continuous Feedback, Performance Culture, Performance ManagementFeedback is a vital part of any organization’s operations, and whether anonymous feedback is an option or not has advantages and drawbacks....
The 6 Stages of the Employee Life Cycle
360 Degree / Continuous Feedback, HR Professionals, Leaders, Management TipsEmployee life cycle models frame engagement as a designed experience embedded into the trajectory of every employee within an organization....
Planning for Your Future With Long-Term Goals
Leaders, Performance Culture, SMART Goals & OKRsLong-term goals are a frequent point of questioning in many situations, from job interviews to family reunions, and even first dates....
Short-Term Goals & the Benefits of Quick Wins
Coaching & Leadership, Performance Culture, SMART Goals & OKRsWhen it comes to achieving personal and professional success, one of the most underrated yet powerful tools are short-term goals....
How to Conduct an Effective Peer to Peer Review
Employee Performance Reviews, HR Professionals, Performance CultureBecause of peers insight into how their coworkers work, they have some of the most useful knowledge for contributing via peer to peer reviews....
How to Recognize and Avoid the Horn Effect
Employee Performance Reviews, HR Professionals, Leaders, Performance ManagementAn initial negative impression can lead to everything a person does being viewed through that lens, leading to a negative bias called the horn effect....
How Rater Bias Negatively Impacts Performance Reviews
Employee Performance Reviews, HR Professionals, Leaders, Performance ManagementEmployee performance evaluations can be a challenging task for many leaders, and the process of rating others is often negatively influenced by rater bias....
Strategies for Effective One-on-One Coaching
Coaching & Leadership, Leaders, Performance Reviews & 1-on-1sConsistent one-on-one coaching sessions can provide employees the opportunity to share their ideas, frustrations, and goals within a structured format....
7 Modern & Actionable Performance Appraisal Methods
HR Professionals, Leaders, Performance Reviews & 1-on-1sBy adapting performance appraisal methods to be more accommodating to modern demands, the performance appraisal process can be extremely beneficial....
KPI vs OKR – What’s the difference?
SMART Goals & OKRsThe KPI vs OKR comparison is one that is frequently made, so it’s worth understanding how to use both, and when you should opt for one over the other....
How to Write SMART Goals – SMART Goals Worksheet
Leaders, SMART Goals & OKRsUse our simple SMART Goals Worksheet to increase your chances of success by asking the important questions right from the get go....
Rationale and Tips For Effective Reviews
Leaders, Performance Reviews & 1-on-1s, Thought LeadershipEighty-five percent of millennials indicated they would feel more confident if they could have more frequent performance conversations with their manager....
Why Eliminating Performance Reviews is Not the Answer
Leaders, Performance Management, Performance Reviews & 1-on-1s, Thought LeadershipIncrease employee engagement and improved outcomes with our tips on how to have more structured conversations....
40 Specific, Meaningful Employee Appraisal Comments
Leaders, Performance Reviews & 1-on-1sThinking of appropriate and personal appraisal comments for each of your employees can be a tall task. Have a look at these examples to get you started!...
8 Key Steps to a Successful Annual Performance Review
Coaching & Leadership, Leaders, Performance Reviews & 1-on-1sPreparing for your next performance evaluation? Read this handy checklist to help you make sure that you are getting it right....
The Manager’s Role in Performance Reviews
Employee Performance Reviews, Leaders, Performance Management, Performance Reviews & 1-on-1sThe performance evaluation has several components; orientation / onboarding, training and development, feedback and annual appraisal....
Are OKRs the new SMART Objectives?
HR Professionals, SMART Goals & OKRs, Thought LeadershipDavid Creelman discusses what OKRs (Objective Key Results) are, how do they differ from other approaches to performance management, and how to use them successfully....