It is one more time that time of the year and as a manager you are supposed to fill up Direct Reports appraisal. Here is your guide book for doing it quickly, efficiently and effectively:;
- Write Facts and eliminate explanations.
- Refer to data and not memory.
- Do it honestly and do not worry about the rating first.
- Think about the person who is newest on your team and write his sheet first. It will be easier.
- Write down the top performer's sheet next. It will be easy.
- Write down the person who has not done well. You will have to show the evidence because here is where you will get in murky waters.
- Ask for the sheets from DRs, read and match notes. This will help tremendously during discussions.
- Listen first and then speak
- Do not discuss ratings, discuss data, data and data on performance
- Be empathetic, imagine you are listening to yourself, do you like it? Make it likeable. 'Tough Love' comes in handy here.
Bonus : Enjoy the process, do not dread it.
My Best to you!!
