How To Use Appraisals And Objectives Effectively

Appraisal is a method of assessing performance and setting goals for future development. The format of appraisals should be a set of questions, followed by a list of objectives agreed upon together. As a manager you can add your own observations, although these should always be in the form of positive feedback. Questions relating to where the employee sees themselves within the team and company both now and in the future are advisable in order to create an action plan you are both happy with. It should be a chance for them to give you their input. He/she should be asked if there are any areas in which they feel they can improve. This should then be used as a positive opportunity for you to help them improve in those areas by training etc and never as an opportunity for attack or accusations.

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