Performance Management: Conducting Performance Reviews

Learn how to prepare for and conduct fair, productive performance reviews. Get tips for making reviews more useful and less stressful for both you and your employees.

Introduction

• The manager's role in conducting performance reviews

1. Having Performance Conversations

• Challenging conversations

2. Writing the Review

• Reviewing relevant information
• Creating the first draft
• Creating the final draft

3. Delivering the Review

• Avoiding mistakes
• Preparing for the meeting
• Elements of effective delivery
• Creating performance improvement plans

Conclusion

• Tips for successful performance reviews